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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 3. 1997
Mr. Charles Courtney
Drew University
Madison, NJ 07940
Dear Professor Courtney:
I have the pleasure recently to be with our mutual
friend, Reverend Don Jones, and he gave me your materials
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
your letter and for the information on the Fourth World
Movement, the campaign for a day for "The International Day
for the Eradication of Poverty." and Tapori.
Thanks for all you do and best wishes in your important
work.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
DREW UNIVERSITY
October 24, 1997
Hillary Rodham Clinton
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Hillary Rodham Clinton:
Thank you for the wonderful letter you sent to "A World Without Poverty," the October
17 recognition ceremony organized by the United Nations Development Programme on the
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Do you know how your letter was presented?
The rich program included speeches by Secretary General Kofi Annan and Nadine Gordimer,
excellent music, and moving statements by four honorees from around the world. We thought it
was over, but then Danny Glover, the emcee, pulled an envelope out of his jacket and said that he
had received a letter from an important person in the world. Of course, he had our absolute
attention as he read the strong message. What an impact when we learned that the writer was you!
The day and your letter have special meaning for me because I am President of the US
Branch of the Fourth World Movement. The effort to focus world attention on poverty was
begun ten years ago in Paris at a gathering of 100,000 people organized by the Fourth World
Movement. It was at the Movement's initiative that the United Nations General Assembly in 1992
declared October 17 every year to be "The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty."
Each year the ceremonies and activities around the world have become more numerous and
significant. Last week's event at the UN was a highpoint.
Over the past five years, recognition of the day has grown in the United States. Many
groups and communities, and some large cities, have taken action. We think it is time for an
official action at the highest levels. With the support of Representatives Connie Morella of
Maryland and Tony Hall of Ohio, the US branch of the Movement last week launched a campaign
for official United States recognition of the day by President Clinton and the Congress. I want you
to be among the first to know of the campaign, and I ask for your support. (Petition enclosed.)
More specifically, I want you to know about the work of the Movement's children's
branch entitled Tapori. On page 25 of the enclosed annual report you will see that the children of
Tapori are not strangers to the White House. Tapori was founded by Joseph Wresinski to give
children the means to develop friendship across the lines of class, race, cultural, and religious,
thereby overcoming the barriers of social exclusion created by extreme poverty. He believed, and
we firmly share this belief, that children can and do play an important role in overcoming poverty.
Knowing of your personal investment in improving the future for all children (including
this week's Conference on Child Care, some of which 1 saw on C-Span), I would like to ask you
to become an ambassador of the Tapori children's movement. Our staff would be glad to meet
with you at your earliest convenience to tell you more about the history and work of Tapori, and to
explore the most advantageous avenues for your support of such an endeavor.
In a separate mailing, our Director, Ms. Susan Devins, will be forwarding background
information on Tapori and the Fourth World Movement. It would be a privilege to be able to
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work with you.
If you get a chance to read this during the weekend, you might send a signal back through
Don Jones. Otherwise, a Fourth World Volunteer or I will call your office in a few days.
No doubt you will ask Don who this guy Courtney is. He will smile, pause, then say some
things that I would love to hear. I am sure that his account will be "balanced."
Happy birthday, Hillary Rodham Clinton! You are a national treasure.
Sincerely,
Charles Country
Charles Courtney
Drew Professor
Fourth World Movement President
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FOURTH WORLD MOVEMENT/USA
ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 1995-MARCH 1997
der HOUSES
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Wherever men and women are condemned to live in
extreme poverty, human rights are violated.
To come together to ensure that
these rights be resepected is our solemn duty.
October 17, 1987
Father Joseph Wresinski
Founder, Fourth World Movement
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6. 1997
Ms. Larysa Chopivsky
3722 48th Street, NW
Washington. DC 20016
Dear Larysa:
Thank you very much for your thoughtful note and for
sharing your views on Lviv with me. I am excited about our
upcoming trip to Ukraine, and I hope that I am able to relate
my experiences to you on my return.
I am glad to hear that Alexa is enjoying Yale. We miss
her! Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Me
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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Girls in the Field, ca. 1928
Oil on canvas, 41 3/4 X 49 1/4 in.
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Dear Meloure,
I was belly pleased to hear that you
and mrs. Clinton will be visiting Lois,
to trio was in 1989, when there were already
while my family is from my lost trip
many signs of national consciousness, blue
with rallys in the street and and
yellow flags everythere.
Mis is Q billy old city with many
beautiful examples of medical Byzanten,
Romanespul and Renaissance architecture,
which were in great need of repair and
revosation when I was there. I hear
that they have already done for lot of
this work.
l know that your stay will be brief,
but I hope that you will be able to take
in some of the cultural highlights.
They make great beer and chocolates
in His! Hore a wonderful trip.
Fondly, darps
P.S. alexe has nice memories from
her month in your office and is having
c great time at yale.
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 3. 1997
Dr. David Lee Cram
84 King Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
Dear Dr. Cram:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
your thoughtful letter and for "The Healing Touch."
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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Mrs. Hillary Clinton
The White House
c/o Melanne V erven
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
8/27/97
Dear Mrs. Clinton,
I am enclosing a copy of a book I just completed called "The Healing Touch". It is about a
timely subject that might interest you. After reading it, would you for ward it on to
Chelsea, who i understand is interested in a career in medicine? I have enclosed a message
to her on the title page with the hope the book will inspire her to choose medicine There
will be many new challenges she will have to face but the rewards are boundless i am also
sending a copy to Donna Shalala.
I hope you enjoy the book.
Sincerely,
QNL
David Lee Cram, MD
84 King Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
510-547-1853
SFMS
SAN
FRANCISCO
MEDICAL
SOCIETY
September 22, 1997
David Cram, MD
84 King Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
An advocate for
Physicians
Dear Dr. Cram:
and
their Patients
Enclosed are copies of the September issue of San Francisco Medicine,
which includes your letter to your patient, Marian Gresham. Thank
you again for agreeing to share your letter and your experience with
the physicians of San Francisco. It is a touching testimony to your
practice of medicine.
Please let me know if you would like additional copies.
Sincerely,
Kar Sin
Katrina Strathmann
Managing Editor, San Francisco Medicine
A.
1409 Sutter Street
San Francisco
California
94109
415-561-0850
FAX 415-561-0833
Penter ,
Giving to Patients,
and then Getting Back
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i recently received the following correspondence from
to home, although traveling is very difficult for me even now.
Dr. Erica Goode as an inspiring example of endwring
Yes, I remain happy and upbeat and your letter was the high-
physician-patient relationships. In this time of economic
light of my day. [ live with the knowledge that I did my best for
turmoils and pressures. we hope you find it equally refreshing.
any patients and garnered all the honors and awards any man
- Ed.
could wish for As you probably don't know, the University made
me Professor Emeritus, of which 1 am most proud.
Dear David:
Thank you again for writing me. You are a very dear person
I have had the privilege and pleasure of being M.'s inter-
and challenged my skills when your psoriasis was out of control.
nist for the past 13 years. 1 find her the crowning joy in any day
Your travels and life sound wonderful and thank you for sharing
that she is scheduled; apparently you did as well.
with me.
She sent me a copy of your touching and inspiring letter.
I have completed a book titled, A Healing Touch, which is
Your admission of personal frailty, which only 100 many physi-
about the changing atmosphere of the doctor-patient relation-
clans continue to defleer upon patients and to ignore within
ship under the new managed care system. It is with an agent in
themselves, was beautifully balanced against your gratitude for
New York City now and 1 SO hope it will get published. The
the rewarding aspects of doctoring.
reviews were good and the subject is timely. It may be my last
I would love to submit this egalitarian doctor-patient CX-
contribution to my profession but, then again, maybe not There
change of yours to the San Francisco Medical Society magazine
is still fire in my belly and I have a need to give back to my
staff, if you could agree to it. 1 think your continuing contribu-
fellow man all the privileges and joys I had as a doctor. Stay
non of a book, despite the dismay at changes in the profession
happy and well and never give up. You are in good hands and I
and in your own life, would give hope to others like me who
wish you all the very best.
often question the daily pleasure/pain ratio. 1 began practice in
David Cram. MD
1980; everything was different -- except the delight at caring
for others and facing the challenge of illness. Warching M. re-
cover to a great extent from her serious cardiomyopathy (and
Anchor Drugs
the psoriasis) has been one of the highlights of my career.
Whether or not youngree to letting me send the letter along,
481 Grand Ave., S.S.F., CA 94080
Tel: (415) 588-3812 Fax: (415) 588-1730
] was very glad M. shared it with me.
Paul K. Jajeh R. Ph. B.S.
Yours,
Dr. Raymond P. Jajeh Pharni. D.
Erica T. Goode, MD
Dr. Richard C. lajch Pharm. D.
Dear M.:
Professional Compounding Pharmacists
I SO enjoy hearing from my former patients and especially
Compounding Unavailable Medicines
my favorites like you. 1 very much enjoyed caring for you and
Sterile Opthalmic Preparations
Was sorry 1 had to give up my practice because of Parkinson's
Suppositories
Disease. I was just getting good!
Troches
I was aware from Dr. G. that you were under his care and
Dermatalogicals
had done SO well on medication. He and I are good friends and
Nasal Preparations
he is an outstanding dermatologist. How wonderful this drug
Physician Unique Formulation
has given you so much benefit; I am very happy for you.
Free Delivery
I, roo, believe that every day is special and we must remain
grateful for being alive no matter what. My disease is progres-
Finally: The Art of Pharmacy
sive but so far 1 have responded to the medications and at times
United With The Art of Medicine
seem almost normal, although I feel tremendous fatigue. 1 truly
miss my patients and have many dreams of being back in my
office. I still can travel and will do SO until I become confined
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1997
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of a boon in research dollars for alterna-
"You can't determine what is really
aromatherapy and massage therapy, and a
tive medicine.
going on with a patient in :1 15-minute
variety of other therapies, gain visibility
Where do alternative medical provid-
session. At the clinic, we treat the whole
and profitability. the medical community
and physicians fu together? The shape
patient health, lifestyle, work and fam-
should expect more from alternative
that complementary care clinics are tak-
ily relationships instead of patching
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them up," said Dr. Saltzman. "From our
search, more interaction with non-con-
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ventional practitioners and more dialogue
care. The model for care is closer to an
be practiced."
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integrated "team approach" to primary
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 5, 1997
Ms. Kelly H. Carnes
Department of Commerce
Room 4814C
Washington, DC 20320
Dear Kelly:
Thank you for your letter and for recommending
Delissa Ridgway to the U.S. Court of International Trade. I
have shared her resume with others here involved in the
selection process. I am confident that she will be given full
consideration.
Thanks for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Hope you
am well
Men Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
08/02/1997 02:54
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August I, 1997
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Old Executive Office Building
Room 100
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Melanne:
I hope you and all the staff are having a good summer. I have been very pleased to
see the issues you all have been working on lately. In particular, I am thrilled that Hillary
has been speaking out regarding children's brain development and the importance of the
first three years of life. For obvious reasons, this is near and dear to my heart.
I am writing to bring to your attention an outstanding candidate for the U.S. Court
of International Trade: Delissa A. Ridgway. A copy of her biography is attached.
Lisa is now the Chair of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United
States (a senate confirmed judicial appointment). In this capacity, she has adjudicated
hundreds of international cases over the past three years, including several thousand
complex commercial and expropriation cases brought by U.S. nationals against Iran:
hundreds of cases by U.S. nationals against Albania for expropriations of property by the
former Communist regime: and more than a thousand cases against Germany brought by
U.S. nationals who were interned in Nazi concentration camps during World War 1I.
Lisa has more than a decade of experience in international legal practice, including
international commercial arbitration and litigation. international business transactions and
public international law. She also has taught international trade to LL.M students at
American University, as Adjunct Professor of International Business Transactions.
In addition, Lisa is a long and loyal supporter of the President and First Lady, as
well as a staunch supporter of the Democratic party. She was a tounding member (in
1992) of the DNC Women's Leadership Forum (involving women giving $1000 annually),
and recruited dozens of other women to join the WLF. She also served on the Steeting
Committee of the DNC Saxophone Club during 1992 and 1993. She did extensive fund
raising--especially within the women's community--for Clinton/Gore in 1992.
I practiced law with Lisa at Shaw, Pittman, and have known her for more than ten
years. I can vouch for her ability. character. integrity, loyalty, energy and enthusiasm. I
think she is just the kind of candidate we need for this position.
Best wishes to you. As always, please do not hesitate to call me whenever [ can be
of help to you or Hillary.
Sincerely,
Kelly Kelly H. Carnes
08/02/1997 02:54
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FCSC
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U.S. Department of Justice
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
of the United States
Office of the Chair
washington, U.C. 20579
The Honorable Delissa A. Ridgway
Delissa A. Ridgway is Chair of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of
the United States, an independent, quasi-judicial agency within the U.S. Department
of Justice. The primary mission of the Commission is the adjudication of the claims
of U.S. nationals (corporations and individuals) against foreign governments under
special claims programs. The decisions of the tribunal are final and are not
reviewable under any standard by any court or other authority anywhere in the
world. In her capacity as Chair of the Commission, Ms. Ridgway is both the
administrative head of the agency and the president of the three-member
international tribunal.
The unique mission of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission puts it on the
cutting cdge of international law and foreign policy. The Commission recently
began an Albanian Claims Program, adjudicating the claims of U.S. nationals
against the Communist regime which took power in that country at the end of
World War n. Another new Commission program will decide the claims of U.S.
survivors of the Holocaust. That program is designed to implement a September
1995 agreement between the U.S. and Germany arising out of the celebrated Hugo
Princz case. The Commission also plays a central role in the implementation of the
new Helms-Burton Act. In February 1995, the Commission completed the Iranian
Claims Program, involving awards in excess of $88 million and the adjudication of
3100+ claims against the Government of Iran arising out of the 1979 Islamic
Revolution. In addition, the Commission is presently engaged in planning for the
Iraq Claims Program, which would include claims arising out of the Persian Gulf
War, pending the enactment of legislation by Congress conferring jurisdiction on
the Commission. Preliminary estimates value those claims in excess of $5.4 billion,
which would make it the largest such claims program ever. Past programs have
adjudicated claims against countries such as Cuba, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Rumania,
Hungary, the Soviet Union, Czechostovakia, Poland, China, East Germany, Italy,
Panama, Ethiopia and Egypt.
Before her appointment by President Clinton in June 1994 and her confirmation
by the Senate in September 1994, Chair Ridgway was a member of the International
Practice Group at Shaw. Pirtman, Potts & Trowbridge in Washington. D.C. She
is a recognized authority in the areas of international commercial law. international
transactions and international commercial arbitration/litigation, and has published
and lectured widely.
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financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA]
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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 PRAJ
h(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 [(8)(6) of the PRAJ
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes i(b)(7) of the FOIA)
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
h(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
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financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record mistile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
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10/31/1997 b(6)
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P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRAJ
h(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]
14 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 PRAJ
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 PRAI
h(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
h(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.
h(9) Release world disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
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003. letter
David R. Obey to Bob Nash (1 page)
12/16/1996 b(6)
COLLECTION:
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FOLDER TITLE:
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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(f) 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 PRAJ
h(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 PRAJ
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained ill 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]
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004. letter
Herb Kohl et al to Robert Nash (1 page)
01/31/1997
b(6)
COLLECTION:
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First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
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Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
b(1) National security classified information ((b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
h(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
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(h)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
h(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 PRAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
1% Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ((b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA}
h(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 FOLA]
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]
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005. letter
Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold to Robert Nash (1 page)
07/23/1997 b(6)
COLLECTION:
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OA/Box Number: 12168
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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 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 PRAI
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 [(h)(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]
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006. letter
David R. Obey to Robert Nash (1 page)
08/08/1997
b(6)
COLLECTION:
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Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
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Freedom of Information Act 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA]
b(1) National security classified information I(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 PRAJ
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRAI
h(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or fuancial
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]
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007. letter
Herb Kohl et al to Robert Nash (1 page)
01/31/1997
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
Verveer, Melanne Correspondence: July to December 1997 - C - D [2]
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Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAI
b(1) National security classified information |(b)(1) of the FOIA]
I2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA)
h(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
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRAJ
h(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information I(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ
h(6) Release would constitute N clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(8)(6) of the PRAJ
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.
h(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(h)(9) of the FOIA]
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008. letter
From: Anita Perez Ferguson to constituent (2 pages)
01/04/1996
b(6)
COLLECTION:
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Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
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Freedom of Information Act 15 U.S.C. 552(b))
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA)
h(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 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 |(h)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information |(a)(4) of the PRAI
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 PRAJ
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 FOLA]
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 FOIAL
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
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009. letter
Carolyn Leighton to Robert Nash (I page)
02/26/1997
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
Verveer, Melanne Correspondence: July to December 1997 - C - D [2]
2013-0534-S
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Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
l'l National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
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 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 PRAJ
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]
h(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]
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010. letter
Martin Apple to Bobby Nash (1 page)
07/22/1997
b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
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Freedom of Information Act- is U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
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]
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute ((b)(3) of the FOIAL
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 it clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ((b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAJ
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 j(b)(8) of the FOIA)
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
h(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will he reviewed upon request.
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011. letter
Anita Perez Ferguson to Bob Nash (1 page)
07/29/1997 b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
Verveer, Melanne Correspondence: July to December 1997 C- - D [2]
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Freedom of Information Act- 15 U.S.C. 552(b)|
PI National Security Classified Information |(a)(1) of the PRA
h(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating 10 the appointment 10 Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
1'3 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 PRAI
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 PRAJ
b(6) Release would constitute H 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 [tb)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
h(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.
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012. letter
Mary Woolley to Robert Nash (2 pages)
06/24/1997
b(6)
COLLECTION:
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First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
Verveer, Melanne Correspondence: July to December 1997 - C - D [2]
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Presidential Records Act - 144 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]
h(1) National security classified information |(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating 10 the appointment 10 Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
h(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
h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIAL
financial information I(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 it clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(a)(6) of the PRAJ
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.
h(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
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013. letter
Carolyn Leighton to Robert Nash (I page)
06/25/1997 b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
Verveer, Melanne Correspondence: July to December 1997 - C- D 121
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Freedom of Information Act- 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information |(a)(1) of the PRAJ
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 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 inv asion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy |(8)(6) of the PRA}
h(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.
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014. letter
Bob Nash to Joanne Howes (1 page)
01/31/1997 b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
First Lady's Office
Melanne Verveer
OA/Box Number: 12168
FOLDER TITLE:
Verveer. Melanne Correspondence: July to December 1997- C- D [2]
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Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 24, 1997
Mr. Ronald Cooper
Building a Future Campaign
P.O. Box 45089
Phoenix, AZ 85064
Dear Mr. Cooper:
Thank you very much for your letter and invitation to
the First Lady to participate as the Guest of Honor at the
dedication ceremony of the Thomas J. Pampas Elementary
School for homeless children this fall.
We have forwarded your request to Patti Solis-Doyle,
Director of Scheduling for the First Lady, and she will be in
touch as to whether or not Mrs. Clinton will be able to accept
you invitation.
Best wishes for your honorable pursuits.
Sincerely,
mene me Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
Building a Future
A campaign for a new Thomas J. Pappas Elementary School
Ronald D. Cooper
Executive Chair
July 11, 1997
Publisher
any to Patti
American Sports Partners, Inc.
William R. Shover
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Honorary Chair
Chief of Staff
Director of Public Affairs
The White House
The Arizona Republic
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Eric Hill
Washington, D.C. 20500
Celebrity Chair
Dear Ms. Verveer:
Middle Linebacker
Arizona Cardinals
Enclosed is the letter we sent to Mrs. Clinton regarding the dedication ceremony of the Thomas J.
Gary L. Nielsen
Pappas Elementary School for homeless children. We would certainly appreciate you giving this
Major Gifts Chair
your consideration. We wrote to her this past January, and although we understood that she was
unable to attend at the time, we received a positive response to our previous invitation from
Chief Financial Officer
Margaret Williams. Because of the nature of our school and the special population that we serve,
Best Western International, Inc.
we feel that this project would be of great interest to her.
Thomas J. Pappas
Regional Education
The dedication ceremony to open the doors of the new school for these very deserving children is
an event we are all anticipating. Mrs. Clinton's participation as Guest of Honor would greatly help
Center Foundation
to bring attention to our mission, our success, and the need for more programs like ours. We have
P.O. Box 45089
not yet established a date for the ceremony this fall and would be willing to coordinate our
Phoenix, AZ 85064
planning with your schedules. If you have any questions regarding the school or the ceremony,
please feel free to call me at the Pappas Foundation Office at (602) 957-5853 We hope you will
(602) 254-9313
be able to join us and anticipate your positive response.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Don Carper
Ronald D. Cooper
Chair
Building A Future Campaign
President of the Thomas J. Pappas
Regional Education Center Foundation
The Thomas J. Pappas Elementary
School serves children who are
homeless and is the only school of
its kind in the country.
Building a Future
A campaign for a new Thomas J. Pappas Elementary School
Ronald Cooper
Executive Chair
July 11, 1997
Publisher
American SportsPortners,
Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton
First Lady
William R Shoven-
The White House
Honorary Chair
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Director of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C. 20500
The Arizona Republicy
Dear Mrs. Clinton:
Eric Hills
Celebrity Chaim
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Thomas J. Pappas Regional Education Center
Middle Linebacker.
Foundation, I wish to extend an invitation to you and President Clinton to visit the Thomas J.
Arizona Cardinals&
Pappas Elementary School for homeless children and be Guests of Honor at the dedication
ceremony of the new campus this fall. We wrote to you this past January, and although we
Gary L Nielsen
understood that you were unable to attend at the time. we received a positive response to our
Major Gifts Chair)
previous invitation. Because of the nature of our school and the special population that we serve,
Chief Financial Officer
we feel that this project would be of great interest to you.
Best Western International, Inc
Thomas F: Pappas
The Thomas J. Pappas Elementary School is the only school of its kind in the country that focuses
on meeting the unique needs of homeless children. Although it is a public school. it is widely
Regional Education
supported by the community. We believe that the Pappas School embodies the spirit that you have
Center Foundation
set forth as First Lady, in that much of our success in educating these special children IS 3 result of
the tremendous efforts of our volunteers and donations from generous individual and corporate
P.O. Box 45089
citizens. In the true sense of the village concept. we could not adequately serve our students
Phoenix, AZ 85064
without the love and support of our community. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty that these
children are at risk for. By striving to meet the medical, psychological, nutritional. and many other
(602) 254-9313
needs of our students. they will be successful in the classroom and reach goals of their own.
We would be honored to host you on a tour of the school and the new campus we are building We
were aware of your recent visit to Phoenix, but unfortunately our invitation for a tour did not reach
you in time. 1 think after meeting our students and seeing the commitment of our staff and
volunteers, you will be very impressed. The dedication ceremony to open the doors of the new
school for these very deserving children is an event we are all anticipating Your participation as
Guests of Honor would greatly help to bring attention to our mission, our success. and the need for
more programs like ours. We have not yet established a date for the ceremony this fall and would
be willing to coordinate our planning with your schedule We hope you will be able to join us and
anticipate your positive response.
Thank you for your consideration
Carp
Ronald D Cooper
Chair
Building A Future Campaign
President of the Thomas J. Pappas
The Thomas J. Pappas Elementary
Regional Education Center Foundation
School serves children who are
homeless and is the only school of
its kind in the country.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1997
Mr. Alan Cranston
Chairman of the Board
State of the World Forum
The Presidio
P.O. Box 29434
San Francisco, CA 94129
Dear Mr. Cranston:
On behalf of the First Lady, thank you very much for
your letter and for Dr. Yunus' invitation to the State of the
World Forum in November.
I have forwarded your invitation to Patti Solis Doyle,
Director of Scheduling for the First Lady, and she will be in
touch with you as to whether or not it will be possible for Mrs.
Clinton to accept your invitation.
Thanks for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Meme Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
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President, Honr (1991-1996)
James A Boker, III
US Secretary of State
Enclosed is a letter from our mutual friend Dr. Yunus inviting you
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to the State of the World Forum November 4 -9. It is my sincere
Tansu Ciller
Prime Minister Turkey
hope that you might be able to join us. We find his work
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magnificent and are working with him to bring investors together
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President
with executives of his various companies.
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Jone Goodall
I am delighted that Chelsea has chosen Stanford, my alma mater. I
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live just ten minutes away. If I can be of help to Chelsea in any
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way, I am here.
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Prime Minister
The Netherlands (1982-1094)
My home phone and address, which you might pass on to Chelsea
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is: 27080 Fremont
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Los Altos Hills, CA 90420
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Home Phone: 415-948-6556
Deputy Executive President
Republic of South Alrica
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Prime Minister, Japan (1982-1987)
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Jehan Sodot
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Ted Turner
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 24, 1997
Ms. Joan Caivano
WLCA
Inter-American Dialogue
1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Joan:
Thank you very much for your thoughtful letter and the
report on the Women's Leadership Conference of the
Americas. I am sorry that I wasn't able to attend but am happy
to read that the conference was productive and successful.
Thanks for writing and best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
Inter-American
International Center for
Dialogue
Research on Women
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAS
July 18. 1997
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Office of the First Lady
OEOB - Room 102
Washington, DC 20500
Via FAX: 456-6244
Dear Melanne:
[ am writing to report on the first meeting of the Women's Leadership Conference
of the Americas (WLCA). convened by the International Center for Research on Women
and Inter-American Dialogue on July 10 and II in Washington. We were very sorry you
could not be with us. and wanted to tell you about the results as soon as possible. It was a
great success. We will send you the rapporteur's report on the meeting once it is prepared.
One hundred women have accepted membership in the network, and 60 of them
attended the two-day meeting. (1 am attaching the membership list, along with the
agenda, and will send under separate cover the briefing book with background papers.)
We achieved considerable geographic. ethnic. and sectoral diversity-nearly 20
percent of the Conference members are from the Caribbean and Central America. and
one-fourth of the U.S. members are Latinos. The group includes two former heads of
state. twenty private sector executives, twenty members of parliament. and seven women
in the media.
The group reached consensus on four key items: 1) the core objective of the
WLCA will be to expand the number of women in positions of leadership; 2) the WLCA
will monitor progress on international commitments made by governments on issues
concerning women. in particular at the first summit of the Americas, and vigorously
communicate the results to pressure for action; 3) the WLCA will focus immediate
attention on getting the Santiago summit agenda to give priority to women: and 4)
members of the WLCA will organize a half dozen working groups to facilitate decision
making and action.
The first day of the meeting was devoted to a discussion of the three substantive
issues identified by our steering committee: how to promote more women into positions
of political leadership: what are the obstacles and opportunities for women achieving
power in the corporate sector; and how should the region's educational systems be
reformed to eliminate gender discrimination and inequality. The next morning, the group
was led in a discussion on violence against women by representatives from several
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international organizations with programs actively addressing this problem in the region.
These substantive discussions provided the foundation for the strategic sessions
that followed. Several private sector women commented that, as non-experts, they
appreciated the opportunity this meeting provided to increase their understanding of the
issues and the focus of the women's movement worldwide. They confirmed one of the
driving theories behind the network: that up-to-date information on the status of women
and the obstacles they face will better equip women leaders in all sectors to bring about
progressive change for women within their own realm of influence.
At the final two sessions on Friday morning, decisions were reached on the
WLCA as an institution: what initiatives it should pursue or endorse. and where it should
head from here. There was agreement that two primary functions of the group in the short
term should be both to monitor progress on international commitments governments have
made regarding women, and to push for sustained attention to issues of concern to
women on the Santiago agenda in April 1998. The strategy would be two-pronged: begin
pushing now to ensure that women are mentioned explicitly in the summit's agenda-the
group committed to issuing a statement of priorities and the Chilean participants agreed
to take the lead in lobbying Santiago summit planners -and have ready in time for the
April summit a scorecard measuring progress made since Miami. Most agreed that the
five issue areas laid out in the monitoring proposal (Tab 7 of briefing book) were the right
ones. although the indicators for measuring progress would need to be refined in further
consultation with WLCA members.
Several women repeated that this group's competitive edge lay in the stature and
influence of its members. Therefore they stressed the importance of using this power and
visibility to capture public attention and pressure government leaders to act. To ensure the
success of the monitoring effort. it was agreed that the WLCA needs a communication
strategy, and that those members of the group accomplished in the media should be called
upon to help develop one and carry it out.
There was considerable enthusiasm for the idea of forming working groups in
order to facilitate reaching consensus on substantive issues areas, which would be key to
developing a group statement. Based on the discussions, we plan to form five issue
oriented groups on: 1) education and its relationship with labor markets; 2) domestic
violence and judicial reform; 3) political party and electoral quotas; 4) the role of the IFIs
and their working relationship with civil society; and 4) corporate responsibility. In
addition to these on substance, strategic working groups would also be useful to help
operationalize the decisions taken at this meeting. For example, we plan to organize
strategic working groups to develop a communication strategy; draft a statement for
Santiago and lobby for its inclusion in the agenda; and devise benchmarks and a strategy
to monitor international commitments. The secretariat is in the process of identifying and
engaging the right people to serve on these working groups.
Over the course of the two days. members of the WLCA met with several opinion
leaders in the Washington policy community. They engaged in a lively luncheon
discussion on U.S. foreign policy with a number of U.S. Congress members -including
the chairman of the international relations committee Ben Gilman (R-NY). Senator Bob
Graham (D-FL), representatives Constance Morella (R-MD). lleana Ros-Lehtinen (R-
FL), Jim Kolbe (R-AZ). Carlos Romero-Barcelo (D-PR). Thomas Ewing (R-II.). and
Shiela Jackson-Lee (D-TX). On Thursday evening, Mexican Ambassador Jesús Silva
Herzog hosted a reception to honor the WLCA at the Mexican Cultural Institute, and
Maria Echaveste. Advisor to the President and White House Liaison, gave the keynote
address. The meetings ended with a vigorous luncheon discussion led by Jessica
Mathews, newly appointed president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,
on the role of non-state actors in global decision making.
We were also very pleased to release at the meeting-and to send you under
separate cover-the just published version of the paper on women's leadership in the
region prepared for the Women's Leadership Conference of the Americas by Mala Htun
of Harvard University. Expanding Women's Opportunities for Leadership in Latin
America and the Caribbean was published jointly by the Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB). Inter-American Dialogue and ICRW.
Clearly there is much to be done to carry forward with the powerful momentum
unleashed at this first meeting of the WLCA. We will keep you informed of the activities
of this group and hope you would want to become actively engaged. Please do not
hesitate to call on me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Joan Jon Caivano
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1997
Mr. Gary Christopherson
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
Health Affairs
Department of Defense
Washington, DC 20301-1200
Dear Gary:
Thank you for you letter and for materials on CAP
which are most informative.
Thanks and best wishes in your important work.
I hope all is going well for you.
Sincerely,
me
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
SEPARTMENT ENT OF OREGON
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
@
WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1200
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
HEALTH AFFAIRS
May 1, 1997
Melanne,
Given the First Lady's role as Honorary Chairperson of the
International Leadership Forum for Women with Disabilities, I
thought you might be interested in an effort here at the Department
of Defense To better ensure that people with disabilities can
productively contribute to the Department's mission, a department-
wide program, the Computer/Electronics Accommodations
Program (CAP), was initiated with our office as the sponsor. For
your use, ] have forwarded some background materials on CAP
which you might find helpful.
As you would guess from my work at Presidential Personnel
in advancing the hiring of people with disabilities, 1 was extremely
pleased to see a program like this in place and have tried to be
supportive
If I can be of further assistance on this or anything else, give
me a call at 703-697-2111.
Gary May Christopherson
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 6. 1997
Dr. Christopher DeGraw
Center for Health Policy Research
The George Washington University
2021 K Street. NW
Suite 800
Washington. DC 20006
Dear Dr. DeGraw:
Thank you very much for your letter and invitation to
the First Lady to the Packard Roundtable for Children on
December 11. 1997.
Regrettably. the First Lady will be unable to attend due
to schedule conflicts. but sends her best wishes for a successful
and productive event.
Best wishes.
Sincerely.
meme
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 5, 1997
Mr. Steve Dennin
111 Peqout Trail
P.O. Box 3180
Mashantucket, CT 06339-3180
Dear Mr. Dennin:
Thank you very much for your letter and for the
information on the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and
Research Center and the invitation for the President and First
Lady to participate in the opening in June. Alberta Arthurs
spoke to me at some length about this remarkable project.
It is impossible at this time to know whether or not the
President and/or the First Lady will be able to participate next
year. We appreciate your staying in touch with us.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff to
the First Lady
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT
111 Pequot Trul. Post Office Box 3180
Mashanmcket, CT 06339-3180
MUSEUM AND
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November 25. 1997
Ms. Melanne Verveer
Chief of Staff
Office of the First Lady
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, DC
Dear Ms. Verveer:
Alberta Arthurs asked that I send you information about the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and
Research Center. Scheduled to open to the public on June 1. 1998. the Center will be a world-class
educational and cultural institution. and the largest Native owned and operated facility of its kind.
Alberta is helping us organize a Committee to commemorate the opening and felt it was important
that you be aware of the project. as we consider how best to approach the White House about the
possibility of the President and Mrs. Clinton participating.
We are contacting a representative group of leaders in education. Native American affairs, business,
politics and the arts and culture in order to familiarize them with the Museum and Research Center.
The individuals selected will be made known as information is released prior to the opening, and
they will be listed on the formal invitation. Although we've only just begun to extend these
invitations. I am pleased to report that John Echohawk, Henry Louis Gates and Dr. Charles Cullen,
President of the Newberry Library in Chicago have all agreed to serve on the Committee.
When completed, the 300.000 square foot building will feature a series of permanent exhibits that
tell the story of the Pequots and the land from the time of the glaciers to the present. A recent front-
page article in The New York Times featured some of the research that has formed the basis for the
exhibits, which will utilize state-of-the-art technologies. The voices of many tribes from throughout
the U.S. and Canada will be heard in the museum, beginning with five different interpretations of
the "Arrival of People" in North America. Additional facilities include a 400-seat auditorium
suitable for film, performances, symposia and conferences, a gallery for temporary exhibitions,
archaeology and conservation laboratories and classrooms for visiting school children and their
teachers.
The Center will use advanced information systems and technologies, including the Internet. to
enhance global access to all of its resources. which begin with a 150,000-title research library and a
10.000-volume children's library. Scholars in residence. as well as visitors, will work with a
collection of artifacts and source materials. These collections, among the largest in the world. will
be an integral part of this first-time indigenous effort to build a major research center devoted to the
richness and diversity of all Native American cultures.
Ms. Melanne Verveer
November 25. 1997
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It has been noted in the local media that "never before has an American Indian Tribe had such a
broad opportunity to put its story before the public". The Tribe's investment in this facility is
indicative of its desire to engage a large, diverse audience, beginning in 1998 and for generations to
come. A successful inaugural year is critical for a new institution seeking to establish an identity as
an educational and cultural resource. We look forward to the possibility of the President and Mrs.
Clinton assisting us as we work to achieve this important goal.
Please call me if you have any questions about the project and our plans for the opening. My direct
phone line here is (860) 572-6832. Dick Trudell. who is a consultant with the Tribe, also asked that
I encourage you to contact him directly if you need any additional information. His phone number
in Washington is (202)942-9000.
Sincerely, Steve Donnin
Steve Dennin
Director of Marketing and Development
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his election by the tribal membership in 1975. "We have worked hard to re-establish our community on tribal
land. and the opening of the Museum and Research Center will be the culmination of that effort and
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determination. Opening on June 1. 1998. the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center will present
the on-going story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and provide resources for the study of American
Indian cultures and histories. Located on the tribe's reservation in Mashantucket. Connecticut, the institution
- the only American Indian-owned and operated of its kind - will promote American Indian heritage.
scholarship. and cultural preservation through a dynamic public museum and a major research facility.
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reservations. For three centuries Mashantucket Pequors
continued to live on the tribe's land, and the reservation
remained the focus of tribal life. although many were forced
Captain John Underhill's portrayal of the attack on the Pequor fort at Mystic, 1637.
to move away in search of employment.
in the mid-1970s. Skip Hayward and a number of other
tribal members returned to the reservation with the goal of
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re-establishing the Mashantucket Pequot community on
tribal land. The past two decades have brought great changes
to the Mashantucket Pequots. By exercising its sovereignty,
the tribe has restored its self-sufficiency. regained its lost
land, reinvigorated its economy, and revitalized its cultural
heritage.
The Mashantucket Pequot Indian Land Claims Settlement
Act, granting federal recognition to the tribe in 1983,
boosted its economic and cultural resurgence. Successful
business ventures, including the establishment of a
destination resort on the reservation. also helped the
Mashantucket Pequots to fulfill their goals of self-sufficiency.
community. and the preservation of their cultural heritage.
The desire of this sovereign Nation to honor its history and
secure its future will be realized with the opening of the
Mashantucker Pequot Museum and Research Center on
June 1, 1998, the date marking the 361st anniversary of the
attack and destruction of the Pequor village in Mystic.
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collaboration between the Mashantucker Pequot Tribal
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facility. the Mashantucker Pequot Tribal Nation set as one of
further expand the visitor's experience.
its principal goals the building of a museum that would tell
its history. The Mashantucker Pequot Museum and Research
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to the activities of present-day tribal members. These
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re-creations. films, videos, and interactive media programs.
exhibits will be supplemented by a number of temporary
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a 5,000-square-foot temporary exhibit space.
exhibits annually, which will examine works on a wide
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range of subjects relating to Native America.
www.mashantucket.com
2 420-seat auditorium for educational programs and
performances of American Indian dance, music. storytelling,
Scholars. students, and the general public will find
and poetry.
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research
invaluable American Indian source material available
3 150.000-volume research library. at capacity, for the benefit
Center will offer all persons equal access and
through the Research Center's libraries, archive and special
of all those interested in American Indian histories and
opportunities to participate in its services. programs,
collections. and material collections. The Nation's growing
cultures.
and activities.
archaeological and ethnological collections focus on the
a 10,000-volume children's library, at capacity, related to
material culture of the Eastern Woodlands geographic area.
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a region stretching south from Canada to the Gulf of
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archaeological and ethnological collections focused on
Mexico and west from the Atlantic Ocean to the
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eastern North America.
Mississippi River.
state-of-the-art research and conservation laboratories and
Foxwoods
collections storage area.
The Museum and Research Center will serve as a resource
for educators: establish fellowship programs to support
Mashantucket Pequot Museum
print and electronic archives and special collections of
research projects by international scholars: develop
and Research Center
American Indian materials emphasizing northeastern North
America from the 16th-20th century and Native America
educational materials that relate to the permanent exhibits:
and present symposia, lectures. and demonstrations related
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throughout the 20th century.
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to American Indian histories. cultures, and art. On-going
a 14,470-square-foot restaurant featuring American Indian
activities at the Museum and Research Center will be
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cuisine.
enhanced by the different perspectives of visiting scholars.
an 8,000-square-foor retail store specializing in American
scientists, students. and American Indian artists and
Indian books, arts. and crafts.
craftspeople.
20 outdoor archaeological site. the Fort at Mashancucker,
circa 1675.
an outdoor re-creation of a Pequot farmstead, circa 1780.
Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, tribal members and
ARCHITECTURE
outside researchers searched town. county. and state
records for information on the Mashantucket
n 1993. the New York firm of Polshek and
Pequot tribe's history. In 1984. the tribe began
Partners. Architects. was selected to design a
planning the actual exhibits and in 1989.
building to house the Mashantucker Pequot
added the library and archive components to
Museum and Research Center. The architectural
the project.
design serves as a powerful symbol that represents
and celebrates the history of the Mashantucket
Formal planning for the Mashantucket Pequot
Pequor Tribal Nation, while respecting the
Museum and Research Center began in 1992
ecological and archaeological value of the site and
following the selection of DMCD Incorporated.
complementing the Museums permanent exhibits.
an exhibit design firm located in New York. to
complete the conceptual phase of planning. After
The facility will be located adjacent to a cedar swamp
more than a year of planning. Design Division.
sacred to the Mashantucket Pequots and will reflect the
Incorporated, also of New York. was then chosen to
close and long-standing relationship the tribe has sustained
implement the exhibit design.
with the land.
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MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT
MUSEUM AND
RESEARCH CENTER
EXPLORING THE
PROUD AND CONTINUING
HISTORY OF THE
PEQUOT TRIBAI NATION
AND THE CULTURE OF
NATIVE AMERICA
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woodlands of southeastern Connecti-
$1 million has been spent on the dig
ern Pequot nation "This just proves
By JUDITH H. DOBRZYNSKI
cut seem to say. And the secrets
itself.
what our oral history says.
LEDYARD, Com. - History
archeologists are unraveling here
The findings unearthed by archeol-
The evidence backing Ms Bell
bring vindication to a group that was
books may now have 10 acknowledge
ogists suggest that the Pequots not
comes from the discovery of the
sometimes derided in the 1970's for
only endured but also maintained
what Theresa H Bell, a member of
trace remnants of a fortified Pequot
seeking Federal recognition as a
the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Na.
many native practices - what they
village, probably built in 1670 and
tribe, the purest Pequot being a one-
ate, how they cooked, how many fam-
110n, has always felt in her heart:
abandoned in 1675. and several 18th-
eighth Pequot. and the accompany-
ily members lived together and more
The Pequots did not disappear in the
century dwellings
ing right to operate a casino.
- through at least the 18th century.
17th century when, ravaged by the
There are Tragments of wampurn.
Now, profits from Foxwoods, the
"We knew there had to be a story
combination of a war with the colo-
nuts, flint, tools, the oldest peach pit
Pequots' 24-hour-a-day casino, are
underneath the ground that hadn't
nists and smallpox, measles and
in the Northeast (probably) and
paying for a $135 million museum
been told," said Ms. Bell, grand-
other European diseases, the tribe
much else. The biggest treasure IS an
and research center to house evi-
daughter of Elizabeth George
earthenware cooking pot. as big as a
supposedly succumbed to European
dence found mere footsteps away
Plouffé, who pressed the dispersed
pumpkin, pieced together from
culture and was assimilated
from the conspicuously turquoise-
tribe to reupite a quarter-century
/
That 15 what the gently rolling
and-purple gambling hall. More than
ago and was the founder of the mod-
Continued on Page B4
Ruby Washington/The New York Tintes
Archeologists digging for artilacts at the remains of a fort built in the 1670's on the Mashantucket Pequot
reservation in Connecticut. The Pequots sided with the English in other tribes' war against the Puritans.
Profits From Foxwoods Casino Help
an Indian Tribe Reclaim Its History
Continued From Page Al
American Indians. It will also house
pieces and beams, maybe covered
a research center and hbrary.
with hide or sod. for perhaps 5 to 15
The complex, conceived 30 years
people.
shards. Together, these clues tell
ago, was one reason the tribe built
Since winter, graduate and under-
how the Pequots hung on after they
Foxwoods, whose annual gross reve-
graduate archeology students from
began their long slide in 1637. That
nues approach $1 billion. Some of the
the University of Connecticut and
year, after a series of raids by Eng-
profits, which have not been dis-
other colleges have been digging,
lish colonists intent on taking the
closed, have been invested in fisher-
separating soil samples into plastic
Pequots' land and taking over their
ies and a shipyard and used to make
bags, sifting some 10 find artifacts
fur trade, soldiers killed about half of
an annual payment to all 400 tribe
and storing others.
the tribe in a battle at Mystic that
members and pay fees to Connecti-
The alternating layers of dark and
lasted less than an hour. Then they
cut. But some have always been ear-
light suggest that a family returned
burned down the Pequots' homes.
marked for the research and the
to this site each winter to enjoy its
There is much work to do to before
museum.
southern exposure but left for a less
history could actually be revised, but
"We realized we'd need to gener-
tethered life for the rest of the year.
many experts agree il should be
ate a lot of money because we want-
"This archeology is really going to
ed to understand and find parts of
be important," said Kathleen J.
our history and culture that had been
Two Black Lines
Bragdon, an anthropology professor
lost for SO many years," said Ms.
at the College of William and Mary in
Bell, whose own hopes were re-
Add Up to a Fort
Williamsburg, Va., who has visited
inforced by memories of the bottles
"The fort is the coolest thing we've
the sites and is the author of "Native
and arrowheads and other trinkets
found," Mr. McBride said. Although
Peoples of Southern New England."
she found on the reservation as a
nothing but tiny Tragments has been
Kevin A. McBride, an associate
child on her personal "treasure
uncovered, he gets little argument
professor of archeology at the Uni-
hunts."
from other experts.
versity of Connecticut at Storrs who
"To find something like this fort,
is the director of research for the
from this time period, is unique," Dr.
Pequots, said: "We now understand
Presumed Lost,
Hauptman said "Here, in Esopus
how they survived and maintained
their cultural integrity. After all this
Accidentally Found
country," be added, naming a Dela-
ware Indian tribe, "we know there
IS done, we will know, in terms of the
Professor McBride, who IS not an
was an Indian fort, and we've never
Pequots, more about natives after
Indian, had no such hopes rooted III
found it. Archeologists have been
their contact with the Europeans
his background when he set out in
looking for it for a century."
than has ever been known before."
1983 to study the Pequots' native
And he sees further ramifications
grounds. "I didn't think much would
As Mr. McBride tells the story,
"I believe that what we're finding
be here," he said recently. "Most of
discovery of the Pequot fort was
here is not unique, that this has
the archeological record has been
serendipitous. Stopping his red
broader implications" for other Indi-
destroyed."
Toyota Land Cruiser on a bumpy dirt
ans of New England. he said "The
Laurence M. Haupiman, a history
road leading to II, he said the modern
individual decisions that each tribe
professor at the State University Col-
Pequots planned a maintenance
made were different But they made
lege at New Paltz, N.Y., and a CO-
building on the site.
decisions that would assure and
author of "The Requots In Southern
Because the Pequots send 111 the
maintain their culture." He said the
New England: The Fall and Rise of
archeologists whenever they plan to
findings supported his behef that the
An American Indian Nation," ex-
build, Professor McBride and his
tribes "were not passive," as the
plained why. "Village sites are hard
staff members explored With some
colonists had said.
to find because most are now-other
core drilling, they found some stone
In addition to traces of the Pe-
towns, like New London," he said.
tools. English flint and other "bits
quots' staying power, Mr. McBride
"We Europeans didn't discover the
and pieces that fold us there was a
has also found material that places
geopolitical or economic importance
historic site here." he said. That was
their ancestors backward in time:
of certain sites."
in 1986. and it was enough to stop the
vestiges of a prehistoric camp site
While the Pequots once presided
construction.
dating back 10,000 years, with hints.
over a 250-square-mile territory, Mr.
More intense work followed In the
as yet unproven, of evidence from
McBride's most important finds are
early 1990's The crews found aru-
11,000 years ago.
taking place on the 214 acres that,
facts from the 1780's: some brass,
"Ten thousand years IS very old
saved from encroachment, eventual-
some beads. "We thought it was a
for a documented site in New Eng-
ly were established as a reservation.
1780's farmhouse," Mr McBride
land," Dr. Bragdon said. "There are
Many finds have simply emerged
said "But slowly it began to dawn on
others of that period III other parts of
accidentally Early this year, for ex-
us that we might have found some-
North America, but this is one of the
ample, the contractor for a parking
thing from the 1670's We found Pe-
first that shows continuous occupa-
garage wanted to move some soil on
quot pottery that doesn't date after
tion in New England."
a small south-facing slope nearby.
1680," judging by its style They have
Next June 1, the 361st anniversary
"He cut in, and we saw some of this,"
also tested their findings with radio
of the massacre at Mystic, the tribe
Mr. McBride said, pointing to thin,
active carbon dating.
plans 10 open its museum complex,
dark stains that look like chocolate
Then came the revelation. The ar-
with Ms. Bell as executive director
frosting in a sandy-colored layer
cheologists had found one long black
It will devote 85,000 square feel to
cake.
stain of material and another long
telling the tribe's story and 5,000
These blotches teem with the resi-
black line perpendicular to " "It
square feet to galleries for special
due of a 10,000-year-old civilization:
exhibitions about the culture of other
pit houses, probably made of wood
Profits From Foxwoods Casino Help
an Indian Tribe Reclaim Its History
came to me on Block Island," where
The food wastes tell a tale that
he had gone for some respite, Mr
differs from colonial records, which
McBride said "I woke up at 3 A.M
are heavy on the improvements Eu-
and said, 'God, it's a fort.' I called
ropeans brought to Indian meals
back and said. "Connect the dots
The Pequots apparently did cat do.
Extend the two lines and dig and see
mesticated animals like pigs, but
if you get a corner."
they also continued to fish. hunt and
His colleagues did
gather food from nature.
Eventually, diggers discovered a
"When you look at all the food
square fort, with bastions at the cor-
remains, you'll find, with a few ex
ners. The design demonstrates that
ceptions, an overwhelming native
the Pequots, who sided with the Eng-
eating pattern," Mr. McBride said
lish in King Philip's War, an Indian
The Pequots also continued 10 cook
uprising to turn back the Puritans
outdoors in pits.
that engulfed New England in the
The existence of the Pequor fort
1670's, learned from them. Records
itself provides another example o!
show that a previous Pequot fort.
divergence from accepted wisdom
from 1637, was circular, not square,
"History says they were not well-
and lacked bastions A forge, mean-
organized, but this shows they were
while, demonstrates that the natives
well-organized, with an organization
used European technology III gun-
that allowed them to maintain then
smithing
OWN practices and take advantage of
Inside the fort is a village of 8 10 10
the for trade," Professor Bragdon
houses, yielding d trove of fragments
said
from iron kettles, pothooks, pottery
"What Kevin has," she added.
pots with Pequot marks, pipes
"documents their active participa-
stamped with English makers'
tion III the fur trade and shows that
marks, wampum, musket balls, gun
they were real players III the econ-
fhnts, arrow points, spear points and
omy, not pawns of the Europeans"
decorative objects
Professor McBrude sums up what
"We also found two garbage
he has learned SO far this way. "We
dumps," Mr. McBride said, "one in
are finding European cultural influ
which everyone threw everything
ences, but also native culture under
and one in a wigwan with incredible
lymg it." Instead of assimitating, the
food remains." These included indi-
Pequots made some strategic re
cations of mits, corn, beans, squash.
treats.
peach pits, PIP, deer. raccoon, duck,
To Ms. Bell, remembering 111°F
turkey, geese, and fish from both the
grandmother's tales. the discoveries
coast and local ponds.
ring true. "I am glad we started
Clearly, the Pequots interacted
this," she said, "We don't need an
with the English colonists III many
archeological site to learn a for of
ways at least as early as the 1670's
this; my grandmother still cooked
Sites where wampum was manufac-
outside. and i have a fire pit. 100. But
tured and stored suggests, 100. that
other people do Outside people have
they "were probably getting 'rich,
to have proof to change the history
books
though not rich III the European
sense." said Professor Bragdon of
William and Mary.
Sifting through all the information,
Mr. McBride can surmise much else
about Pequot life. The presence of
more than one fire III a household for
example, suggests that extended
families lived together, possibly sib-
lings as well as graadparents, par-
ents and children