Bush and Clinton Letters papers, 1997-2002
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Bush and Clinton Letters papers
- Dates
- 1997-2002 (inclusive)19972002
- Quantity
- .25 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- IJC MG 8002
- Summary
- Letters and a photo related to Lionel Hampton and presidents Clinton and Bush.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jazz musician Lionel Hampton (1908-2002) served as a goodwill ambassador for President Eisenhower post-World War II. This role involved him touring the world and playing music. President Bill Clinton honored him with the National Medal of Arts in 1996. In 1992 he was appointed to the board of the Kennedy Center.
Content Description
This small collection includes letters from Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Some were sent to Lionel Hampton and some to Idaho Senator McClure after Hampton's death.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS: Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS: Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series I: Images
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Description: Letters and Image5 items : Bill Clinton; George Bush; Lionel HamptonDates: 1997-2002Container: Folder 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Correspondence
- Jazz Musicians
Personal Names
- Hampton, Lionel
