A. Subject Files, 1982-1994

Extent:
30 box(es) and (14.25 linear feet)
Scope and content:

This subseries is organized by subject (derived from the office filing system) and arranged alphabetically. The lone exception is Alphabetical Files, an artificial heading designating a distinct group of files arranged alphabetically by Schlein that includes subject matter encompassed within Subject Files. In an effort to maintain original order and keep related files together, small caches of files were organized within each subject heading based on the dates covered by the material.

Correspondence dominates the subseries, with much of it routine in nature, such as memos to staff, thank you letters and congratulations. Of particular note is Member-to-Member correspondence that reflects Rowland's communication with other representatives seeking support on various issues and requesting to be appointed to particular committees. Files identified as General Correspondence contain a combination of all these.

Legislation includes files documenting Rowland's legislative interests, primarily related to health care. Of particular interest is a comprehensive list of the bills Rowland introduced as well as printed copies of some of these bills. Though representative of Rowland's membership on committees, caucuses and other groups and forums, Committees/Caucuses files contain primarily meeting and hearing notices and some agenda for the Veterans' Affairs Committee, Public Works and Transportation Committee and the Select Committee on Children, Youth and Families. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee material includes a complete roster of committees on which Rowland and the rest of the 103rd Congress served. For more substantial information about legislation and Rowland's committees, see Series II. Legislative.

Press consists of news clippings and news releases, arranged chronologically, mostly from 1991 to 1993. The bulk of the collection's news clippings, organized by subject, can be found in Series IV. Press. Campaign includes records of contributions and letters of support related to Rowland's 1984 re-election campaign.

Special Projects and Travel are chiefly Schlein's files for planning specific events and trips for Rowland. Files related to voting records, however, contain information on how various organizations, such as the AFL-CIO and Christian Voice, interpreted Rowland's stance on specific issues. Several groups of files (Budget, Interns, Office Equipment, Offices) pertain to office operations and include material related to office expenses and procedures.

Casework and County Profiles relate most directly to Rowland's constituents: the former being requests for help in dealing with specific government agencies, the latter containing information on the thirty counties within the 8th District. Casework files are closed for 75 years from date of creation.

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Access and use restrictions

Parent restrictions:
Case mail and other restricted items are closed for 75 years from date of creation.
Parent terms of access:
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