Finding Aid for the Garry South Political Campaign records, 1982-2004

01. Gray Davis Record

Scope and Content Note

Clippings, statements, biographical sketches and other materials that articulate Davis's positions on political and social issues.

Box 1, Folder 1

Gray Davis record – Controversies 1998-1999

Box 1, Folder 2

Gray Davis record – Controversies 1993-1997

Scope and Content Note

Especially regarding University of California referrals and Rosenberg contract.

Box 1, Folder 3

Gray Davis record – Controversies: Cosby reward 1997

Scope and Content Note

Reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of murderer of Ennis Cosby.

Box 1, Folder 4

Gray Davis record – Controversies: probate referees 1993

Box 1, Folder 5

Gray Davis record – Personal, introductions

Box 1, Folder 6

Gray Davis record – Biographies

Scope and Content Note

Includes 50th birthday party program

Box 1, Folder 7

Gray Davis record – Personal, income taxes 1987-1989

Box 1, Folder 8

Gray Davis record – Profiles 1987-2001

Scope and Content Note

Publications and press.

Box 1, Folder 9

Gray Davis record – Personal, economic interests

Box 1, Folder 10

Gray Davis record – Political

Box 1, Folder 11

Gray Davis record – Legislative

Box 1, Folder 12

Gray Davis record

Box 1, Folder 13

Gray Davis record – 1986 controller campaign

Box 1, Folder 14

Gray Davis record – Political, 1990 controller campaign

Box 1, Folder 15

Gray Davis record – 1992 senate campaign

Box 1, Folder 16

Gray Davis record – Brown administration

Scope and Content Note

Report: “Some Highlights from the Administration of Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.”

Box 1, Folder 17

Gray Davis record – Acting Governor 1995-1997

Box 1, Folder 18

Gray Davis record – Richmond School District 1990-1991

Box 1, Folder 19

Gray Davis record – Agriculture 1995-1998

Box 1, Folder 20

Gray Davis record – Controller's Office: SCO audit 1994-1995

Box 1, Folder 21

Gray Davis record – Controller's Office 1994-1995

Box 1, Folder 22

Gray Davis record – Controller's Office 1993-1995

Box 2, Folder 1

Gray Davis record – African Americans

Box 2, Folder 2

Gray Davis record – African Americans: UC Affirmative Action Vote 1995-1997

Box 2, Folder 3

Gray Davis record – Asian Americans 1995-2001

Box 2, Folder 4

Gray Davis record – Business 1993-2001

Scope and Content Note

See also Box 2, folder 31.

Box 50, Folder 21

Gray Davis record -- Photographs 1999

Box 57

Caricatures

Scope and Content Note

Copies of caricatures by political cartoonists throughout Davis's career.

02. 1994 Lt. Governor's Race: Management Files

Scope and Content Note

Research, news clippings, budget statements, schedules and publications related to Davis's campaign for Lt. Governor of California in 1994.

Box 7, Folder 3

Announcement swing

Box 7, Folder 4

Ballot statements

Box 7, Folder 5

Broadcast media

Box 7, Folder 6

Broadcast media – scripts

Box 7, Folder 7

Broadcast media time buy (1 of 2)

Box 7, Folder 8

Broadcast media time buy (2 of 2)

Box 7, Folder 9

Broad cast media – shoot expenses

Box 7, Folder 10

Contracts

Box 7, Folder 11

Correspondence – incoming (1 of 3)

Box 7, Folder 12

Correspondence – incoming (2 of 3)

Box 7, Folder 13

Correspondence – incoming (3 of 3)

Box 7, Folder 14

Correspondence – outgoing (1 of 2)

Box 7, Folder 15

Correspondence – outgoing (2 of 2)

Box 7, Folder 16

Debates

Box 7, Folder 17

Election night

Box 7, Folder 18

Endorsements – editorial

Box 7, Folder 19

Endorsements – organizational (1 of 3)

Box 7, Folder 20

Endorsements – organizational (2 of 3)

Box 7, Folder 21

Endorsements – organizational (3 of 3)

Box 7, Folder 22

Endorsement requests – primary

Box 7, Folder 23

FFPC

Box 7, Folder 24

Fundraising and finance

Box 7, Folder 25

Legal

Box 7, Folder 26

Letters to the Editor

Box 8, Folder 1

Media advisories

Box 8, Folder 2

Newsletter "GrayGram"

Box 8, Folder 3

News releases

Box 8, Folder 4

Opposition research

Box 8, Folder 5

Print advertising

Box 8, Folder 6

Printed materials

Scope and Content Note

Opponents advertising (Kathleen Brown, Cathie Wright, et al)

Box 8, Folder 7

Questionnaires (1 of 3)

Box 8, Folder 8

Questionnaires (2 of 3)

Box 8, Folder 9

Questionnaires (3 of 3)

Box 8, Folder 10

Research – focus groups

Box 8, Folder 11

Schedules – primary (1 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 12

Schedules – primary (2 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 13

Schedules – general

Box 8, Folder 14

Slates – primary election

Box 8, Folder 15

Slates – general election (1 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 16

Slates – general election (2 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 17

Strategy

Box 8, Folder 18

Survey research (1 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 19

Survey research (2 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 20

California Statewide survey research June 1994

Scope and Content Note

Report by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates

Box 8, Folder 21

News coverage (1 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 22

News coverage (2 of 2)

Box 8, Folder 23

News coverage

Box 8, Folder 24

News coverage

Box 49, Folder 3

1994 Election analysis (1 of 2)

Box 49, Folder 4

1994 Election analysis (2 of 2)

Box 51, Folder 1

News coverage 1994

Box 51, Folder 2

News coverage 1994

Box 52, Folder 3

Research tracking surveys 1994

03. 1998 Governor's Race: Management Files and Opposition Research

Scope and Content Note

Research (including opposition research on opponents) news clippings, budget statements, schedules and publications related to Davis's campaign for Governor of California in 1998. Also includes material from during Davis's term in office, especially from the Democratic National Convention held in Los Angeles in August 2000.

Management Files

Scope and Content Note

Box 4, Folder 9

Analysis '98 primary 1998

Box 4, Folder 10

Ballot statements

Box 4, Folder 11

Budget 1 of 2

Box 4, Folder 12

Budget 2 of 2

Box 4, Folder 13

Candidates – '98

Box 4, Folder 14

Caricatures

Scope and Content Note

Includes some original artwork, and clippings.

Box 4, Folder 15

Contracts

Box 4, Folder 16

Constituencies/Outreach

Box 4, Folder 17

Debates – Primary

Box 4, Folder 18

Debates

Box 4, Folder 19

Debates

Box 4, Folder 20

Democratic National Convention

Box 4, Folder 21

Election night – general

Box 4, Folder 22

Election night – primary

Box 5, Folder 1

Endorsements (1 of 2)

Box 5, Folder 2

Endorsements (2 of 2)

Box 5, Folder 3

Endorsements – editorial

Scope and Content Note

Clippings and copies of newspaper editorial endorsements.

Box 5, Folder 4

Endorsement strategy

Box 5, Folder 5

FPPC (1 of 2)

Scope and Content Note

California Fair Political Practices Commission.

Box 5, Folder 6

FPPC (2 of 2) – Lippo Contributions

Scope and Content Note

California Fair Political Practices Commission.

Box 5, Folder 7

Fundraising

Box 5, Folder 8

Grimes Memos

Scope and Content Note

Memoranda from Frank Grimes.

Box 5, Folder 9

Intros – GD

Box 5, Folder 10

Master Position Documents (Davis-Lundgren Matrix) 08/11/98

Box 5, Folder 11

Issues/Policy Positions

Box 5, Folder 12

Kick-off Swing

Box 5, Folder 13

Legal

Box 5, Folder 14

Letters to the Editor

Box 5, Folder 15

Lists

Box 5, Folder 16

Mailings

Box 5, Folder 17

Media advisories

Box 5, Folder 18

Media analysis report

Box 5, Folder 19

Media buys

Box 5, Folder 20

Media lists

Box 5, Folder 21

Media scripts (1 of 2)

Box 5, Folder 22

Media scripts (2 of 2)

Box 5, Folder 23

Meeting notes

Box 5, Folder 24

Memoranda – internal

Box 5, Folder 25

Message development

Box 5, Folder 26

News releases

Box 5, Folder 27

Office holder account

Box 5, Folder 28

Op-eds

Box 5, Folder 29

People/Volunteers

Box 6, Folder 1

Printed material

Box 6, Folder 2

Questionnaires

Box 6, Folder 3

Schedules – general (1 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 4

Schedules – general (2 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 5

Schedules – primary

Box 6, Folder 6

Slates – primary

Box 6, Folder 7

Speeches/remarks (1 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 8

Speeches/remarks (2 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 9

Statements/talking points (1 of 3)

Box 6, Folder 10

Statements/talking points (2 of 3)

Box 6, Folder 11

Statements/talking points (3 of 3)

Box 6, Folder 12

Survey research – general (1 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 13

Survey research – general (2 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 14

Survey research (1 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 15

Survey research (2 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 16

Survey research – primary (1 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 17

Survey research – primary (2 of 2)

Box 6, Folder 18

Strategy

Box 6, Folder 19

Telemarketing

Box 6, Folder 20

Transcripts

Box 6, Folder 21

Video clips (1 of 2)

Scope and Content Note

Invoices for video monitoring services.

Box 6, Folder 22

Video clips (2 of 2)

Box 7, Folder 1

Video project

Box 7, Folder 2

Website

Box 28

Broadcast media coverage 1998 Governor's race

Scope and Content Note

34 VHS videotapes.

Box 29

Broadcast media coverage 1998 Governor's race

Scope and Content Note

Videotapes of media coverage of 1998 California Governor’s campaign.
Coverage of candidates Gray Davis, Dan Lungren, and Jane Harman campaigns (27 VHS videotapes).
Videotape labeled “Doak Carrier O’Donnell & Associates, Gray Davis, Baseball – Padres 12/1/98.”

Box 30

1998 Governor's race, Davis spots

Scope and Content Note

Commercial spots for the Gray Davis 1998 California gubernatorial campaign (12 VHS videotapes).
Videotape labeled “Davis Campaign Stockton 8/19/98” (1 Beta videotape).
Videotape labeled “Davis, Lungren & You – State Building & Construction Trades Council Presents” (1 VHS videotape).
NARAL commercial spots (2 VHS videotapes).
Videotapes labeled “California Correctional Peace Officers Association, 1998 Independent Expenditure Campaign, Gray Davis for Governor” (2 VHS videotapes).

Box 31

1998 Governor's Race, Focus Group Tapes

Scope and Content Note

Accordion folder containing focus group transcripts and analysis. Videotapes of Gray Davis for Governor focus groups: 1997-1998 (8 VHS videotapes).

Box 32

1998 Governor’s Race Focus Group Tapes

Scope and Content Note

Videotapes of 1998 Gray Davis focus groups (25 VHS videotapes).
Videotapes of 1997 Gray Davis focus groups (11 VHS videotapes).
Videotape labeled “Gray Davis For Lt. Governor Primary Night, 6/94” (1 VHS videotape).
Videotapes of 1998 California gubernatorial campaign debates (2 VHS videotapes).
Also a master list of the video tapes.

Box 43

News coverage

Scope and Content Note

Clippings

Box 44

News coverage

Scope and Content Note

Clippings

Box 50, Folder 22

Roundtable Discussion on Infrastructure 1997

Box 50, Folder 23

Transition, Wilson to Davis (1 of 2) 1998-1999

Box 50, Folder 24

Transition, Wilson to Davis (2 of 2) 1998-1999

Box 50, Folder 25

Inauguration 1999

Box 50, Folder 26

Inauguration programs 1999

Box 50, Folder 27

Inauguration invitations 1999

Box 50, Folder 28

Governor's luncheon (1 of 2) 2000

Box 50, Folder 29

Governor's luncheon (2 of 2) 2000

Box 50, Folder 30

Democratic National Convention invitations, programs 2000

Box 50, Folder 31

Democratic National Convention media cocktail party 2000

Box 50, Folder 32

Democratic National Convention delegates 2000

Box 50, Folder 33

Democratic National Convention programs (1 of 2) 2000

Box 50, Folder 34

Democratic National Convention programs (2 of 2) 2000

Box 51, Folder 3

Audit (1 of 2) 1998

Box 51, Folder 4

Audit (2 of 2) 1998

Box 51, Folder 5

Debate briefing book 1998

Scope and Content Note

Includes handwritten notes by Gray Davis.

Box 52, Folder 1

Leases for office space 1997-1998

Opposition research, Dan Lungren

Scope and Content Note

Research, news clippings and other material reflecting Lungren's positions on issues such as abortion, the environment, crime and civil rights.

Box 56

Opposition research 1998

Opposition research, primary election

Scope and Content Note

Box 3, Folder 1

Kathleen Connell opposition research (1 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 2

Kathleen Connell opposition research (2 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 3

Kathleen Connell opposition research (1 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 4

Kathleen Connell opposition research (2 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 5

1994 Controller's Campaign

Box 3, Folder 6

Leon Panetta

Box 3, Folder 7

Dianne Feinstein (1 of 3)

Box 3, Folder 8

Dianne Feinstein (2 of 3)

Box 3, Folder 9

Dianne Feinstein (3 of 3)

Box 3, Folder 10

Northwest Airlines (1 of 3)

Box 3, Folder 11

Northwest Airlines (2 of 3)

Box 3, Folder 12

Northwest Airlines (3 of 3)

Box 3, Folder 13

Al Checchi opposition research (1 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 14

Al Checchi opposition research (2 of 2) (background)

Box 3, Folder 15

Al Checchi opposition research & media buy

Box 3, Folder 16

Al Checchi opposition research (1 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 17

Al Checchi opposition research (2 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 18

Al Checchi opposition research (1 of 2)

Box 3, Folder 18

Al Checchi opposition research (2 of 2)

Box 4, Folder 1

Al Checchi opposition research NWA lawsuits (1 of 2)

Box 4, Folder 2

Al Checchi opposition research NWA lawsuits (2 of 2)

Box 4, Folder 3

Al Checchi campaign research report

Box 4, Folder 4

Jane Harman opposition research (1 of 3)

Box 4, Folder 5

Jane Harman opposition research (2 of 3)

Box 4, Folder 6

Jane Harman opposition research (3 of 3)

Box 4, Folder 7

Voting Record Research on Jane Harman

Box 4, Folder 8

Research on Jane Harman book II

Box 19, Folder 8

Davis-Lungren comparisons

Box 19, Folder 9

Three Strikes response

Box 19, Folder 10

Draft dodger remark–response

Box 19, Folder 11

Labor/trial lawyers–response

Box 19, Folder 12

Pay hike–response

Box 19, Folder 13

Singapore–response

Box 19, Folder 14

Guns–response

Box 19, Folder 15

Late-term abortions–response

Box 19, Folder 16

Dep. AG's remark–response

Box 19, Folder 17

WTC/Mexico–response

Box 19, Folder 18

Attendance–response

Box 19, Folder 19

“Travelgate”

Box 19, Folder 20

PTA flap–response

Box 19, Folder 21

Offshore drilling–response

Box 19, Folder 22

Death penalty–response

Box 19, Folder 23

Rose Bird–response

Box 19, Folder 24

Spot analyses

Box 19, Folder 25

George/Chin endorsements

Box 19, Folder 26

Gray & guns

Box 19, Folder 27

Gray Davis campaign research report, June 21, 1993

Box 19, Folder 28

Report on Gray Davis special interest/conflict of interest accusations

Box 20, Folder 1

Gray Davis political contributions–articles and documents

Box 20, Folder 2

Gray Davis opposition research–various topics

Box 20, Folder 3

Office of the State Controller, Performance Audit, Final Report, May 1995

Box 20, Folder 4

Gray Davis Defensive Research Profile, 12/97

Box 26

Lungren spots

Scope and Content Note

Advertisements and promotional television spots from Dan Lungren's campaign for California Governor (22 VHS videotapes).
Also 2 VHS videotapes labeled “The Winning Campaign, Lungren for Governor, A grassroots approach,” and a videotape labeled: “Abortion is Wrong” (1 VHS).

Box 27

Harman, Checchi and Lungren spots

Scope and Content Note

Videotapes labeled:

“Competitive Commercials,” which contain commercial spots from the Al Checchi, Jane Harman, and Dan Lungren gubernatorial campaigns (schedule of spots included with each) (6 VHS videotapes).
Also Videotape labeled: “Harman & Checchi Commercial Spots” (1 VHS videotape).
Television commercial spots from Jane Harman's gubernatorial campaign.
1 folder containing lists of “1998 General Election Spots” and broadcast schedules (“Final Rotation”).

Box 33

Checchi spots

Scope and Content Note

Commercial spots for the Al Checchi 1998 California gubernatorial campaign (28 VHS videotapes–6 from 1997, 22 from 1998).
Videotape labeled “Press Conference with AL CHECCHI: 2/4/97” (1 VHS videotape).
Videotape labeled “O.C.P. ALFRED CHECCHI” (1 VHS videotape).

04. 2002 Governor's Race Management Files

Scope and Content Note

Research, news clippings, budget statements, schedules and publications related to Davis's campaign for Governor of California in 2002.

Box 9, Folder 1

Appointments

Box 9, Folder 2

Ballot statements

Box 9, Folder 3

Budget

Box 9, Folder 4

Cartoons

Box 9, Folder 5

Contracts (1 of 2)

Box 9, Folder 6

Contracts (2 of 2)

Box 9, Folder 7

Coordinated campaign

Box 9, Folder 8

Debates

Box 9, Folder 9

Direct mail

Box 9, Folder 10

Direct mail

Box 9, Folder 11

Election night – general

Box 9, Folder 12

Endorsements by

Box 9, Folder 13

Endorsements of – COPS

Scope and Content Note

California Organization of Police and Sheriffs.

Box 9, Folder 14

Endorsements of – editorial endorsements of others

Box 9, Folder 15

Faxfacts (1 of 2)

Box 9, Folder 16

Faxfacts (2 of 2)

Box 9, Folder 17

Finance

Box 9, Folder 18

FPPC

Scope and Content Note

California Fair Political Practices Commission.

Box 9, Folder 19

Focus Groups

Box 9, Folder 20

Fundraising

Box 9, Folder 21

Fundraising – Dan [Kreinbring]

Box 9, Folder 22

Fundraising – Mercury News

Box 9, Folder 23

Fundraising – controversies (1 of 2)

Box 9, Folder 24

Fundraising – controversies (2 of 2)

Box 9, Folder 25

Fundraising – controversies

Box 10, Folder 1

Fundraising – controversies: Oracle

Box 10, Folder 2

Fundraising – controversies: Foundations

Box 10, Folder 3

Issues

Box 10, Folder 4

Issues – militia groups

Box 10, Folder 5

Issues – NARAL

Box 10, Folder 6

Issues – Indian gaming

Box 10, Folder 7

Legal

Box 10, Folder 8

Legal – ATA lawsuit (1 of 2)

Box 10, Folder 9

Legal – ATA lawsuit (2 of 2)

Box 10, Folder 10

Legal – Nathanson

Box 10, Folder 11

Lists

Box 10, Folder 12

Mailings

Box 10, Folder 13

Memberships

Box 10, Folder 14

Memoranda

Box 10, Folder 15

Memoranda – Mona [Pasquil]

Box 10, Folder 16

Op-eds/Columns

Box 10, Folder 17

Paid Media/Buys

Box 10, Folder 18

Paid Media – Campaign Media Analysis Group report

Box 10, Folder 19

Paid Media – Campaign Media Analysis Group report

Box 10, Folder 20

Paid Media/Scripts

Box 10, Folder 21

Political requests (1 of 2)

Box 10, Folder 22

Political requests (2 of 2)

Box 10, Folder 23

Polling

Box 10, Folder 24

Press memos – Budget Watch

Box 10, Folder 25

Press memos

Box 10, Folder 26

Press releases 1999 (1 of 2)

Box 10, Folder 27

Press releases 1999 (2 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 1

Questionnaires

Box 11, Folder 2

Speeches/remarks

Box 11, Folder 3

Strategy

Box 11, Folder 4

Tax returns

Box 11, Folder 5

Telemarketing

Box 11, Folder 6

Tracking – primary

Box 11, Folder 7

Transcripts

Box 11, Folder 8

Vendors

Box 11, Folder 9

Website

Box 11, Folder 10

Bad press – Senate Bill 100

Box 11, Folder 11

Bad press – Proposition 187

Box 11, Folder 12

Bad press – political travel

Box 11, Folder 13

Bad press – press releases

Box 11, Folder 14

Bad press – administrative appointments

Box 11, Folder 15

Press -- Davis – public safety

Box 11, Folder 16

Press – Davis – other

Box 11, Folder 17

Press – Original headlines – Energy

Box 11, Folder 18

Press – Original headlines

Box 11, Folder 19

Press

Scope and Content Note

Racial profiling veto, Hein & CTA comments, Bridge warning and other issues.

Box 11, Folder 20

Press – veto of AB 60

Scope and Content Note

Assembly Bill 60 – driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.

Box 11, Folder 21

Bad press (1 of 2)

Scope and Content Note

Re: legislative process, “tirade at GOP caucus.”

Box 11, Folder 22

Bad press (2 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 23

Bad press (1 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 24

Bad press (2 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 25

Press – editorial analysis

Box 11, Folder 26

Press (1 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 27

Press (2 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 28

Press

Scope and Content Note

Newsclip highlights Jan-June 1999, Highlights of the Legislative accomplishments 1999 report.

Box 11, Folder 29

Press – education

Box 11, Folder 30

Press (1 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 31

Press (2 of 2)

Box 11, Folder 32

Press – public surveys

Box 11, Folder 33

Legacy

Box 11, Folder 34

Energy Strategy

Scope and Content Note

ask GS – this folder was in the Legacy folder

Box 15

Broadcast media coverage

Scope and Content Note

Media coverage clips from 1998 and 2002 California gubernatorial campaign (25 VHS videotapes).
Audio cassette tape of “Women's Town Hall Radio Coverage” on 5/24/02 (1 cassette tape).
Governor Gray Davis on the Tonight Show, March 8-9, 2002 (3 VHS videotapes).
Videotapes labeled “Sarah Brady, May 16, 2002” (3 VHS videotapes).

Box 19, Folder 1

Monterey Media Market Survey, Feb. 4-5, 2002

Box 19, Folder 2

California Statewide Survey, Feb. 5-7, 2002

Box 19, Folder 3

California Statewide Primary Tracking Week #2, Feb. 4-7, 2002

Box 19, Folder 4

California Statewide Tracking Survey, Jan. 29-31, 2002

Box 19, Folder 5

Governor Gray Davis (Survey), Jan. 13-15, 2002

Box 19, Folder 6

General Election Baseline Survey, March 21-26, 2002

Box 19, Folder 7

Polling Inventory for Governor Gray Davis, Nov. 2002

Box 20, Folder 5

Broadcast media spots analysis–CA Governor 2002 (1 of 4)

Box 20, Folder 6

Broadcast media spots analysis–CA Governor 2002 (2 of 4)

Box 20, Folder 7

Broadcast media spots analysis–CA Governor 2002 (3 of 4)

Box 20, Folder 8

Broadcast media spots analysis–CA Governor 2002 (4 of 4)

Box 20, Folder 9