Harry Steven “Steve” Bartlett was born in Los Angeles, California in 1947 and grew up in
Lockhart, Texas. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 1971, he
served on the Dallas City Council from 1977 to 1981, in the U. S. House of
Representatives from 1983-1991 and as Mayor of Dallas, Texas from 1991 to 1995. He is
the President and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable.
Legal and financial records, plaques, certificates, videotapes, photographs,
congressional records, reports, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and printed
material comprise the Steve Bartlett Papers, 1977-1995, documenting his political
career.
Restricted access. Contact repository for more information
Portions of this collection are stored remotely; advance notice required for retrieval;
contact repository.
Steve Bartlett Papers, 1977-1995, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin.
Processed by Deborah Bloys, November 1993.
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Inventory |
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| 4C518b (04759903) |
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Plaques, 1980-1992: |
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Leadership Award, American Security Council |
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University of Texas College Republicans, Chairman for
Life |
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Guest Conductor, In Appreciation of Good Music |
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National Security Leadership Award |
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Council for Exceptional Children Citation for Outstanding Public
Service |
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Texas Municipal League Fair Labor Standards |
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Peace Through Strength Coalition |
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Taxpayers' Friend |
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| 4C519a (04760072) |
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Artifacts/memorabilia: |
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Metal and wood items |
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| 4C519b (04759889) |
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J.C. Penney Insurance plate, 1985 |
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Glass elephants, Press Club of Dallas, undated |
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Dallas Chamber pen and pencil set, undated |
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Chinese marble ink stamp, undated |
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Initialed glass box, undated |
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Dallas City Council silver bowl, undated |
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Dr. Pepper plaque, 1990 |
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Dallas Water Utilities baseball cap, undated |
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Outstanding Young American Award, undated |
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| 4C520a (04759925) |
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Plaques and framed certificates: |
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Texas Rehabilitation Resolution, undated |
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It's Your Business U. S. Chamber of Commerce, 1985, 1986, 1989 |
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Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977 |
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Breakfast Exchange Club of Garland, 1989 |
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Texas Breakfast Club, 1987 |
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Family and Freedom Award, Christian Voice, 1986 |
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| 4C520b (04759890) |
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North Texas U. S. Air Force Academy Parents Club, 1984 |
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Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society, 1985 |
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Outstanding Texas Leader, John Ben Sheppard Leadership Forum,
1987 |
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Wildcat Post Office dedication, 1985 |
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Rockwell International, National Management Association, 1990 |
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Dallas VA Medical Center, 1991 |
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Dallas County Republican Men's Club, 1973-1974 |
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Farmer's Branch Chamber of Commerce, 1982 |
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| 4C521a (04760039) |
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Vouchers: |
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July 1988 - June 1990 |
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| 4C521b (04760040) |
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July 1990 - February 1991 |
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Newspaper clippings, 1981-1983 |
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| 4C522a (04747981) |
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Dallas-Fort Worth airport files: correspondence and other materials,
1989-1991 |
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| 4C422b (04759969) |
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City of Dallas economic development proposals to various businesses,
1993-1995 |
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| 4C423a.1-4C423a.2 (04747959; 04760017) |
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Recordings: |
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Audiocassettes: hearings, meetings, speeches, 1983-1987 and undated |
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Videocassettes: speeches, television appearances, 1985-1990 |
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| 4C523b (04760061) |
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City of Dallas: |
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Annual budget, 1993-1994 |
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Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action plan, 1988-1992 |
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FBI threat assessment and intelligence briefing, World Cup Games,
Dallas, 1994 |
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Superconducting Super Collider briefing book, 1989 |
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Briefing book for meeting with Housing and Urban Development
Secretary Henry Cisneros, January
1994 |
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World Cup Dallas 1994, briefing for Mayor Steve Bartlett, 1992 |
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Federal Legislative Program, 1993 |
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Presentation to Mobil Corporation, city's progress on downtown
initiatives, 1992 |
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Mayor's Task Force / Dallas AD League, marketing Dallas, business
sector qualitative research, 1992 |
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Oak Cliff gateway, area development plan and tax increment finance
district plan, 1992 |
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Miscellaneous reports, memoranda, and other materials, 1993-1994 |
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| 4C524a (04759914) |
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Videotape/videocassettes: |
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Two (2) 1 inch video transfer master tapes, footage shot by Smith
& Harroff of Congressman Steve Bartlett in his district, 1988 |
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Twenty (20) VHS videocassettes: conventions/conferences/meetings,
news broadcasts, political advertisements, speeches, and events, 1984-1990 and undated |
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| 4C524b (04760006) |
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Miscellany: |
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Photograph albums: |
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Visit to Republic of China, 1992 |
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Dallas Mayoral Dinner, 1993 |
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Seven (7) videocassettes, 1993-1995 and undated |
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Commemorative medals |
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Dallas: |
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Reports, economic impact studies of airport, 1994 |
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The Dallas Plan, 1994 |
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"Mobil Appreciation Plan," 1992 |
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"Violent Offender Program," United States Department of the
Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Dallas Field Office,
1992 |
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Book: NHRA Winston Drag Racing, 1994 |
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Oversize commemorative flag, "A Grateful Nation Remembers World War
II, 1941-1945, 1991-1995" |
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| 4C525 (04771680) |
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Congressional campaign records: |
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Contributions, 1981-1988 |
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| 4C526 (04759991) |
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Bank account weekly activity reports, 1981-1982 |
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Payroll data, 1981-1982 |
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Federal tax file, 1981-1982 |
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Bache investment account, 1982 |
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Legal documents, 1983-1984 |
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Life insurance, 1983 |
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Fundraising dinner notebooks, 1985, 1989 |
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Appointment calendars, 1983-1989 |
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Invitation list, 1989 |
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Printed material, 1986 |
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Legislative accomplishments, 1989-1990 and undated |
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Official photographic portraits, 1989 |
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Dallas City Council: |
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Individual letters from Steve Bartlett, Councilman, March-April 1980 |
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| 4C527a (04750013) |
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Mayoral campaign files: |
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Steve Bartlett's biography, 1990 |
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Campaign newsletter, undated |
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Position papers, 1991 |
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Congressional files: |
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Governor Pete du Pont, keynote speaker at dinner honoring Steve
Bartlett, 1989 |
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Letters from Reagan and Bush, 1984-1991 |
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Robert Hopkins/FEC matter, 1985-1989 |
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Media correspondence, chain letter, 1990 |
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Campaign plans, 1982, 1984
and undated |
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Steve Bartlett's Bush endorsement letter, 1988 |
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Newspaper clippings relating to race for Steve Bartlett's vacated
congressional seat, 1991 |
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Fairchild/La Master public relations materials, 1989 |
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City Council/mayoral files: |
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Financial involvement statements, 1979-1981 |
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Minority and women-owned business enterprise materials, 1992-1993 |
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Personal, 1991-1994 |
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| 4C527b (04759980) |
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Plaques and certificates, 1983-1991 |
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| 4C528a (04760028) |
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Legislative Activity Guide binders, 98th, 100th and 101st Congresses,
1983-1989 |
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| 4C528b (04747904) |
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Clipping files, January 1983 -
March 1991 |
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| 4C529a (04759970) |
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Plaques and certificates, 1992-1993 |
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Videocassettes: |
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Muscle Mayors News Coverage, Dallas/Austin/San Antonio, undated |
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City of Dallas 1991 Inauguration of Mayor Steve
Bartlett, video footage of mayoral election headquarters in Sendai
and Steve Bartlett's presentation to the Mayor of Sendai, 1992 |
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| 4C529b (047560050) |
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Legislative Activity Guide binders, 99th, 100th, 101st Congresses,
1985-1990 |
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| 4C530a (04748124) |
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Plaques, 1992, 1994 |
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Photographs, 1993-1994 and
undated |
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City of Dallas: proposals and presentations, 1993-1995 |
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| 4C530b (04748179) |
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Plaques, 1991-1994 |
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| 4C531 (04748146) |
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Plaques/memorabilia, 1984-1990
and undated |
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| 4C532a (04748157) |
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Plaques and certificates, 1980-1988 and undated: |
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Taxpayer's Friend |
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Sound Dollar Award |
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Boy Scouts, Promoting Patriotism |
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University Republicans Chairman for Life |
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VFW Certificate of Appreciation |
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Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund |
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Roger Deering Service Award, United Cerebral Palsy
Association |
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| 4C532b (04747960) |
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City of Dallas: |
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Love Field issue/repeal of Wright Amendment: |
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Correspondence, newspaper clippings, memoranda, reports, printed
material, 1989-1990 |
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| 4C533a (04747970) |
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Reports and proposals: |
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Charter review, 1992 |
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Development guide, 1992-1993 |
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World Cup 1994 proposals: |
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Dallas, city of incredible feats |
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Venue specifications package response |
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Census of City of Dallas, 1990 |
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| 4C533b (04747664) |
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Legislative recommendations for the 74th regular session of the
1995 Texas legislature |
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Southeast Oak Cliff land use, housing, and economic study,
1991 |
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Letters to Mayor Bartlett from President Bush, 1992 |
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Plaque, Department of Defense, designation of Dallas as World War II
Commemorative City, 1994 |
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Commemorative flag, "A Grateful Nation Remembers World War II,
1941-1945, 1991-1995" |
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Housing and Urban Development law suit and other housing issues,
1990-1992 |
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"Downtown Dallas: Where the New Dallas Spirit Lives," update to
Mobil Corporation proposal, 1992 |
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) file, 1992 |
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City issues, 1992-1995 |
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Economic development, 1992 |
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Education, 1992 |
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Legislature initiatives, 1994-1995 |
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Private Industry Council, 1992-1993 |
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| 4C534 (04748055) |
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Mayoral campaign files, 1991: |
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Photographs |
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Newspaper clippings |
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Campaign letters and printed material |
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African-American Advisory Group |
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Neighborhood organization |
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Steve Bartlett positioning |
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Biographical material |
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Attorneys for Bartlett |
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Business for Bartlett |
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Steve Bartlett need action notes |
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Confidential correspondence |
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Contributions |
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Application for mayor |
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Legal information |
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Radio advertising information |
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Campaign plan |
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Activities report, week ending March 6 |
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Logo design options |
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Budget data |
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Surveys / questionnaires |
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News releases |
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Organization/people |
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Congressional files: |
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Newspaper clippings, 1987 |
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Kemp dinner invitation, 1983 |
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Bartlett, election night remarks, 1982 |
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Bartlett appreciation dinner with Vice President George Bush,
November 4, 1985 |
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Steve Bartlett's congressional voting record, 1983-1991 |
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| 4C535 (04747915) |
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Plaques, 1986-1993 |
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| 4C646 (00004089) |
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Oversize materials: |
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Fifteen (15) laminated or photostatic copies, newspaper pages,
1981-1995 |
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Photographs: |
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Dallas Can! Academy, 1988 |
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Two (2) mounted color photographs of whales, undated |
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Certificates: |
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Headquarters First Battalion 112th Armor Certificate of
Commendation, undated |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development Certificate of
Appreciation, 1988 |
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Southwest News, General Telephone Company of the Southwest,
1986 |
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Congressional Initiatives Award, American Horticultural Therapy
Association, 1991 |
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Poster: Americans with Disabilities Act, undated |
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| 4C648a (04747926) |
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Appointment schedule books, 1987-1991 |
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Financial records: |
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Trust, Gail Bartlett, 1986-1987, 1989 |
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Steve Bartlett personal, 1989-1991 |
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Sergeant at Arms account, salary transfer, 1987 |
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Steve Bartlett assets and liabilities master, 1986 |
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FERS, retirement system information, 1986-1987 |
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West Virginia cabin rental, 1987 |
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Steve Bartlett personal Mastercard, 1987 |
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Financial disclosures, 1983-1987 |
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Amended financial disclosure for Gail's trust 1983-1985 |
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| 4C648b (04747937) |
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Financial disclosures, 1988-1989 |
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Congressional election records: |
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Candidate statement, 1986 |
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Steve Bartlett letter to U. S. Attorney's office regarding 1982
election |
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Filing fee for 1990 election |
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Contributions and PAC percentage, 1981-1988 |
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Returned checks, 1988 |
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Tickets, Steve Bartlett, 1990 |
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FEC material/contributions, Harvey Williams, 1988 |
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Savings and loans/Channel 8, 1990 |
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Official White House photographs: Steve Bartlett with Reagan, Bush,
Quayle, Republican officials, and other dignitaries, undated |
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Newspaper clippings, 1982 |
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Political advertisements, 1982 |
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Announcement, 1981 |
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Finance letter, undated |
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Campaign summary, 1981 |
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Photo, undated |
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"Bartlett for Congress" information packet, [1981] |
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News releases, undated |
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Newspaper clippings, 1982 |
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Arlington, Virginia condominium purchase, 1986 |
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Certificates, 1979-1991 and
undated |
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Photographs, undated |
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