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Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001a. letter
Zack Oxman to Ms. Stock re: address and phone number [partial] (1
n.d.
P6/b(6)
page)
001b. letter
David Ellsworth to Ann Stock re: address and phone number [partial]
12/25/1993
P6/b(6)
(1 page)
001c. letter
Darlynn Griffin to Ann Stock re: personal (1 page)
12/07/1993
P6/b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Bobbie Greene
OA/Box Number: 14742
FOLDER TITLE:
Christmas 1994 [2]
2012-0872-S
rc902
RESTRICTION CODES
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Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 23, 1994
Ms. Joanna Sampson-McCabe
252 Washington Street
Bath, Maine 04530
Dear Ms. Sampson-McCabe:
On behalf of the President, Mrs. Clinton and
myself, I wanted to let you know how grateful
we all are for your contribution to the White
House Christmas ornaments collection. It is
indeed very beautiful and we were delighted
to feature it in the centerpiece arranged in
the green room during the holidays.
I am sorry that you did not receive the thank
you packet that was sent to all the craft
artists. We will be sending you one next
week. Please note that there is a picture of
your craft in the holiday brochure enclosed.
You certainly deserve thanks and praise for
your fine work as well as public recognition.
Thank you again for your contribution and
best wishes.
Sincerely,
ann Stock
Ann Stock
Social Secretary
WILLIAM S. COHEN
MAINE
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
Post Office Box 1938
Portland, Maine 04104
March 21, 1994
Margaret Williams
Chief of Staff
Office of the First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Williams:
Senator Cohen has recently been contacted by Ms. Joanna
Sampson-McCabe of Bath, Maine regarding her hand-made Christmas
decoration she sent to the First Lady last year.
The enclosed letter from Ms. Sampson-McCabe describes the
situation in detail, and I would certainly appreciate any
information you can offer to assist me in responding to her
concerns.
If you have any questions, please call me at (207) 780-3575.
With best regards, I am
Sincerely
James P. Pochepan
Staff Assistant to
William S. Cohen
United States Senator
252 Washington Street
Bath, Maine 04530
February 1, 1994 p.1.
94 FEB 25 AM102 Clinton
The White House/ Executive Residence
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Hillary,
Thank you very much for choosing my sterling silver angel
to be a special part of your Christmas decorations. I am honored!
As you know the income of a craftperson is much like a
politicians--effected greatly by public opinion; good publicity
can be taken to the bank--bad, or no publicity can kill your
business!
In Maine business is much effected by the tourist
trade, and in turn depends on any publicity we can get for things
accomplished. I am a one-woman manufacturing shop-of fine jewelry-
and I have earned every gray hair on my head, -and I am almost
making it!
Imagine my delight whenI received the original letter asking
me to participate by making a decoration for your tree in the
blue room. And then I could not tell anyone because you would
do a press release from the White House about the craft filled
trees.
Did you ever try to keep a secret for three months? Especially
when other participants were telling --and - getting special
publicity in newspapers and magazines! I thought I would burst
but I kept the silence as you requested.
Then you did the press release and sent lists to the home-
town newspapers. And my paper called me and said that I was not
on the list of contributors from Maine, and that they had called
the White House for conformation and had been told I was not on
the list and they could not find my angel!
Oh, the agony I went through when they told me it was lost!
The Sterling silver sculpture took well over 250 hours of work
to create and cost in excess of $2000.00to make, have photographed,
and ship to you. I know you are an enthusiast about American
craft and I felt sure you would recognize as special the
contribution of a 13 inch self-standing sculpture.
252 Washington Street
Bath, Maine 04530
Februaryl, 1994
p.2.
I called the White House and was told by staff that they
would "try" to find it. Later, after a call from Senator
Cohen of Maine, White House staff called to tell me that the
Sterling silver angel sculpture was not lost but had become
seperated from the identification card. They acknowledged that
it was their bookkeeping error and that in fact my sculpture
had the great honor of being chosen to grace the centerpiece
in the green room.
Of course I am glad that it was found. However, I am
greatly dissappointed that I will not be able to use that
contributors list as part of my portfolio to help my small
business grow. Also I have received no acknowledgment of
my contribution to your Christmas celebration. Is there
something you can do to change this?
Sincerely,
Joanna Sampson-McCabe
Joanna Sampson McCabe
cc:Sen. William S. Cohen
Sen. George J. Mitchell
Rep. Tom Andrews
Rep. Olympia J. Snowe
Personal information
Joanna Sampson-McCabe
252 Washington Street
Bath, Maine 04530
(207) 442-8865
I am a woman - too old to get A.F.D.C.- --and too young
for old age assistance. My husband has had three heart attacks
and I am working hard at making a living!
I do not qualify for aid for school to get the additional
education I need and without it I cannot make enough money to
buy the additional tools that I need. I have slipped through
the cracks of societal help because I never received aid, and
because I have refused to get a divorce to qualify.
United States Senate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1901
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
U.S.S.
04NAR25 pl: 39
49 CE03
Margaret Williams
Chief of Staff
Office of the First Lady
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
File 1994
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
JANUARY 25, 1994
TO:
THE FIRST LADY
FROM:
ANN STOCK
RE:
THANK YOU NOTES RECEIVED
We have received well over 100 thank you letters from guests who
have attended the holiday receptions, as well as from many of the
crafts artists.
I am sending you a representation of these letters. People were
thrilled to receive their photos with you and The President and
many used them as Christmas gifts to family.
CC:
Maggie Williams
Dear Ms. Stock -
Hecceta you. So much
far HL photos you seek
us with the Pres. it this
Clinton. Whing'll be wondapi
HOLIDAY BLESSINGS
to have feel are families. Please
TED AND DINA MERRILE HARTLEY
wish them outh the happust of New
receis .
jule Ted Hourley
December 24, 199:
Dear Ann Stock-
I'm not suil what the
protocol is, but D do want to thank
you (and the President and Mr.
Clinton) for the beautiful photos
taken Honors. during the Kennedy Center
Thanks again.
my parents are going to flip
yours uncerely.
Heven Clar
The Washington Post
1150 15TH STREET. N. W.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20071
(202) 334-6000
MARY McGRORY
(202) 334-7506
January 7, 1994
Dear Ann:
Thank you for sending me the picture of myself and
the Clintons from that wonderful Christmas party. I wish
I didn't look so much like a battleaxe, but maybe I can
work Sdomething out in the New Year.
The children's tour, thanks to Paul Carey, Marc Hoberman
and Officer Dan Price, went off beautifully, and we are all
most grateful. We got in the day before those gorgeous
decorations came down.
I wish you a Happy New Year. I'm sure you'll have one
in that great job, which you do SO well.
Sincerely,
Mary
Newsday
TU.
1001 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 1250
Mary Leonard
Washington, DC 20004
Deputy Bureau Chief
202-626-8484 / 202-393-5630
Ms. Ann Stock
Social Secretary
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dec. 23, 1993.
Dear Ms. Stock:
Thank you for your kind note and Christmas party pictures with
The President and Mrs. Clinton. They are wonderful keepsakes
that come just in time for special holiday giving. Copies are
being FedEx'd to relatives far and wide!
Have a very merry holiday season, and I send my good wishes for
the new year.
Sincerely,
Mary Hand
Mary Leonard
Deputy Bureau Chief
A Times Mirror
Newspaper
I
12/23/93
ann- -
What an extravdinary effat on your
part and an The administrations part.
Thank you for The Christmas photos
(which my mother and I will treasure)
and far The vicest press party / can
reneember.
Happy 1994!
Many Theanles,
Teny Scharfur
ST.LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
PULITZER PUBLISHING COMPANY
WASHINGTON BUREAU
January 13, 1994
Ms. Ann Stock
Social Secretary
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ms. Stock:
Thank you so much for the photo of me and my husband with the President and Mrs.
Clinton at their holiday reception. Would you kindly convey my thanks to them for their
hospitality? It was a delightful evening.
I'm enclosing a column I wrote in anticipation of the reception. I hope that you and the
First Family will get a chuckle from it. Best wishes for the New Year.
Cordially,
Charlatto Seimes
Charlotte Grimes
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, SUITE 550
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
TELEPHONE (202) 298-6880
CHARLOTTE GRIMES WASHINGTON
12/16
P9B
She Won't Dance With Clinton,
But She'll Be On Same Floor
W
HEN SEN. Thomas F. Eagleton of Missouri
members of Congress. I got there early, claimed a spot
was retiring in 1986, I asked his wife, Barb-
at the front of the pack. As the members of Congress
araj what she would miss most leaving their
marched toward us, the other reporters squatted. I
life in Washington.
was the only standing figure, just like the lone Protes-
After some thought, she smiled wistfully and al-
tant I'd been at my one and only pre-Vatican II Mass.
lowed as how one of the things she would miss was the
Finally, I kneit too. The congressmen reached the
parties at the White House. It had been some time
microphones. Everyone else stood up. I couldn't. The
since she and the senator had been to one by then. This
pack was jostling, shoving. "Help! Help!" I whispered,
was the Reagan years. "We don't get invited now,"
not really sure I wouldn't rather be trampled than
Barbara Eagleton said, a touch
revealed as an ignoramus who didn't know that every-
sadly. But, oh, when a Democrat
one ducked so the TV cameras could catch the Con-
had been there, what glorious eve-
gressmen approaching. It didn't matter. No one no-
nings! Fine music. A glittering,
ticed. By the time I crawled out and picked myself up, I
friendly crowd. "Dancing with the
had been shoved to the back of the pack and the
president," she recalled, with de-
congressmen were gone.
light.
Now, going as a real guest, I expect nothing like this
Her reminiscences came to
to happen. Certainly not at a Christmas party. So that
mind this week when what to my
leaves only the dithers. What to wear? What to wear?
Actually, I hadn't thought to worry about this until I
wondering eyes should appear on
called the "Social Secretary of the White House" to
my desk but an invitation to a
answer the invitation (In case you're wondering, it's a
Christmas reception at the White
tasteful cream card, so stiff you could spoon caviar
House!
with it, bordered in Christmas-tree green).
Now, I won't pretend to be blase about this. In the
first place, I've never been there as a bona fide, invited
"Is there anything else you'd like to know?" asked
guest so yes, it's exciting. In the second place, that I
the polite woman. "Like
dress?"
have been invited this time is cause for a case of the
Nothing shows the last tatters of gender inequality
dithers and for some humiliating memories.
like the etiquette for proper attire. "Dark suit for
Twice I've been mortified at the White House. In
men," said the woman. So simple. "Cocktail dress for
my week as a reporter here, I was sent over to
women." How are you defining cocktail dress? I asked,
cover a lunch in memory of Harry S Truman. Natural-
warily. "Short, not long," she said. Well, that nar-
ly, I wore a best outfit and the well-shod woman's
rowed the field. How about sequins? I asked. "Oh,
required high-heeled pumps. I supposed, innocently,
sure, a few sequins are fine," she said, chuckling with
that the working press would be stuck off in a corner at
good cheer. "It is the holiday season."
a wiggly card table, like children at Thanksgiving.
Well, a few sequins ruled out my glistening tur-
Ha! Like cattle, we were herded into a swank dining
quoise sequin sheath, leaving the choices between my
room, put up against a wall as if we were to be
mother-in-law's comfortable hand-me-down reddish
executed and separated from the real humans by a
knit, which can be partified with costume jewelry, and
burgundy velvet rope. Do you know how badly your
the simple ever-correct black satin, which unfortu-
feet ache standing for two hours in high heels? Fulfill-
nately was bought on the theory that I would lose five
ing my duties - what would this country be without a
pounds. Both are hanging in the office closet, two pairs
free press? I scribbled notes about the color of the
of shoes - middling high-heels this time to match
table flowers, the decor, the menu until, with lighten-
are in a bag and sometime soon I have to decide:
Comfort or stvle?
January 15, 1994
Ms. Ann Stock
Special Assistant to the President
and Social Secretary
Dear Ms. Stock,
I've been a Craft-artist for over twenty years, but I must say the experience of
having one of my vessels included in the first American Craft Collection at the
White House, is one of the highlights of my career.
Being a Craft-artist is much more than just a job, it is a way of life. I've either
painted, drawn or worked in clay almost every day for the last twenty years. In a
world where there are so many issues of critical importance, one sometimes forgets
the cultural aspects of life. Civilizations have been remembered and recorded
through their art. In that respect it is encouraging to see this administration
recognizing the American craft movement.
I want to thank you for the excellent coordination of this project. The reception
was beautiful and the honor of meeting the President and Mrs. Clinton was very
special. Being able to socialize with some of the Artists whose work I had admired
for years, but had never personally met, was also inspiring.
Thank you again for all your efforts.
Sincerely, recommen
Laney Laney K. Oxman
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page)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Bobbie Greene
OA/Box Number: 14742
FOLDER TITLE:
Christmas 1994 [2]
2012-0872-S
rc902
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - |5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRA|
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
ZACK OXMAN
Sculpture by Zack Oxman
[ooia]
P6/(b)(6)
Dear Ms. Stock,
If someone had asked me a year ago," Where do you think you'll be in 1994 ?", The White
House would certainly have been only a fantasy answer. With the acquisition of the first
permanent collection of American Crafts at The White House, The President and Mrs. Clinton have
given some much appreciated recognition to the American Craftsmen. To be in such a collection,
and in the company of some of the most recognized artist-craftsmen in our country, has been an
honor I would never have imagined happening this early in ones career. It is to this honor I owe
you great thanks. Without your support and confidence in me as an artist this dream may never
have happened. When one chooses the path of an artist they face a rough road ahead, but thanks to
people like yourself that path is made smoother bringing ones dreams ever closer to reality.
Thanks again for all your efforts and support.
Sincerely,
Withdrawal/Redaction Marker
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001b. letter
David Ellsworth to Ann Stock re: address and phone number [partial]
12/25/1993
P6/b(6)
(1 page)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Bobbie Greene
OA/Box Number: 14742
FOLDER TITLE:
Christmas 1994 [2]
2012-0872-S
rc902
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA|
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute |(a)(3) of the PRAJ
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIA|
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRAJ
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
Ann Stock
Special Assistant to the President
and Social Secretary
25 December 1993
Dear Ms. Stock,
I wished to express my personal thanks to you and your staff for your
energy in successfully mounting the White House Craft Collection and for
the wonderful reception you provided for us on the 9th of this month. I
was especially pleased to find that my wooden vessel was located beneath
John F. Kennedy's portrait.
It was, of course, a thrill to meet the President and the First Lady. They
are an engaging couple and they certainly instill a feeling of confidence
in their positions as world leaders in these difficult times. As well, not
since Joan Mondale has a member of the federal government expressed a hint
of interest toward the crafted arts, so the installation of this collection
in the White House is both historic and personally rewarding.
If the opportunity presents itself, I wish you would convey to the
President and Mrs. Clinton that the "message of craft" is one of peace
through communication. From the moment an idea is conceived, the
craftsperson knows that he or she is embarking on a most intimate form of
communication through their work, even though we may never know who will
share in this message or how it will be perceived.
Ultimately, then, the making of craft is representative of a form of
connectedness between all people of all cultures. The objects in the White
House Craft Collection are thus symbolic of this connectedness, for they
represent an energy of communication without words.
Thank you again,
David Ellsworth, Studio Woodturner
Past President - American Association of Woodturners
P6/(b)(6)
[0016]
JAMES RENWICK ALLIANCE
6801 WINTERBERRY LANE
BETHESDA, MD 20817
TEL 301/229-2148
FAX 301/229-8407
A private nonprofit organization created to support the Renwick Gallery of
December 30, 1993
the National Museum of American Art. Smithsonian Institution.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Paul D. Parkman
President
Barbara Berlin
Vice President
Ms. Ann Stock, Social Secretary
lane S. Mason
The White House
Secretary
Virginia McGehee Friend
Washington, D.C. 20500
Treasurer
Ronald Abramson
Dear Ms. Stock,
Susan Agger
Marilyn L. Barrett
Ellen R. Berlow
For myself and on behalf of the James Renwick Alliance, sincere thanks for allowing us
Cynthia Boyer
Susan Haas Bralove
to visit the White House's wonderful collection of American crafts on December 28th.
Nancy Trimble Carter
We were amazed by the overall impact of the pieces and the settings in which they are
lean Lawlor Cohen
Ruth Conant
displayed. Knowing Michael Monroe as we do, we knew the objects he was instrumental
Leatrice S. Eagle
in selecting would be marvelous. Clearly their assembly and display in the brief period
Charles R. Cailis
Nancy Gewirz
between the conception of the idea for the collection and its realization are proof of the
James Hartzler
remarkable teamwork between Michael, you, and Joyce Bonnett of your staff. It shows
Mary Peterson Hartzler
what is possible when the relationship between government and the arts is at its best!
Rebecca Klemm
Sherley Koteen
John T. Kotelly
We are truly grateful for the recognition that President and Mrs. Clinton have given to
Mary George Kronstadt
Maurine B. Littleton
the contemporary crafts movement and to all of you at the White House who have been
Marian A. Lund
so important in bringing their interest to fruition. We especially hope that the White
Arthur R. Mason
Anne L. Mehringer
House Crafts Collection can travel throughout the United States as you mentioned. It
John O. Meyerhoff
would provide the public an opportunity to see crafts at the highest level and increase
David P. Montague
visibility for this rapidly evolving area of the visual arts.
Michael L. Oxman
Elmerina L. Parkman
Eleanor T. Rosenfeld
As I am sure Michael has told you, the James Renwick Alliance is a support organization
Samuel 1. Rosenfeld
Lenel Srochi-Meyerholf
for the Renwick Gallery. We provide funds to the Renwick for acquisitions, public
Cary G. Stevens
programs and scholarship in the art history of American craft. I have enclosed a copy of
Rebecca A.T. Stevens
Andrea Uravitch
the "Renwick Quarterly," which we publish for our members. We will add your name to
loan S. Wessel
the list of "Quarterly" recipients. If there are other members of your staff who would like
HONORARY BOARD
to receive copies, please call my assistant, Shelley Gollust at (301) 229-2148.
Rudy Autio
Carry Knox Bennett
John Cederquist
We wish you all possible success in your continued support for the arts generally and for
Stephen De Staebler
American crafts in particular. We hope you all have a wonderful New Year.
Ruth Duckworth
Lillian Elliott
William Harper
Sincerely,
Lloyd E. Herman
Margie Hughto
Robert Kehlmann
Cant Parleman
Cerhardt Knodel
Stanley Lechtzin
John Prip
Paul D. Parkman
Ginny Ruffner
President
Rosanne Somerson
Therman C. Statom
Bob Stocksdale
Enclosure
Katherine Westphal
Shelley Collust
Executive Assistant
Withdrawal/Redaction Marker
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
AND TYPE
001c. letter
Darlynn Griffin to Ann Stock re: personal (1 page)
12/07/1993
P6/b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Bobbie Greene
OA/Box Number: 14742
FOLDER TITLE:
Christmas 1994 [2]
2012-0872-S
rc902
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute |(a)(3) of the PRA|
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JAMES RENWICK ALLIANCE
6801 WINTERBERRY LANE
BETHESDA, MD 20817
TEL 301/229-2148
FAX 301/229-8407
A private.nonprofit organization created to support the Renwick Gallery of
December 30, 1993
the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Paul D. Parkman
President
Barbara Berlin
Vice President
Ms. Ann Stock, Social Secretary
lane S. Mason
The White House
Secretary
Virginia McGehee Friend
Washington, D.C. 20500
Treasurer
Ronald Abramson
Susan Agger
Dear Ms. Stock,
Martlyn L Barrett
Ellen R. Berlow
Cynthia Boyer
For myself and on behalf of the James Renwick Alliance, sincere thanks for allowing us
Susan Haas Bralove
to visit the White House's wonderful collection of American crafts on December 28th.
Nancy Trimble Carter
Jean Lawlor Cohen
We were amazed by the overall impact of the pieces and the settings in which they are
Ruth Conant
displayed. Knowing Michael Monroe as we do, we knew the objects he was instrumental
Leatrice S. Eagle
Charles R. Gaills
in selecting would be marvelous. Clearly their assembly and display in the brief period
Nancy Cewirz
between the conception of the idea for the collection and its realization are proof of the
James Hartzler
remarkable teamwork between Michael, you, and Joyce Bonnett of your staff. It shows
Mary Peterson Hanzler
Rebecca Klemm
what is possible when the relationship between government and the arts is at its best!
Sherley Koteen
John T. Kotelly
Mary George Kronstadt
We are truly grateful for the recognition that President and Mrs. Clinton have given to
Maurine B. Littleton
the contemporary crafts movement and to all of you at the White House who have been
Marlan A. Lund
Arthur R. Mason
so important in bringing their interest to fruition. We especially hope that the White
Anne L Mehringer
House Crafts Collection can travel throughout the United States as you mentioned. It
John O. Meyerhoff
would provide the public an opportunity to see crafts at the highest level and increase
David P. Montague
Michael L Oxman
visibility for this rapidly evolving area of the visual arts.
Elmerina L Parkman
Eleanor T. Rosenfeld
Samuel 1. Rosenfeld
As I am sure Michael has told you, the James Renwick Alliance is a support organization
Lenel Srochi-Meyerhoff
for the Renwick Gallery. We provide funds to the Renwick for acquisitions, public
Gary C. Stevens
Rebecca A.T. Stevens
programs and scholarship in the art history of American craft. I have enclosed a copy of
Andrea Uravitch
the "Renwick Quarterly," which we publish for our members. We will add your name to
loan S. Wessel
the list of "Quarterly" recipients: If there are other members of your staff who would like
HONORARY BOARD
to receive copies, please call my assistant, Shelley Gollust at (301) 229-2148.
Rudy Autlo
Garry Knox Bennett
John Cederquist
We wish you all possible success in your continued support for the arts generally and for
Stephen De Staebler
American crafts in particular. We hope you all have a wonderful New Year.
Ruth Duckworth
Lillian Elliott
William Harper
Sincerely,
Margie Hughto
Robert Kehlmann
Caul Parleman
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Cinny Ruffner
Rosanne Somerson
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Sarah's Circle
Ms. Ann Stock
White House Social Secretary
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
East Wing, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20500
December 20, 1993
Dear Ms. Stock,
I want to thank you, Ann McCoy, Ann Jordan, and Polly Krakora for inviting our
senior "grandmothers" and their "adopted" first grade class from the H.D. Cooke School to
the White House children's Christmas party last Friday. It was a great thrill for everyone to
experience the beauty of the White House and to meet the President and Mrs. Clinton. After
the President read "The Night Before Christmas" and moved over to be with Mrs. Clinton,
our six year olds insisted on presenting him with a Christmas card they'd made for him,
along with many pint-size bear hugs. The President took it all in stride and reciprocated
wonderfully with an all-encompassing presidential-size bear hug.
For our seniors from Sarah's Circle, the day was indeed special and one which they
will be proud to tell their own grand children about. Sarah's Circle is a residence for low-
income elderly in Adams Morgan and provides programs and services to needy seniors in the
surrounding neighborhoods. In return, seniors give back to the community in many valuable
ways, one of which has been to adopt a multi-cultural first grade class at the H.D. Cooke
School next door. The seniors read books, tutor, share stories, bake cookies, plant flower
bulbs, and celebrate birthdays and holidays with the children. It is a wonderful program for
young and old alike.
Again, so many thanks from all of us at Sarah's Circle and from Mrs. Teresa
Fernandez, the children's teacher. I have enclosed a photo from the "New York Times"
where you can see three of our seniors in their eighties sitting a row of chairs behind the
children. Mrs. Sandoval, a young 75 year old, managed to get down on the floor with me.
Best holiday wishes,
Sincerely,
me Hatu Jamie Director Herter Cheery of Development Cherington K
2551 17th Street, NW, Apt. 108, Washington, DC 20009 202-332-1400
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1993
National Report
The New York Times
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Reviers
In the President's Audience, 'Not a Creature Was Stirring, Not Even
,
There were no hecklers. No questioners. No doubters. Only rapt
blage of about 140 children from seven local public schools. Mr.
listeners were in attendance at the White House yesterday as
Clinton said he had read the Clement Clarke Moore poem to his
President Clinton read "The Night Before Christmas" to an assem-
daughter, Chelsea, when she was younger. "She still likes it," he said.
Chrestmas
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 18, 1994
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Dear XXX:
Thank you for making our holiday season at
the White House so special this year.
Your wonderful ornament brought great
cheer to our home and to the many
thousands of visitors who saw the official
White House tree.
Iremember
I remember As as a child, ^ walking around the
tree at our family homex night after
night looking at each ornament. This
year, it took our family weeks to see
every ornament magnificently hung on the
18 1/2 foot tree.
Enclosed is a photograph of the tree and
our holiday brochure. Without your help,
none of this would have been possible.
Thank you for your wonderful ornament.
You truly made our first Christmas at the
White House a special one.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton