Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, 1894-1994 (Bulk: 1982-1989) Finding Aid Drew University Archives 36 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 07940 Phone: 973-408-3532 Fax: 973-408-3770 http://www.drew.edu/library/special-collections Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, 1894-1994 (Bulk: 1982-1989) Finding Aid, Page 1 Drew University Summary Information Creator(s) Kean, Thomas H. Title and dates Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, 1894-1994 (Bulk: 1982-1989) Abstract The Governor Thomas H. Kean collection broadly consists of the records created during the governor's two terms of office in New Jersey, from 1982-1990. Included are the full run of his legislative briefing binders, records from trips and conferences, typescript copies of speeches, photographs, correspondence, office files, material on the issue of education, press releases and news clippings, and related records. A small percentage of the records were created in the 1990s during Kean's presidency of Drew University. Size 156 linear feet (125 boxes) Location United Methodist Archives and Research Center Madison, NJ Language of materials English. Biography of Governor Thomas H. Kean Thomas H. Kean was born on April 21, 1935. Kean received his B.A. degree from Princeton University and his M.A. from Columbia University Teachers College. He taught private school in Massachusetts before entering politics. Kean was a member of the New Jersey Assembly from1968-1977. He was elected governor of New Jersey in 1982. As Governor, Kean was rated among America's five most effective state leaders by Newsweek magazine; noted for tax cuts that spurred 750,000 new jobs; a federally replicated welfare reform program; landmark environmental policies, and over 30 education reforms. He delivered the keynote address at the 1988 Republican National Convention. He was re-elected for a second term by the largest margin in state history. Kean served on the President's Education Policy Advisory Committee and as chair of the Education Commission of the States and the National Governor's Association Task Force on Teaching. He holds more than 25 honorary degrees and numerous awards from environmental and educational organizations. In 1990, after completing two terms in office, Kean became president of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. While President of Drew, Kean has served on several national committees and commissions. He headed the American delegation to the UN Conference on Youth in Thailand, served as Vice Chairman of the American delegation to the World Conference on 2 Women in Beijing; and served as a member of the President's Initiative on Race. He also served on the National Endowment for Democracy. He is chair of the Newark Alliance and the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and former chair of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Educate America, and the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation. On December 16, 2002, Kean was named by President George W. Bush to head the national commission to investigate the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Kean is on the board of a number of organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund. He is also the author of The Politics of Inclusion, published by the Free Press. He writes a regular column for The Star Ledger with former Governor Brendan Byrne and appears as a regular commentator on New Jersey Network News. His wife is the former Deborah Bye of Wilmington, Delaware. They have twin sons, Tom and Reed, and a daughter, Alexandra. The Keans live in Bedminster, New Jersey. Scope and Content Note The Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection broadly consists of the records created during the governor’s two terms of office in New Jersey, from 1982-1990. Included are the full run of his legislative briefing binders, records from trips and conferences, typescript copies of speeches, photographs, correspondence, office files, material on the issue of education, press releases and news clips, and related records. A small percentage of the records were created in the 1990s during Kean’s presidency of Drew University. Arrangement The Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection is arranged into nine series: Series 1: Legislative Material, 1982-1990 Series 2: National Governor’s Association, Regional Governor’s Association, Coalition of Northeastern Governors, 1983-1989 Series 3: Speeches and Writings, 1981-1990 Series 4: Photographs, 1976-1989 Series 5: Correspondence, 1983-1996 Series 6: Office Files, 1988-1994 Series 7: Education, undated Series 8: Public Relations, 1981-1990 Series 9: Miscellaneous/Ephemera, 1894-1991 Access and Use Access The Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection is available for research. Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information One photocopy may be made of each document for the purpose of research. Permission to publish must be obtained from the Drew University Archivist. Researcher responsible for further copyright restrictions. 3 Related Materials Related Archival Materials The Drew University Archives holds Thomas H. Kean’s presidential records. Processing and Other Information Processing Information This collection was processed by Meghan Scrimgeour and Christina McKitish, under the supervision of Rebecca Rego Barry, August 2004. The finding aid was written by [Meghan Scrimgeour and Christina McKitish, under the supervision of Rebecca Rego Barry, August 2004. Finding aid updated by Cheryl Oestreicher in 2006 and Matthew Beland in 2012. Descriptive Rules Used Finding aid content follows the guidelines suggested by Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Preferred Citation Identification of item; Date (if noted); Governor Thomas H. Kean Collection, Box and Folder Number; University Archives, Drew University Library, Madison, New Jersey Subject Headings Kean, Thomas H. Archives. Kean, Thomas H. Political and social views Sources. New Jersey Politics and government 1951- Sources. Correspondence. Speeches, addresses, etc. Contents List Series 1: Legislative Material, 1982-1990. Series Description and Arrangement This series contains three subseries: a) legislative briefing binders from Kean’s two terms as governor of New Jersey; b) travel binders from same; c) town meetings from same. Subseries a and b were retained in original binders and are filed chronologically. The binders were treated for mold and water damage in July 2004. All paper clips throughout the Kean collection were replaced with stainless steel clips. Note: the binder for January 19-31, 1987 appears to be missing from the collection. Subseries c contains the notes and records of town meetings. They are housed in acid-free folders and filed chronologically. Box Title Date Subseries a: Legislative Briefing Binders 1 Legislative Briefing Binders January 23-March 22, 1982 4 March 23-April30, 1982 2 Legislative Briefing Binders May 1-28, 1982 June 1-30, 1982 3 Legislative Briefing Binders July-August 1982 September 1982 October 1-15, 1982 4 Legislative Briefing Binders October 16-November 30, 1982 December 1982 5 Legislative Briefing Binders January 1-31, 1983 February1-28, 1983 6 Legislative Briefing Binders March1983 April 1-19, 1983 7 Legislative Briefing Binders April 20-30, 1983 May 1-18, 1983 8 Legislative Briefing Binders May 19-31, 1983 June 1-15, 1983 9 Legislative Briefing Binders June 16-30, 1983 July 1-30, 1983 10 Legislative Briefing Binders August1-31, 1983 September 1-15, 1983 11 Legislative Briefing Binders September 16-30, 1983 October 1-19, 1983 12 Legislative Briefing Binders October 20-30, 1983 November 1983 13 Legislative Briefing Binders December 1-31, 1983 January 1-15, 1984 14 Legislative Briefing Binders January 16-31, 1984 February 1984 15 Legislative Briefing Binders March 1984 April 1-19, 1984 16 Legislative Briefing Binders April 20-30, 1984 May 1-16, 1984 17 Legislative Briefing Binders May 17-31, 1984 June 1-11, 1984 18 Legislative Briefing Binders June 12-30, 1984 July 1984 19 Legislative Briefing Binders August 1984 September 1984 20 Legislative Briefing Binders October 1-17, 1984 October 18-31, 1984 21 Legislative Briefing Binders November 1984 December 1984 22 Legislative Briefing Binders January 1-31, 1985 February 1-28, 1985 23 Legislative Briefing Binders March 1-11, 1985 5 March 12-31, 1985 24 Legislative Briefing Binders April 1-15, 1985 April 16-30, 1985 25 Legislative Briefing Binders May 1-15, 1985 May 16-31, 1985 26 Legislative Briefing Binders June 1-20, 1985 June 21-30, 1985 27 Legislative Briefing Binders July 1985 August 1-12, 1985 28 Legislative Briefing Binders August 13-31, 1985 September 1-16, 1985 29 Legislative Briefing Binders September 17-30, 1985 October 1-8, 1985 30 Legislative Briefing Binders October 1-17, 1985 October 18-30, 1985 31 Legislative Briefing Binders November 1985 December 1985 32 Legislative Briefing Binders January 1986 February 1986 33 Legislative Briefing Binders March 1986 April 1-16, 1986 34 Legislative Briefing Binders April 17-30, 1986 May 1-13, 1986 35 Legislative Briefing Binders May 14-31, 1986 June 1-16, 1986 36 Legislative Briefing Binders June 17-30, 1986 July 1986 37 Legislative Briefing Binders August 1986 September 1986 38 Legislative Briefing Binders October 1-17, 1986 October 18-31, 1986 39 Legislative Briefing Binders November 1986 December 1-14, 1986 40 Legislative Briefing Binders December 15-31, 1986 January 1-18, 1987 41 Legislative Briefing Binders February 1-28, 1987 42 Legislative Briefing Binders March 1987 April 1-18, 1987 43 Legislative Briefing Binders April 9-21, 1987 April 22-30, 1987