Overview
Texas State Archives
Texas. Governor
(1995-2000 : Bush)
Governor George W. Bush
Press Office web site development files
1890-2000, undated
bulk 1995-2000
Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. Types of records in this series include photographs, publications, articles, computer disks, CD-ROMs, a program, audiocassettes, videocassettes, memoranda, notes, negatives, slides, proof sheets, news clippings, correspondence, faxes, e-mails, and press releases. Dates range
from 1890 to 2000 and undated with the bulk of records dating from
1995 to 2000.
These
materials are written predominately in English with a few phrases and letters in
Spanish.
5.4 cubic
ft.
The records are located at the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act
exceptions including, but not limited to, agency memoranda and working papers
(V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 552.111) and e-mail addresses (V.T.C.A.,
Government Code Section 552.137), an archivist must review these records before they
can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for research under the
provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552).
The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by
mail (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, P. O. Box 12927, Austin, TX
78711), fax (512-463-5436), email (Dir_Lib@tsl.state.tx.us), or see our web page
(https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/requestgovernorbushrecords.html). Include
enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the
archivist to accurately identify and locate the information requested. (Note: The
Governor's Office has requested that the State Archives contact the Public
Information Coordinator for the Governor's Office when we receive a Public
Information Act request for these records.) If our review reveals information that
may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open
records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released.
The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a
request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to
render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the
potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted
or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.
Restrictions on Use
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also
include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains
with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright
Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
Some of the records in this series are copies of photographs obtained from other repositories. Researchers will need to contact the original repository if they wish to obtain copies of the images.
Technical Requirements
Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by Archives staff when reviewing photographic
materials.
To view videocassettes or CD-ROMs or listen to audiocassettes please contact Archives staff.
Records contain information on 3.5 inch computer disks. The researcher wishing to view any of
the information on the disks should consult with Archives staff and be aware that
the archives may not own the equipment needed to access some disk information.
Agency History
The governor of Texas is the chief executive officer of the state,
elected by the citizens every four years. The duties and responsibilities of
the governor include serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military
forces; convening special sessions of the legislature for specific purposes;
delivering to the legislature at the beginning of each regular session a report
on the condition of the state, an accounting of all public money under the
governor's control, a recommended biennial budget, an estimate of the amounts
of money required to be raised by taxation, and any recommendations he deems
necessary; signing or vetoing bills passed by the legislature; and executing
the laws of the state. The governor can grant reprieves and commutations of
punishment and pardons, upon the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and
Paroles, and revoke conditional pardons. He appoints numerous state officials
(with the consent of the Senate), fills vacancies in state and district offices
(except vacancies in the legislature), calls special elections to fill
vacancies in the legislature, fills vacancies in the United States Senate until
an election can be held, and serves as ex officio member of several state
boards.
The office of governor was first established by the Constitution of
1845 and superseded the office of president of the Republic of Texas. The
position now exists under authority of Article IV, Section 1 of the
Constitution of 1876 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 401. To be elected
governor, a person must be at least thirty years old, a United States citizen,
and a resident of Texas for at least five years preceding the election. In
1972, the term of office was extended from two to four years, effective in
1975. Since 1856 the governor has had the use of the Governor's Mansion.
In 1999 there were 198 full time equivalent employees in the Office of
the Governor. Thirteen divisions outside of the Executive Office assist the
governor in carrying out his functions: Administration; Appointments; Budget
& Planning; Communications; General Counsel; Legislative; Policy;
Scheduling; Criminal Justice Division; Governor's Committee on People with
Disabilities; Office of Film, Music, Television and Multimedia Industries;
Women's Commission; and Texas Council on Workforce and Economic
Competitiveness.
Major responsibilities of the Press Office (also known as Communications) under Governor George W. Bush included issuing press releases and media advisories on the activities and actions of the Governor, as well as First Lady Laura Bush; writing speeches for the Governor and the First Lady; collecting, copying, and distributing copies of newspaper clippings about the Governor, First Lady, and issues of concern to Texans; handling requests for interviews with the Governor; and creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. Karen P. Hughes served as Director of Communications until June 1999, when she became Governor Bush's presidential campaign spokesperson.
(Sources include: Guide to Texas State Agencies, 9th and
10th eds., (1996 and 1999); the contents of the records; and versions of the
Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's term available on the Internet
Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed
on March 3, 2009.)
George W. Bush Biographical Sketch
George W. Bush served as governor of Texas from January 17, 1995 to
December 21, 2000, resigning as governor in the middle of his second term to
become president of the United States.
He challenged the incumbent governor, Democrat Ann Richards, running
on promises to improve public education and to reform the juvenile justice
system, welfare, and the state's tort laws -- the system under which an injured
person may sue for damages. During the 74th Legislature in 1995, he worked with
the Democrats who controlled both houses of the Texas legislature and managed
to get bills passed that dealt with the four issues he had emphasized in his
campaign. Bush was seen as pro-business and a consensus-builder.
Bush advocated and signed the two largest tax cuts to date in Texas
history, totaling over $3 billion. To pay for the cuts, he sought
(unsuccessfully) federal approval of a plan to privatize Texas' social
services. Education reform was a priority throughout his terms, with
legislation emphasizing local control of schools, higher standards, and a
revised curriculum. Controversy has followed, with charter schools mired in
financial scandals and protests against one test determining a child's
promotion. After winning reelection in 1998, Bush began his bid for the
presidency and was not as involved in the 76th Legislature in 1999.
George W. Bush was born July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut and
grew up in Midland and Houston, Texas. He graduated from Andover Academy, and
received a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a master's from Harvard
Business School. He served as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard. In 1978,
Bush was defeated in a run for the U.S. Congress in West Texas. He was involved
in energy exploration from the 1970s into the 1980s. From 1989 until his
election as governor, Bush worked with the Texas Rangers baseball organization,
leading a group of partners in purchasing the team, and then serving as
managing general partner. He married Laura Welch in 1977; they have two
daughters.
(Sources include: Versions of the Governor's Office web site during Governor Bush's
term available on the Internet Archive at http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.governor.state.tx.us, accessed
on March 3, 2009.)
Scope and Contents of the Records
Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. Types of records in this series include photographs, publications, articles, computer disks, CD-ROMs, a program, audiocassettes, videocassettes, memoranda, notes, negatives, slides, proof sheets, news clippings, correspondence, faxes, e-mails, and press releases. Dates range
from 1890 to 2000 and undated with the bulk of records dating from
1995 to 2000.
The records of the Texas Governor George W. Bush
Press Office web site development files are
divided into two subseries: web site files and photographs.
The subseries Web site files, 1987 to 2000, contains hard-copy publications (providing background information and ideas for the Governor's Office web site) and a videocassette, audiocassettes, computer disks, and CD-ROMs, dealing with a variety of subjects. Other records in this series are printouts of pages from the Lone Star Leaders and Legislative Information web sites, plus associated correspondence, faxes, e-mails, memoranda, press releases, publications, and photographs. A history of Governor Bush’s web site includes a historical analysis and sample pages from the web site in 1996, 1998, and 2000. Topics covered by the analysis include design, navigation and links, technology, and content.
Finally, a group of alphabetical topic files concerns subjects such as criminal justice, disabilities, the Governor’s Mansion, proclamations, and the Women’s Commission, among others.
The series Web site photographs consists of more than 838 photographs relating to Governor George Bush, events he participated in, and the Governor's Office web site, dating 1890 to 2000 and undated. Most of the photographs in this series are copies of photographs obtained from other repositories or photographs sent to the Governor's Office by participants in the events depicted.
Many of the photographs were given a unique ID number by the Press Office staff and grouped into several categories, including family, campaign, inauguration, and web design. These photographs are labeled with an alphanumeric code indicating category, date (when known), and item number. Many of the family history photographs were obtained from the George Bush Presidential Library.
One group contains historical photographs for possible use on the Governor's inauguration web site. These photographs are copies obtained from the holdings of the Texas State Preservation Board, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio. Most of the remaining records are unlabeled photographs, negatives, and proof sheets of Governor Bush at various events with constituents and related textual materials.
Organization of the Records
These records are organized into two subseries by the creating agency
and State Archives staff:
- Web site files, 1987-2000, undated, bulk 1996-2000, 3 cubic ft.
- Web site photographs, 1890-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, 2.4 cubic ft.
Index Terms
The terms listed here were used to catalog the
records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.
Personal Names:
Bush, George W. (George
Walker), 1946-
Corporate Names:
Texas. Office of
the Governor. Press Office
Subjects:
Governors--Texas.
Government
information--Texas.
Government
web sites--Texas.
Places:
Texas--Politics and
government--1951-
Document Types:
Photographs--Texas--Governors--1890-2000.
CD-ROMs--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Audiocassettes--Texas--Governors--1987-1997.
Videocassettes--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Floppy disks--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Programs (documents)--Texas--Governors--1999.
Memorandums--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Notes--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Negatives (photographic)--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Slides (photographs)--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Contact sheets--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Clippings--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Publications--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Correspondence--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Faxes--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Press releases--Texas--Governors--1995-2000.
Functions:
Maintaining government web sites.
Related Material
The following materials are offered as possible
sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the
records. The listing is not exhaustive.
Texas State
Archives
Texas Governor George W. Bush Press Office speech and press
files for First Lady Laura Bush at the Texas State Archives, 1980-2000, undated,
bulk 1995-2000, 6.5 cubic ft.
Texas Governor George W. Bush Press Office speech files,
1986, 1989-2000, undated, bulk 1995-2000, 1 cubic ft.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item and cite the subseries), Texas Governor George W. Bush Press Office web site
development files. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State
Library and Archives Commission.
Processing Information
Processed by Jessica Tucker, October 2010
Finding aid updated by Tonia J. Wood, April 2013
Accession Information
Accession number: 2002/151
In December 2000, Governor George W. Bush designated the George Bush Presidential Library as
the repository for the records from his tenure as Governor of Texas, under
authority of Texas Government Code, Section 441.201. Shortly after he left
office, the records were shipped to the Bush Library in College Station, Texas.
Texas Attorney General John Cornyn ruled that the records are state records
subject to the Texas Public Information Act and the management of the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission even after transfer to a federal facility
(Opinion No. JC-0498, May 3, 2002). In July 2002 the records were transferred
from the Bush Library to the Texas State Archives in Austin for preparation for
research use. In June 2003, a memorandum of understanding signed by
representatives of the National Archives and Records Administration, the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission, and George W. Bush replaced a January
2002 interim memorandum of understanding. The records were moved to the George
W. Bush Presidential Library in February 2013.
Detailed Description of the Records
Web site files,1987-2000,
undated,
bulk
1996-2000,
3 cubic ft.
Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. The subseries Web site files, 1987 to 2000, contains a variety of hard-copy publications, which provided background information and ideas for the Governor's Office web site. Also included are the following: one videotape, five audiocassettes, several computer disks, and eight CD-ROMs, dealing with a variety of subjects ranging from the 1987 inauguration of Governor Clements to youth art exhibits to literacy grants. Other records in this series relate more directly to the Governor's Office web site, such as the records concerning Lone Star Leaders and Legislative Information web sites. There are printouts of pages from each web site, plus associated correspondence, faxes, e-mails, memoranda, press releases, publications, photographs, and related material. A history of Governor Bush’s web site features a 14-page historical analysis followed by sample pages from the web site in 1996, 1998, and 2000. Topics covered by the analysis include design, navigation and links, technology, and content.
Finally, a group of alphabetical topic files concerns subjects such as criminal justice, disabilities, the Governor’s Mansion, proclamations, and the Women’s Commission, among others. Printouts of pages from the web site are accompanied by related memoranda (e.g. from Jane Cook, web coordinator, to Karen Hughes), e-mails, correspondence, news clippings, press releases, publications, and associated materials. Of particular note is a series of weekly reports on Internet usage called Webtrends, prepared by the Office of the Governor. Examples of subject headings include criminal justice, disabilities, the Governor’s Mansion, proclamations, and the Women’s Commission.
Arrangement
These records were arranged by subject by the creating agency.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act
exceptions including, but not limited to, agency memoranda and working
papers (V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 552.111) and e-mail addresses
(V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 552.137), an archivist must review these
records before they can be accessed for research. The records may be
requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act
(V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an
interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail (Texas State Library
and Archives Commission, P. O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711), fax
(512-463-5436), email (Dir_Lib@tsl.state.tx.us), or see our web page
(https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/requestgovernorbushrecords.html).
Include enough description and detail about the information requested to
enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information
requested. (Note: The Governor's Office has requested that the State
Archives contact the Public Information Coordinator for the Governor's
Office when we receive a Public Information Act request for these records.)
If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public
Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the
Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public
Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a
request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days
to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature
of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information
can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the
records.
Restrictions on Use
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also include
materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains
with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S.
Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
Technical Requirements
To view videocassettes or CD-ROMs or listen to audiocassettes please contact Archives
staff.
Records contain information on 3.5 inch computer disks. The researcher wishing to view any of
the information on the disks should consult with Archives staff and be aware
that the archives may not own the equipment needed to access some disk
information.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Web site files, Texas Governor George W. Bush Press Office web site
development files. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State
Library and Archives Commission.
Processed by
Jessica Tucker, August 2010
2002/151-482
Josh Davis/P.M.G. Evan Morgenstein 310/574.6722, undated
[Videocassette]
2002/151-482
Web site audio tape, undated
[Audiocassette]
2002/151-482
Web site, Spanish, undated
[Audiocassette]
2002/151-482
Governor Clements Inauguration, January 20, 1987
[Audiocassette]
2002/151-482
Governor Richards Inauguration, January 15, 1991
[Audiocassette]
2002/151-482
Tree of Angels, December 4, 1997
[Audiocassette]
2002/151-482
Laura Bush Pancake-Audio, Laura Crawford, undated
[Computer disk]
2002/151-482
City of Garland, Laura Bush visit photographs, undated
[2 computer disks]
2002/151-482
Photographs For Governor's Office - Richard Steinberg, PRS [Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services] Public Information, undated
[2 computer disks]
2002/151-482
Texas Stars, Malvaux Family-Adoptive Family in Killeen, Real Video format, Richard Steinberg TDPRS, undated
[Computer disk]
2002/151-482
Sullivan adoption - David Nolen, undated
[Computer disk]
2002/151-482
Reach Out and Read Press Conference - ECPR [probably Elizabeth Christian and Associates Public Relations], April 23, 1997
[Computer disk]
2002/151-482Youth art exhibit, undated[2 computer disks]2002/151-482Literacy Grants, June 23, 2000[2 computer disks]2002/151-482Mansion and icon pictures, undated[Computer disk]2002/151-482America's Promise - Colin Powell at Governor's Mansion, undated[2 computer disks]2002/151-482Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Acrobat files and 1997 Annual Report[CD-ROM]2002/151-482Web, 1996 [CD-ROM]2002/151-482Web, 1998 [CD-ROM]2002/151-482Images/Inauguration, 1998[CD-ROM]2002/151-482Voyager-Bush - Houston, August 24, 1998[CD-ROM]2002/151-482Governor Bush, Stills and Audio Clips, October 13, 1998[CD-ROM]2002/151-482State of Texas, 1999 Inauguration, Governor Bush, Streaming Videos[CD-ROM]2002/151-482Web Site - Best One, 1996-2000[CD-ROM]2002/151-482 Report of the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling in Texas, undated2002/151-482Report to the 76th Legislature, undated2002/151-482Developing Texas' Technology-Based Economy, Report of the Texas Science and Technology Council, April 19982002/151-482 Darren Carroll Photography, undated[Advertisement card]2002/151-482Legislative Appropriations Request for the Biennium Beginning September 1, 1999, April 19982002/151-482Faith in Action…, Executive Summary, December 19962002/151-482Faith in Action…, Full Report, December 19962002/151-482Legislative Information Web, 1997-2000[3 folders]
[Folder 1 contains possibly excepted
information: working papers]
2002/151-482Lone Star Leaders Web Site, 1998-2000[14 folders]
[Folders 1, 4, and 6 contain possibly excepted
information: agency memoranda]
[All folders contain possibly excepted
information: working papers]
2002/151-482The Office of the Governor's Web Site, 1996-2000[4 folders]
2002/151-482 Budget – Web, 1998-2000
[Contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
[Note: The majority of the files from this point to the end of this subseries contain
information protected under working papers (V.T.C.A., Government Code Section
552.111). Because these items are present in the
majority of these folders, they are not individually marked as confidential in the
folder inventory.]
2002/151-482Christmas City – Web, 1998[4 folders]
2002/151-482Census – Web, 1999
2002/151-482Christmas - Kids – Web, 1998[2 folders]
[Folder 1 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-483Courthouses – Web, 1995-1998[3 folders]
2002/151-483Criminal Justice, 1999-2000
2002/151-483Disabilities – Web, 1998, 2000[4 folders]
[Folder 3 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-483Disclaimer - Web, 1997
2002/151-483Early-Childhood - Web, 1991, 1995-1997, 1999
2002/151-483E-mail - Web, 1998
[Contains possibly excepted information: agency memoranda]
2002/151-483 First Lady - Web, 1997-2000[3 folders]
2002/151-483Frequently Asked Questions - Web, undated
2002/151-483Governor Bush - Web, 1996, 1998-1999
2002/151-483 Governor's Mansion - Web, 1997-1998, 2000
[Contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-483Governor's Past - Web, 1998, undated
2002/151-483Home Page, Web Site - Web, 1997-2000[3 folders]
[Folder 2 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-483Human Resources - Web, 1998
2002/151-483 Inauguration - Web, 1998-1999[2 folders]
[Folder 1 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda and home e-mail address]
[Folder 2 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-483Initiatives, 1997-1999[3 folders]
2002/151-483Kids Page, 1998-1999[3 folders]
2002/151-483Kids Page - Lone Star Leaders, 1998-2000[12 folders]
[Folders 3 and 12 contain possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-483Kids Page - Architecture
[Empty folder removed.]
2002/151-483The 1999 Texas Inauguration - Together We Can, January 19, 1999
2002/151-483Music, Film, Multimedia - Web, 1998, 2000
[Contains possibly excepted information:
home e-mail addresses]
2002/151-483Proclamations - Web, 1998
2002/151-483Reading Initiative - Web, 1996-1999
[Folder 3 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
[1-5 of 7 folders]
2002/151-484Reading Initiative - Web, 1996-1999[6-7 of 7 folders]
2002/151-484Releases - Web, 1996-2000
[Folder 3, 4, and 5 contain possibly excepted information:
home e-mail addresses]
[Folder 7 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
[9 folders]
2002/151-484Statistics - Web, 1998-2000[10 folders]
2002/151-484 Texas, Our Texas - Web, 1998-1999
[Folders 2 and 3 contain possibly excepted information:
home e-mail addresses]
[Folder 4 contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
[Contains correspondence
assigned the following unique number: 9808130022]
[6 folders]
2002/151-484Web Site Files – Universities - Web, 1999
[Contains possibly excepted information:
home e-mail addresses]
2002/151-484Women's Commission - Web, 1995-2000[6 folders]
2002/151-484State Grants - Web, 1998-1999
[Contains possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
2002/151-484Texas Stars - Web, 1998-2000
[Folders 1 and 2 contain possibly excepted information:
agency memoranda]
[3 folders]
2002/151-484 Spanish - Web, 1999-2000[2 folders]
2002/151-484TCWEC [Texas Council on Workforce and Economic Competitiveness] - Web, 1998-1999[2 folders]
2002/151-484Governor Bush's Visit, W.H. Burnett Elementary, Terrell, Texas, 1996
[Photograph album]
Web site photographs,1890-2000, undated,
bulk 1995-2000,
2.4 cubic ft.
Major responsibilities of the Press Office for Texas Governor George W. Bush included creating and maintaining the Internet web site for the Governor's Office. The subseries Web site photographs consists of more than 838 photographs relating to Governor George Bush, events he participated in, and the Governor's Office web site, dating 1890 to 2000 and undated. Most of the photographs in this subseries are copies of photographs obtained from other repositories or photographs sent to the Governor's Office by participants in the events depicted.
Many of the photographs were given a unique ID number by the Press Office staff and grouped into 22 categories. The coding for these categories is as follows:
Campaign (CAMP), Constituents (CONS), Events-News (E-NEWS), Events-Policy (E-POL)
Events-Education (E-POL-ED), Events-State Business (ESB)
Family-Childhood (FAM-CH), Family-Congress (FAM-CON), Family-Family (FAM-FAM), Family-Slides (FAM-SLI), Family-Wedding (FAM-WED), Family-Yale (FAM-YA)
First Lady (FL), First Lady-Art (FL-ART), First Lady-Literacy (FL-LIT), First Lady-wreath ceremony (FL-WC)
Mansion (MAN), Official (OFF), Speeches-Commencement (SP-COM), Speeches-State of the State (SP-SOS)
Inauguration (INAUG), and Web Design (WD).
The numbering of the photographs indicates the category (alpha code), followed by date (YY-MMDD, or ## if unknown), followed by the item number. Numbered photos are more fully identified on the back. Titles for the photographs are taken directly from this identification. The name of the photographer is given in some cases. Many of the family history photographs were obtained from the George Bush Presidential Library.
One group contains historical photographs for possible use on the Governor's inauguration web site. These photographs are copies obtained from the holdings of the Texas State Preservation Board, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio. Most of the remaining records are unlabeled photographs, negatives, and proof sheets of Governor Bush at various events with constituents and related textual materials.
Arrangement
These records were arranged by subject or originating repository by the creating agency.
Restrictions on Access
Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act
exceptions including, but not limited to, working papers (V.T.C.A.,
Government Code Section 552.111), an archivist must review these records
before they can be accessed for research. The records may be requested for
research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (V.T.C.A.,
Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with
an archivist or submit a request by mail (Texas State Library and Archives
Commission, P. O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711), fax (512-463-5436), email
(Dir_Lib@tsl.state.tx.us), or see our web page (https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/requestgovernorbushrecords.html).
Include enough description and detail about the information requested to
enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information
requested. (Note: The Governor's Office has requested that the State
Archives contact the Public Information Coordinator for the Governor's
Office when we receive a Public Information Act request for these records.)
If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public
Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the
Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public
Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a
request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days
to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature
of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information
can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the
records.
Restrictions on Use
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also include
materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains
with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S.
Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
Many of the records in this subseries are copies of photographs obtained from other repositories. Researchers will need to contact the original repository if they wish to obtain copies of the images.
Technical Requirements
Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by Archives staff when reviewing
photographic materials.
Preferred Citation
(Identify the item), Web site photographs, Texas Governor George W. Bush Press Office web
site development files. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas
State Library and Archives Commission.
Processed by
Jessica Tucker, October 2010
6Campaign (CAMP)6CAMP 94-0422 01Campaign visit to Erath County, Stephenville, April 22, 19946CAMP 98-0000 01-03Governor Bush in Kilgore, from Gene Keenon, 1998[3 photos]6CAMP 98-0000 04-05Bush in Blanco, 19986CAMP 98-0926 01-10Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo Parade, September 28, 1998[10 photos]6CAMP 98-1028 Victory Rally at SFA [Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas], October 28, 1998[14 photos]6CAMP 98-1016 01-14El Paso Rally and debate party, October 16, 1998[14 photos]6Constituents (CONS)6CONS ##-0000 01-02 Governor Bush with constituents in unknown places, undated[2 photos]6CONS ##-0000 03 Gov. Bush with Capt. Gary Allen Wettengel, Lt. Stew Newton, Attorney General John Cornyn, undated6CONS ##-0000 04-05 Governor Bush signs autographs at baseball game, undated[2 photos]6CONS ##-0000 07 Governor Bush with Bill Daniel, former Governor of Guam and brother of former Texas Governor Price Daniel, undated6CONS ##-0000 08 Bush with constituent in reception room, undated6CONS ##-0000 09-10 Bush with constituent on Capitol steps, undated[2 photos]6CONS ##-0000 11 Bush with Tillie Burgin, founder of Mission Arlington, undated6CONS ##-0000 12 Bush with constituents on Capitol steps, undated6CONS ##-0000 13 Bush with children (possibly the Capital City Crooners) in cowboy hats on Capitol steps, undated6CONS 95-0000 01 Playing golf at the Hills of Lakeway, 19956CONS 97-0807 01 Governor with constituent, August 7, 19976CONS 98-0000 01-02 Respect for Law Academy in El Paso, 1998[2 photos]6CONS 98-0000 03-06 Bush with Elie Wiesel, 1998[4 photos]6CONS 98-0000 07-09 Bush meets with Wednesday Morning club personalities, 1998[3 photos]6CONS 98-0115 01-05 Swearing in of Colleen McHugh, DPS [Department of Public Safety] Commissioner, January 15, 1998[5 photos]6Events-News (E-NEWS)6E-NEWS ##-0000 01-08 Bush conducts medic availability, undated[8 photos]6E-NEWS ##-0000 09-11 Portrait of Bush, undated6Events-Policy (E-POL)6E-POL 95-0420 01 Tort Reform signing on Capitol with Bob Bullock, David Sibley, Bush, Todd Hunter, Pete Laney, and Rob Junell, April 20, 19956E-POL 96-0000 01 Governor sings Amazing Grace in InnerChange Prison Fellowship in Houston, 19966E-POL 96-0000 01 "Faith in Action" Report, 19966E-POL 96-1006 Bush at graffiti wall in Garland, 19966E-POL 97-0800 01 Tax Cut event, August 19976E-POL 97-0131 01 Property Tax Cut, January 31, 19976E-POL 98-0814 01 Governor speaks to meeting of Texas Public Employees Association meeting in Lubbock, August 14, 19986E-POL 98-1003 01 Bush at Coryell County courthouse, October 3, 19986E-POL 99-1020 01-07 Governor promotes Voluntary Cleanup at Union Gospel Mission in Dallas, October 20, 1999[7 photos]6E-POL 00-0525 01-35 Bush and Colin Powell sign Texas pledge for mentoring as part of America's Promise at Governor's Mansion, May 25, 2000[35 photos]6E-POL ##-0000 01 Bush speaking of reading in San Antonio, undated6E-POL ##-0000 02-07 Bush and courthouses, undated[6 photos]7Events-Education (E-POL-ED)
7E-POL-ED 95-1028 01 Bush visits Pecan Valley Elementary School in San Antonio [misnumbered on photograph],
October 28, 19957E-POL-ED 96-0131 01 Bush visits elementary school, January 31, 19967E-POL-ED 96-0209 01-17 Bush visits Stephen F. Austin University, President Dan Angel, February 9, 1996[17 photos]7E-POL-ED 98-0407 01-07 Bush visits Bryan Adams High School in Dallas to promote Advanced Placement classes, April 7, 1998[7 photos]7E-POL-ED 98-0414 01-10 Visit to Harlean Beal in Fort Worth, April 14, 1998[10 photos]7E-POL-ED ##-0000 01 Bush visits W. H. Burnet Elementary, undated7E-POL-ED ##-0000 02-03, 08 Bush visits Ortega Elementary school, undated[2 photos]7E-POL-ED ##-0000 04-07, 09 Bush visits elementary school, undated7E-POL-ED ##-0000 10 Bush in Silsbee, undated7Events-State Business (ESB) 7ESB 95-0000 01 Capitol 10K event in Austin, 19957ESB 95-0928 01 Governor hoists Jamie Eley, age 10 months, during dedication of Fred Hartman bridge, September 28, 19957ESB 95-0000 01-03 Bush with Turn Around Texas in Kilgore, 1995[3 photos]7ESB 96-0928 01-03 Governor Bush visits Texas A&M-Colorado game in College Station, September 28, 1996[3 photos]7ESB 96-1005 01 Governor receives flu shot from Capitol nurse Tim Flyn to encourage immunization, October 5, 19967ESB 97-0130 01 1996-97 Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee Zina Garrison-Jackson,January 30, 19977ESB 97-0130 02 1996-97 Texas Women's Hall of Fame Inductees by Women's Commission,January 30, 19977ESB 97-0401 01 Governor and Terry LaBonte, NASCAR, April 1, 19977ESB 97-0407 01-02 Governor and Billy Graham at rally at Alamodome in San Antonio, April 7, 1997[2 photos]7ESB 97-0704 01-03 Governor visits Granbury for Independence Day parade, July 4, 1997[3 photos]7ESB 97-0804 01 Governor Bush and Senator David Sibley in Waco to promote Prop. 1, tax cuts, August 4, 19977ESB 97-1020 01 Bush with Bob Bullock in Governor's reception room, October 20, 19977ESB 97-1128 01-08 Governor Bush visits Texas A&M-University of Texas game in College Station, November 28, 1997[8 photos]7ESB 98-0227 01-04 Governor Bush visits St. Joseph's hospital in Houston, February 27, 1998[4 photos]7ESB 98-0417 01-10 Boot camp, Tyler, April 17, 1998[10 photos]7ESB 98-0611 01-06 Governor rides on machine to study the possibility of decreasing hydrilla, which was suffocating fish. Toured with Texas Parks and Wildlife, June 11, 1998[16 photos]7ESB 98-0704 01-03 Governor celebrates Independence Day on USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, July 4, 1998[3 photos]7ESB 98-0708 01-06 Governor visits Campbell's Soup plant in Paris, TX, July 8, 1998[6 photos]7ESB 99-#### 01 Bush with Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock at groundbreaking ceremony at State History museum, probably April 19997ESB ##-0000 01 Governor and Laura with student on discussion of adoption at mansion, undated7ESB ##-0000 07 Bush speaking, undated7ESB ##-0000 08 Bush speaking to Farm Bureau, undated7ESB ##-0000 09-10 Bush at Texas Tech, undated[2 photos]7ESB ##-0000 11 Bush, Secretary of State Tony Garza and Laura Bush, undated7ESB ##-0000 14 Bush profile, undated7ESB ##-0000 12-13 Bush with Nolan Ryan, undated[2 photos]7ESB ##-0000 02-06 Bush and Bullock, undated[5 photos]8Family-Childhood (FAM-CH)8FAM-CH 47-0400 01-03 GWB [George W. Bush] as baby with parents, 1947[3 photos]8FAM-CH 47-0000 01 GWB as baby with father, 19478FAM-CH 46-0000 01 George W. Bush as infant, 19468FAM-CH 50-0000 01-02 GWB with parents and grandparents Dorothy Walker Bush and Prescott S. Bush, 1950[2 photos]8FAM-CH 53-0000 01 GWB with brother Jeb, probably 19538FAM-CH 52-0000 01-02 GWB with sister Robin, probably 1952[2 photos]8FAM-CH 51-0000 01 GWB on horse, probably 19518FAM-CH 56-0000 02GWB with father on Scorpion offshore drilling platform, 19568FAM-CH 56-0000 01Bush family, 19568FAM-CH 55-0000 03 GWB playing football, age 9-11, probably 19558FAM-CH 55-0000 02 GWB with brothers Jeb, Neil, and Marvin, probably 19558FAM-CH 55-0000 01 GWB with parents in Rye, New York, visiting Barbara Bush's parents, 19558FAM-CH 54-0000 01 GWB and brother Jeb, 19548FAM-CON 78-0000 01-06Family-Congress (FAM-CON)- Running for Congress, 19th District,
1978[6 photos]8
Family-Family (FAM-FAM)8FAM-FAM ##-0000 07 GWB and Nolan Ryan, undated8FAM-FAM ##-0000 08 GWB, GHWB [George H. W. Bush], and Joe Morgan, undated8FAM-FAM ##-0000 06 GWB with President Bush, undated8FAM-FAM ##-0000 05GWB, GHWB, and George P., undated[There are two photographs labeled 05.]
8FAM-FAM ##-0000 05GWB, GHWB, and Jeb Bush, undated8FAM-FAM ##-0000 02-03GWB, Laura, and daughters Barbara and Jenna, undated[2 photos]8FAM-FAM ##-0000 01Bush family picture, Maine, undated8FAM-FAM 91-0000 01 George W. and father fishing, 19918FAM-FAM 87-0000 01 GWB, Laura, and daughters Barbara and Jenna, 19878FAM-FAM 81-0000 01-02 George and Laura Bush holding Jenna and Barbara, 1981[2 photos]8FAM-FAM 78-0000 01 George and Laura Bush, 19788FAM-FAM 98-0000 01 George and Laura Bush for '98 campaign materials, 19988FAM-FAM 97-1105 01 Laura, Jenna, Barbara and George W. Bush the day before opening of the George Bush Presidential Library, 19978FAM-FAM 95-0425 01 George W. and George H.W. Bush at the Governor's Mansion, April 28, 19958FAM-FAM 98-11## 01-06 American Embassy in Cairo, 1998[6 photos]8FAM-FAM 99-0119 01-02 Portrait of George W. and George H.W. Bush, January 19, 1999[2 photos]8FAM-FAM 99-0000 01 Portrait of George and Laura Bush, on lawn of Governor's Mansion, 19998FAM-FAM 99-0000 02 Portrait of Laura Bush, 19998FAM-SLI ##-0000 01-31Family-Slides (FAM-SLI)- Family photos, slides, baseball picture and others, undated[31 slides]8FAM-WED 77-1105 01-02Family-Wedding (FAM-WED)- Wedding of GWB and Laura Welch, November 5, 1977[2 photos]8Family-Yale (FAM-YA)8FAM-YA 64-0000 01-02 GWB at Yale, between 1964 and 1968[2 photos]8FAM-YA 68-0000 01-03 GWB in Texas Air National Guard, 147th Fighter Wing, 111th Fighter Squadron, between 1968 and 1973[3 photos]8FAM-YA 70-0000 01-02GWB with brothers and Dad, 1970[2 photos]9
First Lady (FL)9FL 98-1018 01-02 School bus safety poster contest, October 18, 1998[2 photos]9FL 98-1205 01-21 First Lady and Governor Bush visit to Granbury for historic home dedication, December 5, 1998[21 photos]9FL 99-0000 01 First Lady at University of Texas-Houston, 19999FL 99-1216 01-02 Rainbow room opening ceremony in Jasper, Texas, December 16, 1999[2 photos]
[Contains correspondence
assigned the following unique number: 0004260119 ]
9FL ##-0000 04, 01 First Lady with children, undated[2 photos]9FL ##-0000 02 First Lady with Jan Bullock, Main Street tours, undated9FL ##-0000 03 First Lady with baby, undated9FL-ART 00-0607 01-56 First Lady-Art (FL-ART)- Youth Art exhibit, June 7, 2000[56 photos]9FL-LIT 00-0623 01-25First Lady-Literacy (FL-LIT)- First Lady Laura Bush announces 2000 literacy award recipients at 5-year recipient reunion, June 23, 2000[25 photos]9FL-WC 98-1002 01-07First Lady-wreath ceremony (FL-WC)- First Lady speaks at Wreath Project ceremony, October 2, 1998[7 photos]10Mansion (MAN)10MAN ##-0000 01-04 Exterior shots of Mansion, undated[4 photos]10MAN 95-0000 01 Bush plays baseball on lawn, 199510MAN 99-1029 01 Halloween Party at Mansion, October 29, 199910MAN 98-1204 01-31 Christmas at the Mansion, Santa Theme, taken for web site, December 4, 1998[31 photos]10MAN 98-1205 01-10 Christmas at the Mansion, Santa Theme, taken for web site, December 5, 1998[10 photos]10MAN 99-1203 01-38 Christmas at the Mansion, Fiesta Christmas theme, taken for web site, December 3, 1999[38 photos]10MAN 00-0324 01-05 Seals of Mansion and Governor Press podium for web site, virtual tour of, March 24, 2000[5 photos]10OFF ##-0000 01OFF-Bush with Speaker Pete Laney, undated10Speeches-Commencement (SP-COM)10SPCOM 98-0516 01-05Commencement at Baylor University, May 16, 1998[5 photos]10SPCOM 98-0529 01-02 Commencement at Mission High School, May 29, 1998[2 photos]10SPSOS 99-0127 01-04Speeches-State of the State (SP-SOS), January 27, 1999[4 photos]11Inauguration (INAUG)11INAUG 95-0117 01 Governor Bush with former Governors Bill Clements and Preston Smith, January 17, 199511INAUG 95-0117 02-07 1995 Inauguration festivities, January 17, 1995[6 photos]11INAUG 99-0118 01-14 Inauguration photos from party at Four Seasons for state officials, January 18, 1999 [14 photos]11INAUG 99-0119 01-07 Inauguration festivities (photographs by D. Woo),January 19, 1999[6 photos]11INAUG 99-0119 01-07 Inauguration festivities (photographs by J. Crenshaw),January 19, 1999[6 photos][There are two photographs labeled 99-0119 06 and 07.]
11INAUG 99-0119 15 Inauguration festivities, January 19, 1999[2 photos]11WD ##-0000 01-60Web Design (WD##)-Pictures of Capitol for web site, undated[60 photos]12Web Design (WD-98 thru 00)
12WD 98-0000 01-14 University of Texas Literacy Center, photographs for web site, undated[14 photos]12WD 98-1205 01-03 Granbury Courthouse, December 5, 1998[3 photos]12WD 98-1210 01-03 Governor reads Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" for audio Christmas feature on Kids Page Web Site, December 10, 1998[3 photos]12WD 98-1210 01-17 Christmas in the Governor's reception room and Capitol, December 10, 1998[17 photos]12WD 99-0000 01-05 Oath of Office slide show for Inauguration web feature, undated[5 photos]
[These photographs feature the inauguration of former Texas governors and lieutenant governors and are reproduced from the holdings of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.]
12WD 99-0000 06Painting of Juan Seguin by Jefferson Wright, for the Lone Star Leaders feature on web site Kids Page, undated[Reproduced from the holdings of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.]
12WD 00-0324 01-03 Stars for web site, March 24, 2000[3 photos]12WD 00-1201 01-85 Mansion Christmas decorations, December 1, 2000[85 photos]15Historical photos for inauguration web site 15Photographs from the holdings of the Texas State Library & Archives Commission15Dr. Sophie Herzog, 1975/70-5431, undated15Jose Antonio Navarro, McArdle Notebook, 1979/181-24, undated15Price Daniel Inaugural Parade, 1976/8-849, undated15Price Daniel and Family at Inauguration, 1976/8-873, undated15Shivers Rally for Governor in South Texas, Allan Shivers Papers, 1977/81, undated15Jane McCallum and Travis Suffragettes, 1975/70-5449, undated15Photographs from the holdings of the Texas State Preservation Board15Texas governors' portraits:15George T. Wood, 1989.33, undated15Richard Coke, 1989.17, undated15John Ireland, 1989.20, undated15James S. Hogg, 1989.170 and 1989.110, undated[2 photos]15Samuel W. Lanham, 1989.25, undated15Joseph D. Sayers, 1989.24, undated15James Ferguson, 1989.28, undated15William P. Hobby, 1989.29, undated15Dan P. Moody, 1989.361 and 1989.3, undated[2 photos]15Ross R. Sterling, 1989.4, undated15Miriam Ferguson, 1989.362, undated15Wilbert L. O'Daniel, 1989.9, undated15Beauford Jester, 1989.377, undated15Allan Shivers, 1989.9, undated15Preston Smith, 1989.13, undated15Dolph Briscoe, 1989.14, undated15Mark White, 1989.750, undated15William Clements, Jr., 1989.158, undated15Ann Richards, 1995.6, undated15Texas House Sessions speakers:15Lee Satterwhite, 39th, 1989.537, 192515James Turman, 57th, 1989.558, 196115Senate Sessions lieutenant governors: 15Barnett Gibson, 19th, 1989.583, 188515Ben Ramsey, 52nd, 1989.617, 195115W. A. Johnson, 36th, 1989.600, 191915Coke Stevenson, 46th, 1989.610, 193915William P. Hobby, 63rd, 1989.636, 197315Albert C. Horton, 1989.43, undated15Photographs from the holdings of the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio15New Lieutenant Governor poses with his family after swearing-in. Allan Shivers holds son Allan Jr., Mrs. Shivers, son Shary and Judge Lloyd Davidson, January 22, 194715Governor-elect Miriam Ferguson posed in formal dress to be worn at her inaugural ball, January 16, 193315The Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court administers oath of office to Governor Beauford Jester, January 22, 194715Miriam Ferguson receiving the oath of office, House Chambers, January 20, 192515Photograph of Jane Y. McCallum, the first woman to hold an important office in Texas (Secretary of State), undated15Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Adam E. Janelli, probably 189015Unidentified photograph from the Zintgraff Collection, undated15Bust portrait drawing of Rabbi Faber, smoking a cigar, undated15Samuel McCullough, Jr. charging the fort at Goliad, Painting of the Battle of Goliad, October 1835, by Kermit Oliver, undated15Daniel Webster "80 John" Wallace in bust portrait wearing hat, undated15Andrea Castanon Villanueva (Madam Candelaria) who claimed to be a survivor of the battle of the Alamo, late 1890s15Photo of Doris Miller in a Navy Uniform, undated15Emmie and Ella Curry, as children with gifts under Christmas tree, probably 190215Photo of La Posada taken at Cabrini Misson, San Casimiro St., San Antonio, Texas, December 22, 197115Howard Nevelow lights Chanukah candles at Agudas Achim synagogue, December 3, 194715Gertrudis Estrada dressed as "Gila" for role in Los Pastores, taken at Witte Museum, December 25, 193215Various views of inaugural ceremonies for Governor Beauford Jester and Lieutenant Governor Allan Shivers, January 22, 194715 Photocopies of Governor Bush photographs, newspaper articles, requests for photographs, and related materials, 1995-1997, 1999-2000, undated
[Contain possibly excepted
information: working papers]
15Unlabeled photographs, slides, and CD-ROM of digital photographs of Governor Bush and others, 1975, 1986, 2000, undated15Photograph archive spreadsheet, 2000[Computer disk]16Unlabeled proof sheets and negatives of holiday decorations at the Governor's Mansion, 200016Unlabeled proof sheets, including images of Governor Bush with constituents at events, 1998-2000, undated[2 folders]16Slides of Governor Bush and the Governor's Mansion, undated16Unlabeled negatives, including images of Governor Bush with constituents at events, undated16Photograph album of Governor Bush's visit to the Texas Motor Speedway, March 28, 199917Photographs of Governor Bush at events with constituents, July 11, 1998 and undated
[One photograph is labeled "Lampasas, Texas, Chuckwagon Breakfast." The others are unlabeled. Most appear to have been sent to the Governor's Office by other event participants.]
17Model of the Atascosa County courthouse in Jourdanton, Texas, undated17Proof sheets and negatives of Governor Bush and the 74th Legislature, January 199517Photographs of Governor and Mrs. Bush at the Governor's Mansion, undated17Computer disk labeled "Literacy Recipients, June 2000"17Photographs labeled "Parks and Wildlife Commission Swearing-In"undated17Photographs labeled "Chinese Delegation," undated17Photographs labeled "Dead Sea Scrolls," undated17Negatives from Denton County Day, April 4, 199517Unlabeled photographs and negatives of Laura Bush with receipt dated October 2, 1998 17Unlabeled photographs of Governor Bush and others at the Texas Capitol, undated17Unlabeled photographs from events Governor Bush attended, undated17Photographs of Governor Bush, October 24, year not specified