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This collection contains index cards prepared by Anne Kamstra documenting autograph requests for President Ford. Cards typically include the recipient's name and address, requester's name, suggested inscription, date of request, and date answered. Most requests are for signed photographs; some requests are for items provided by the requester, including programs, newspapers, and quilts. Occasionally, cards are accompanied by correspondence between Kamstra and other staff members discussing whether or not to fulfill the request, and if so, how.ARRANGEMENTThe first two sections ("Special File"…
Finding Aid
The Dorothy Downton files are a fragmentary collection of materials created, received, referred, or filed by Dorothy Downton as personal secretary to President Gerald Ford. The files primarily document Downton's role in handling the personal correspondence and daily expenses of the First Family. The collection also includes materials from the 1976 Presidential campaign and some official materials filed for the President's use.
Finding Aid
The bulk of this collection is comprised of routine personal correspondence between President Ford (or Mildred Leonard on his behalf) and his family, friends, colleagues, and former constituents. Many of these letters are congratulatory in nature, but some also express opinions of the Nixon pardon and other events and policies and “get well soon” wishes for Mrs. Ford.