Max Cleland Papers, Series VIII. Office

Max Cleland Papers, Series VIII. Office

Descriptive Summary

Title: Max Cleland Papers, Series VIII. Office
Creator: Cleland, Max, 1942-2021
Inclusive Dates: 1992-2002
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 gigabyte(s) (13,700 files)
Collection Number: RBRL157MC_VIII
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: Cleland represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate (1997-2002), with previous service as a Georgia state senator, head of the Veterans Administration, and Georgia Secretary of State. Series VIII. Office contains the computer files of Cleland's staff.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Max Cleland was born in 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned a B.A. from Stetson University and a M.A. in history from Emory University in 1968. After one year at Emory, he joined the Army to fight in the Vietnam War, reaching the rank of captain. He served from 1965 to 1968, when he was injured by a grenade and lost both legs and his right arm.

Cleland began a life-long career in politics when he was elected to the Georgia state senate in 1970, the youngest member ever elected. He served as a consultant to Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs (1975-1977) and was appointed head of the Veterans Administration in 1977 by President Carter. He was the first Vietnam veteran to hold that post.

Following the end of Carter's presidential term, Cleland returned to Georgia and was elected as Georgia Secretary of State in 1982. In this position, he was responsible for enforcing regulations related to commerce, industry and licensing in the state, maintaining the state's records, and overseeing elections. He was re-elected for three more terms. He resigned during the fourth term to run for U.S. Senate to replace retiring senator Sam Nunn. Cleland, a Democrat, was elected to the Senate in 1996. Among his contributions were working on campaign finance reform, military policy (including advocating caution with U.S. peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans), taxes, commerce, improved conditions for armed services personnel, maintaining a competitive air travel industry, and voting reform. He was also part of a bipartisan panel that investigated the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Cleland represented Georgia in the Senate until 2002, when he lost a close race to Saxby Chambliss.

After leaving the Senate, Cleland has remained active in politics, campaigning for Democrats and giving motivational speeches around the country. Since 2009, he has served as Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Source: Grant, Chris. "Max Cleland (b. 1942)." New Georgia Encyclopedia. 26 August 2013. Web. 17 April 2014.

Scope and Content

Series VIII. Office contains the computer files of Cleland's staff. The majority of these files are drafts of correspondence to constituents, research files, and drafts for Cleland's upcoming speeches. Common subjects include the military, veterans, and government affairs, and to a lesser extent the government's budget, the judiciary, labor, medicare, social security, and health care.

Organization and Arrangement

This series is not organized into subseries.

Because of the size of this collection, the remainder of the series are described in separate finding aids. A collection summary, including links to each of these series finding aids, is available online: Max Cleland Papers: Collection Summary.


Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

This series is open for research use.

This entire series is composed of digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

Preferred citation

Max Cleland Papers, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Adriane Hanson, 2014 May.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Reflections on Georgia Politics Oral History Collection, ROGP 079 Max Cleland

Zell Miller Papers

Related Collections in Other Repositories

Max Cleland Collection at Stetson University Special Collections

Max Cleland Papers at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series VIII. Office, 1992-2002

0.5 gigabyte(s) (13,700 files)
Series VIII. Office contains the computer files of Cleland's staff. The majority of these files are drafts of correspondence to constituents, research files, and drafts for Cleland's upcoming speeches. Common subjects include the military, veterans, and government affairs, and to a lesser extent the government's budget, the judiciary, labor, medicare, social security, and health care.
This entire series is composed of digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.
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ER 20Administrative [digital files]
View an inventory of this folder online.
There is significant duplication between this folder and rbrl157er000159, but there are also unique files in each folder.
[General] [digital files], 1996-2002
Advisory Boards [digital files], 1999
Budget [digital files], 1997-2002
Computers [digital files], 2001
Directory [digital files], 1998-2002
Employee Related [digital files], 1997-2002
Forms [digital files], 1997-2002
Gifts and Loans [digital files], 1999
Job Descriptions [digital files], 1997-2000
Leave [digital files], 2002
Mail Labels [digital files], 1998-1999
Policy, Old [digital files], 1997-2000
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ER 21Advisory Committees [digital files], 1999-2000
All Staff Folders [digital files]
View an inventory of this folder online.
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ER 22[General] [digital files], 1995-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include many on healthcare.
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ER 90Adil [digital files], 2001-2002
Majority are responses to constituent mail.
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ER 91Amy [digital files], 1998-2000
Includes birthday calendars and templates.
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ER 92Andy [digital files], 1992-2002
Includes background information on issues, responses to member requests, letters to constituents, and prepared remarks for Cleland. The majority are about the military, including appropriations, Robbins Air Force Base, the Senate Armed Services Committe (SASC), the Veterans Administration (VA), and Iraq. Other common subjects include the federal budget, government affairs, medicare, and social security.
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ER 93Charlotte O [digital files], 2000-2001
Invitations and a congratulatory letter to the Pineview Fire Department.
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ER 94Cooper [digital files], 2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include education, healthcare, homeland security, immigration, and law enforcement.
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ER 95Daniel [digital files], 2000-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. The majority are about the military, especially weapons systems, compensation for personnel, the Veterans Administration (VA), and Iraq, as well as homeland security and terrorism, and VA-HUD (Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development) appropriations.
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ER 96Daniel J [digital files], 2000-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents about the military and veterans.
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ER 97Derek [digital files], 1997-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include agriculture, bioterrorism, the CDC (Center for Disease Control), healthcare and Medicare, homeland security, and taxes.
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ER 98Donni [digital files], 2000-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include children's issues, education, election reform, and law enforcement.
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ER 99Elaine [digital files], 1998-2002
Includes lists of people who called Cleland's office, memos, and updates.
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ER 100Elizabeth [digital files], 2001-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include appropriations, the CDC (Center for Disease Control), election reform, healthcare, labor, law enforcement, and welfare.
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ER 101Elsie [digital files], 1997-2002
Majority are notes about meetings, including the Character Summit and various round tables.
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ER 102GBS [digital files], 2000-2002
Correspondence to constituents.
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ER 103Jamie [digital files], 2002
Issue memos and correspondence with constituents. The main subjects include civil rights, the judiciary, labor, and welfare.
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ER 104Jane Greaves [digital files], 1996-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include the federal budget, the military, and the Veterans Administration (VA).
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ER 105Jane Terry [digital files], 1998-2002
Memos and meeting notes, most related to the Commerce Committee.
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ER 106Jay [digital files], 1997-2000
Correspondence to constituents and memoranda about upcoming events that Cleland would attend.
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ER 107Krista [digital files], 2001-2002
Lists of senior centers and a presentation about wavelet technology.
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ER 108Kristi N [digital files], 1997-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. The main subjects are education and health.
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ER 109Leslie [digital files], 2001
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include appropriations, agriculture, and the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act.
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ER 110Lynn [digital files], 2000
Memos about transportation infrastructure projects in Georgia.
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ER 111Macio [digital files], 2000
Family tree of Willie Jasper Banks and Corrine Ethel Johnson Banks.
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ER 112Mark [digital files], 2000-2002
Issue memos and correspondence to constituents. Subjects are varied and include energy, government affairs, the judiciary, labor, the military, the post office, the space program, telecommunications, transportation, and veterans.
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ER 113Michael [digital files], 2002
Memo about the Federal Agriculture Improvement Reform (FAIR) act and copies of his resume.
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ER 114Neal M [digital files], 2000-2002
Correspondence to constituents about animal welfare and international relations.
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ER 115Paul Shailendra [digital files], 2002
Correspondence to constituents.
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ER 116Amy K [digital files], 2000
Floor speech about permanent normal trade relations with China and photographs.
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ER 117Appropriations [digital files], 2001-2002
Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services.
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ER 118A Weekly Economic Digest [digital files], 2001
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ER 119[Budget, Veterans Affairs (VA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD)] [digital files], 2001-2002
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ER 120Carole [digital files], 2002
Address lists.
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ER 121Character Summit [digital files], 2000-2001
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ER 122Character Summit [digital files], 2000-2001
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ER 123Charles [digital files], 1999-2002
Internal memos about how to respond to constituent requests, mostly commonly for assistance in business.
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ER 124Charlie [digital files], 2002
Press releases and floor speeches. Subjects are varied and include intelligence failures leading to September 11, funding for the CDC (Center for Disease Control), and commemorative events.
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ER 125Cleland GA PAB [Microsoft Outlook Address Book] [digital files], 2001
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ER 126[Correspondence and Press Releases] [digital files], 1996-2002
View an inventory of this folder online.
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ER 127Directory [digital files], 1998-2000
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ER 128Department of Defense [digital files], 1999-2000
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ER 129Elsie [digital files], 2001-2002
Response to a constituent about social security and Notch babies.
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ER 130End Of Year Schedule [digital files], 1999-2001
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ER 131Enron [digital files], 2002
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ER 132Erin [digital files], 2000-2001
Meeting minutes and correspondence about the Character Summit, correspondence with constituents about Cleland's internship program, schedules, and codes for casework.
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ER 133Forms [digital files], 2000-2002
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ER 134Georgia [digital files], 2000-2002
Reports of Cleland's local representatives about their activities and about important events and issues in their area.
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ER 135Ginneh [digital files], 1999
Address lists, brief correspondence with constituents.
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ER 137High Tech [digital files], 2000-2001
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ER 138Home_files [digital files], 2001
Menu icons.
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ER 139Howell [digital files], 2001
Address list.
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ER 140Intern [digital files], 1998-2002
Manual and training materials.
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ER 141interns [digital files], 2000-2002
Work produced by interns. Subjects are varied and include healthcare and the military.
View an inventory of this folder online.
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ER 142Issue Updates [digital files], 2002
Subjects include agriculture, healthcare , Iraq, law enforcement, and partial birth abortion.
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ER 143ITEM [digital files], 1994-1997
Brief letters in response to constituent mail.
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ER 144JCC [digital files], 2001
Script for running reports on constituent mail.
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ER 145Jessica [digital files], 2002
Constituent mail, including concern about quality of water provided by the military for soldiers.
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ER 146joec [digital files], 2002
Congratulatory letter to a recipient of the Purple Heart.
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ER 147John Allen [digital files], 2000-2002
Correspondence about veterans and about a Chosen Heirs event for girls.
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ER 148Kodak Photos [digital files], 2000-2001
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ER 149Kodak Photos [digital files], 1999-2002
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ER 150Law Enforcement Roundtable [digital files], 2001
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ER 151Mail Lists [digital files], 1999-2000
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ER 152Max Speeches [digital files], 1999-2000
Quotes for use in speeches, including quotes focused on the military, religion, and perseverance.
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ER 153Max's font [digital files], 2001
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ER 154McGowan [digital files], 1999-2002
Form letters for accepting or declining invitations.
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ER 155PDOXDATA [digital files], 2002
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ER 156PDOXSHR [digital files], 1999
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ER 157PDOXSHR [digital files], 1997-2002
Majority are databases about Georgia media outlets.
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ER 158Phone [digital files]
View an inventory of this folder online.
There is significant duplication between this folder and rbrl157er000020, but there are also unique files in each folder.
[General] [digital files], 1996-2001
[Monthly Reports] [digital files], 1997-1999
Advisory Boards [digital files], 1999
Budget [digital files], 1997-2001
Computers [digital files], 2001
Directory [digital files], 1998-2001
Employee Related [digital files], 1997-2001
Forms [digital files], 1997-2001
Gifts and Loans [digital files], 1999
Job Descriptions [digital files], 1997-2000
Mail Labels [digital files], 1998-1999
Policy, Old [digital files], 1997-2000
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ER 159Policy [digital files], 1999-2002
View an inventory of this folder online.
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ER 160Q [digital files], 2001-2002
Financial data.
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ER 161Report [digital files], 2001
Program for generating reports.
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ER 162Reports [digital files], 2000
Program for generating reports.
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ER 163Schedule [digital files], 2000
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ER 164Shannon [digital files], 2002
List of agencies.
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ER 165Shirley [digital files], 1997-2002
Form letters for casework, including the military academy nominations, social security, and status of unresolved casework at the end of his term.
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ER 166Speeches [digital files], 1999-2002
Subjects include the attacks of September 11, MLK observances, giving awards, and material for speeches at churches.
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ER 167Thom [digital files], 2002
Constituent mail response about the Department of Veterans' Affairs increase in prescription drug copayments and invitation to an event hosted by Cleland.
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ER 168Trey Temp [digital files], 1997-1998
Quotes from books and speeches, most related to the military.
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ER 136UserData Backup [digital files], 1998-2000
Files of Elsie Hand.

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