This collection consists of two series: KARDEX Directories and Outgoing Correspondence Indexes.
KARDEX Directories (Boxes 1-3, 1 linear foot).
This series consists of computer printouts of KARDEX directories. There are five directories: last name; state or country, thereunder by last name; category, thereunder by last name; first name; and state or country, thereunder by first name. Each directory includes information on presidential acquaintances, athletes, celebrities, politicians, and other prominent individuals. An individual record includes the following fields: name, address, and assigned category code (e.g., personal friend, celebrity, former White House staff, etc.). View the list of category codes.
Outgoing Correspondence Indexes (Boxes 3-58, 24 linear feet).
This series consists of computer printout indexes to outgoing White House correspondence, especially form responses to public opinion and request mail. The indexes include the names and addresses of correspondents, method of delivery (e.g., mail, hand-carried, or telegram), category code (e.g., post election support, religious messages, and children's letters), form letter number, and the dates the correspondence was received and the White House's response was sent out. View the list of category codes.
THESE SERIES ARE NOT FULLY DESCRIBED IN PRESNET.
KARDEX Category Codes
00 Deceased
10 Family
11 Former President’s Family
15 Personal Friend
20 Presidential Appointment
21 Former Presidential Appointment
22 Cabinet
23 Sub-Cabinet
25 Heads of Agencies and Establishments
30 White House Staff
31 Former White House Staff
32 Government Employees
35 US Senator, DEM.
36 US Senator, REP.
37 Former US Senator, DEM.
38 Former US Senator REP.
40 US Rep DEM.
41 US Rep REP.
42 Former US Rep DEM.
43 Former US Rep REP.
44 Congressional Staff
45 Governor DEM.
46 Governor REP
47 Former Governor DEM.
48 Former Governor REP.
50 Elected Official
55 Former Elected Official
56 Judiciary
58 Foreign Dignitaries
60 Diplomatic
65 Former Diplomatic
66 Military
68 Joint Chiefs of Staff
70 Religious Leader
72 Athlete
74 Entertainer
76 Celebrity
78 Media
80 National Committee Member
82 Delegate
84 Delegate ALT
86 Campaign Worker
90 Political Friend
92 Contributor
93 Business
94 Labor Leader
95 Educator
99 Preinaugural
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Details
25 linear feet.
Series List
KARDEX Directories (Boxes 1-3, 1 linear foot).
This series consists of computer printouts of KARDEX directories. There are five directories: last name; state or country, thereunder by last name; category, thereunder by last name; first name; and state or country, thereunder by first name. Each directory includes information on presidential acquaintances, athletes, celebrities, politicians, and other prominent individuals. An individual record includes the following fields: name, address, and assigned category code (e.g., personal friend, celebrity, former White House staff, etc.).
Outgoing Correspondence Indexes (Boxes 3-58, 24 linear feet).
This series consists of computer printout indexes to outgoing White House correspondence, especially form responses to public opinion and request mail. The indexes include the names and addresses of correspondents, method of delivery (e.g., mail, hand-carried, or telegram), category code (e.g., post election support, religious messages, and children's letters), form letter number, and the dates the correspondence was received and the White House's response was sent out.