Letters

Memo concerning placement of media advertisements, texts of television advertisements, campaign brochure, estimate of media costs for the 1978 primary election, schedules for television advertisements during April and May, clippings of newspaper advertisements, and a copy of the August-September 1978 issue of The Texas Spectator published by the Clements campaign

Clippings about him and his campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination

Contents of a notebook containing information on Clements, major topics of his campaign, some of the questions Clements was most frequently asked, and notes on organization, speaking tips, and preparation for the message

Decisions and planning notebook

Remarks at the campaign kickoff in Forney, Texas on September 4; keynote speech at the Texas Republican Party convention on September 9; remarks to the Young Men’s Business League in Austin on September 21; and remarks in Dallas on October 13. Also includes his suggestions for the Republican State Party Platform, text for an undated speech by Rita Crocker Clements, and a note from Doug [probably Douglas O. Brown] concerning lyrics with the lyrics of a western song he wrote for a dinner (probably a campaign event) which a group called Uncalled Four agreed to perform

Report of a survey done by Tarrance and Associates

For the week ending October 11, including all contributions with name, address, and amount contributed from June 1

For the week ending November 11, including all contributions with name, address, and amount contributed, pages 176-289 plus additional summary reports by region

Press releases issued by the Clements campaign, November 28, 1977 through June 30, 1978 along with biographical information about Clements and a transcript of his February 2, 1978 press conference in Austin

Campaign Organization, Directives, and Sample Letters, Includes regular weekly reports to Nola Haerle, other communications, and a workbook for Clements County Chairmen

Directory, Listings of paid campaign staff and volunteer staff each of the regions of the state

The Rita Crocker Clements papers include considerable correspondence, clippings, speeches, daily schedules, block calendars, reports, brochures, pamphlets, leaflets, photographs, and a variety of other types of materials that document the her career as an active Republican Party member and club member as well as an advocate for education, historical preservation, women’s issues, and other matters during nearly fifty years of the 20th century.

Letters, flyer, program, clippings, gift form, and copy of Mrs. Clements’ speech about the business climate in Texas at the event in Houston

Letters, notes, press release, program, and copy of Mrs. Clements’ key not address about voluntarism at the conference in Austin

Letters, notes, flyer, brochures about attractions in the city, map, and copy of Mrs. Clements’ remarks about the Texas economy and economic development in Grand Prairie

Letters, notes, and newsletter about Mrs. Clements speaking to the group in San Antonio

Letters, schedule for Mrs. Clements, notes, clipping, information on the history and historical preservation of Georgetown, and two speeches for Mrs. Clements, one for the Georgetown Area United Way Kickoff and one for the Georgetown Main Street Tour

Letters, notes, schedule for Mrs. Clements, agenda, program, and copy of Mrs. Clements’ keynote speech at the Volunteer Services State Council in Austin

Letters, schedule for Mrs. Clements, and copies of a speech titled Women in Politics given on April 22, 1987 at an unidentified location that was apparently modified by Mrs. Clements for the Lakeway Women’s Club and a copy of a speech titled The Role of Women in Politics that was given to the Lakeway Women’s Club

Letters, memo, notes, invitation, program, map, and copy of Mrs. Clements speech at the dedication ceremony for Casa Rubye at the MHMR facility at the San Antonio State Hospital

Letter, schedule for an open house/forum concerning Mrs. Clements serving on an honorary advisory board to support a breast screening project, and flyers, brochures, and reports on breast cancer

Invitation to a tea at the Governor’s Mansion at which Mrs. Clements was co-chairman

Letters and programs for Governors’ wives during the conference in Washington, DC

Memo, note, and texts of public service announcements recorded by Mrs. Clements to honor students in the Austin Independent School District who achieved an A+ average

Letter about and text for a public service announcement by Mrs. Clements regarding child care for Week of the Young Child

Letters, memos, notes, invitations to and flyers about events at the center, list of members of the Winedale Council, calendar of events at the center, Newsletters from the center, clipping about the awards presentation, and two versions of Mrs. Clements acceptance speech upon receiving a special historical preservation award for her role in restoring the Governor’s Mansion

Invitation to and letters about Governor and Mrs. Clements being Honorary Chairmen of the ball and attending an ambassador’s luncheon hosted by the Dallas/Fort Worth Consular Corps prior to the ball

Letters about Governor Clements contributing a luncheon for four at the Mansion and Mansion Function Request to schedule the luncheon

Letter inviting Mrs. Clements to attend the annual Civic Leaders’ Luncheon at the Library on May 24, with a note indicating the invitation had been accepted

Letters, lists of participants in various cities, record of winners of the awards in 1986 and 1987, criteria for judging the nominations for awards, summary of the results of the programs under the auspices of Keep Texas Beautiful, invitation to cities to enter the competition for the 1989 awards, schedule for the tour to present awards, roster of the Port Aransas Clean Team, and copy of remarks made by Mrs. Clements in the various award winning cities

Letters, Mansion function sheet, newsletters, and brochures about the charter meeting of the Grandparents Club and raising funds for the hospital

Memo outline schedule for the convention with Governor Clements’ proposed planned activities, memo about and agenda for the annual luncheon of the Texas Republican County Chairman’s Association, a memo containing a synopsis of the convention for Governor Clements’ review, an agenda for the breakfast fundraiser for Kent Hance, program for the June 9-11 convention, program for the tribute to George Strake, and text of Mrs. Clements’ remarks in introducing Barbara Bush

Letter inviting Mrs. Clements to attend a luncheon honoring Ambassador Sir Anthony Acland GCMG KCVO at the Metropolitan Club hosted by Frank C. Cooksey, Mayor of Austin. Also includes brief biographical information about the Ambassador.