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Robert H. Finch Papers, White House Central Files, 1969-1972
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Title: Robert H. Finch Papers, White House Central Files, 1969-1972
Dates: 1969-1972
Collection Number: 6203783
Creator/Collector:
Finch, Robert H. (Robert Hutchinson), 1925-1995
Extent: 25 linear feet, 5 linear inches; 58 boxes
Repository:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Abstract: Robert H. Finch served as Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare from 1969 to 1970. This file group
documents responsibilities as Counselor to the President from 1970 to 1972. His primary role was advising the President on
domestic issues and assisting in developing domestic policy. Finch’s main area of concern included: health, youth issues,
welfare reform, women’s rights, education, economic opportunities for minorities, and voluntary action.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Some materials may be unavailable based upon categories of materials exempt from public release
established in the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974.
Most government records are in the public domain; however, this series includes commercial materials, such as newspaper clippings,
that may be subject to copyright restrictions. Researchers should contact the copyright holder for information.
Robert H. Finch Papers, White House Central Files, 1969-1972. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
These materials are in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of Title I of
the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-526, 88 Stat. 1695) and implementing regulations.
Scope and Content of Collection
Robert H. Finch was the Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare from 1969 to 1970. The file group documents
his responsibilities as Counsellor to the President from 1970 to 1972. His primary role was advising President Nixon on domestic
issues, and assisting in developing domestic policy. His main areas of concern included: health, youth issues, welfare reform,
women's rights, education, economic opportunities for minorities, and voluntary action. Prominent personalities mentioned
most frequently include: Staff Assistants George Grassmuck, Charles Lichtenstein, David Frohnmayer, Rayburn Hanzlik, Bonnie
Bradbeer, and Warren Hendricks; Counsellor to the President Donald Rumsfeld; John Ehrlichman of the Domestic Council, Secretary
of Health, Education, and Welfare Elliot Richardson, Director of Communications Herb Klein, and top officials at the Department
of Health, Education, and Welfare.