William H. Hudnut III collection L523 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit May 17, 2018 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Rare Books and Manuscripts 140 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204 317-232-3671 William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Table of Contents Summary Information ................................................................................................................................. 3 Biographical Note.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Scope and Contents....................................................................................................................................... 4 Arrangement...................................................................................................................................................5 Administrative Information .........................................................................................................................5 Controlled Access Headings..........................................................................................................................6 Collection Inventory...................................................................................................................................... 8 Series 1: Correspondence and general papers, 1969-1974..................................................................... 8 Series 2: Watergate papers, 1971-1974...............................................................................................103 Series 3: Subject files, 1972-1974.......................................................................................................112 - Page 2 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Summary Information Repository Rare Books and Manuscripts Creator Hudnut, William H., 1932-2016 Title William H. Hudnut III collection Date 1969-1974 Extent 41.4 Cubic feet 128 manuscript boxes, 3 cubic foot boxes Language English Preferred Citation William H. Hudnut III collection, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library - Page 3 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Biographical Note William Herbert Hudnut III was born on October 17, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William H. Hudnut Jr and Elizabeth Allen Kilborne. He graduated from Princeton University in 1954 and the Union Theological Seminary in New York in 1957. He worked as a Presbyterian minister in Buffalo, New York from 1957-1960 and Annapolis, maryland from 1960-1963 before moving to Indianapolis to serve at the Second Presbyterian Church from 1963-1972. He was then elected to the House of Representatives in the 93rd Congress as a Republican representative for Indiana's 11th district and served from January 3, 1973 through January 3, 1975. As a representaitve he served on the Public Health and Environment Subcommittee as well as the Appropriations Committee. After failing to win reelection to Congress, Hudnut moved on to win a bid for the Indianapolis mayoral campaign in 1975 and was sworn in on January 1, 1976. He was reelected as mayor three times, serving in the position until January 1, 1992. Hudnut later moved to Chevy Chase, Maryland where he served as mayor from 2002 until 2004. He died on December 18, 2016 in Chevy Chase. Sources: "Biography of William H. Hudnut III." Bose Public Affairs Group. Accessed May 2, 2018. http://www.bosepublicaffairs.com/biography-of-william-h-hudnut-iii/ "Hudnut, William Herbert III (1932-2016)." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed May 2, 2018. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000906 Scope and Contents This collection includes correspondence, papers, publications from William H. Hudnut III while he was in Washington D.C. ranging from 1972 to 1974 regarding his work as a member of the House of Representatives. Series 1 consists of correspondence and general papers related to his professional work and is further broken down into three subseries. Subseries 1.1 contains correspondence, publications, reports, and other papers relating to Hudnut's work in the House of Representatives and as a member of various House committees. It also contains correspondence with his constituents in Indianapolis about his political stances on various national and Indiana interests. Some of the major topics addressed are abortion, busing policies, veterans affairs, public health, environmental issues, education and labor policies, foreign affairs policies, transportation and infrastructure, and economics and trade issues. Subseries 1.2 contains correspondence and publications relating to specific bills, resolutions, and public laws that Hudnut was involved with as a member of the 93rd Congress. - Page 4 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Subseries 1.3 contains personal correspondence including subjects such as anniversaries and birthdays, congratulatory letters, condolences, invitations, requests, and newsletters in addition to general correspondence. Series 2 consists of correspondence, papers, publications, and books relating to the investigation of President Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal conducted by the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities from 1973 to 1974. Series 3 consists of assorted materials such as form letters used for mass mailing, maps, and constituent mailing lists. Some of the major political figures Hudnut corresponded with or referenced are President Richard Nixon, President Gerald Ford, Indiana Governor Otis R. Bowen, Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar, and Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. Arrangement Series 1: Correspondence and general papers, 1969-1974 Subseries 1.1: Congressional correspondence, 1969-1974 Subseries 1.2: Bills, resolutions, and public laws, 1971-1974 Subseries 1.3: Personal correspondence, 1972-1974 Series 2: Watergate papers, 1971-1974 Series 3: Subject files, 1972-1974 Administrative Information Publication Information Rare Books and Manuscripts Conditions Governing Access - Page 5 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 This collection is open for research. Conditions Governing Use Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts. Custodial History This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from William H. Hudnut III during 1974 November-1975 January. Accruals No further additions are expected. Processing Information Collection processing completed 2018/05/02 by Julia Deros. EAD finding aid created 2018/05/02 by Julia Deros. Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) • Amtrak. • Lockefield Gardens (Indianapolis, Ind.). • Naval Avionics Facility (U.S.). • United States. Congress. House. • United States. Environmental Protection Agency. • Weir Cook Municipal Airport. Geographic Name(s) • Fort Benjamin Harrison (Ind.) - Page 6 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Subject(s) • Abortion--United States • Airports--Indiana • Avionics--Indiana • Busing for school integration--United States • Clergy--Indiana • Elections--Indiana • Energy policy--United States • Environmental policy--United States • Finance, Public--United States • Housing--Indiana • Indiana--Housing • Indiana--Military affairs--Fortifications, military installations, etc. • Indiana--Politics and government--20th century • Indiana--Transportation--Aviation • Indianapolis (Ind.)--Housing • Indianapolis (Ind.)--Military affairs--Fortifications, military installations, etc. • Indianapolis (Ind.)--Transportation--Aviation • International trade • Legislation--Indiana • Legislative bills--Indiana • Legislators--Indiana • Legislators--Indiana--Correspondence • Legislators--United States--20th century • Medical personnel--United States • Military bases--Indiana • Navy-yards and naval stations--Indiana • Political corruption--United States • Public health--United States • Public housing--Indiana • Railroads--Passenger service • Railroads--United States • Revenue sharing--United States • United States--Appropriations and expenditures • United States--Commercial policy • United States--Politics and government--1969-1974 • Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975--United States • Watergate Affair, 1972-1974 - Page 7 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Series 1: Correspondence and general papers, 1969-1974 Collection Inventory Series 1: Correspondence and general papers, 1969-1974 Subseries 1.1: Congressional correspondence, 1969-1974 Box Folder 1 1 Appropriations: House Agricultural Committee, 1973/04/12-1973/10/01 1 2 Appropriations: Washington D.C., 1973/06/13-1974/04/03 1 3 Appropriations: defense, 1973/04/23-1973/10/18 1 4 Appropriations: foreign aid, 1973/01/20-1973/12/11 1 5 Appropriations: general papers, 1973/05/08-1974/08/02 1 6 Appropriations: interior, 1973/02/07-1973/07/11 1 7 Appropriations: labor-HEW, 1973/01/10-1973/02/28 1 8 Appropriations: labor-HEW, 1973/03/01-1973/04/16 2 1 Appropriations: labor-HEW, 1973/04/16-1974/12/14 - Page 8 - William H. Hudnut III collection L523 Subseries 1.1: Congressional correspondence, 1969-1974 2 2 Appropriations: legislative, 1973/03/16-1973/04/11 2 3 Appropriations: Committee on Public Works, 1973/05/10-1973/07/09 2 4 Appropriations: space, science, HUD, 1973/06/21-1973/07/27 2 5 Appropriations: state, justice, commerce, judiciary, 1973/07/19-1973/09/18 2 6 Appropriations: transportation, 1973/06/19 2 7 Appropriations: treasury,