Series Descriptions
R279.001, Box 1/1-Box 2/14
Series 1.
Bill Files
1977-1984
Physical Description:
39 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by legislative session, then numerically by bill number.
Scope and Content Note
Bill files contain analyses prepared by the Department of Economic and Business Development, correspondence, notes, reports,
and background materials regarding state legislation that would affect programs administered by the Department of Economic
and Business Development. Significant topics include the abolishment of the Department of Commerce (SB28, 1977-1978), the
California Invention and Innovation Development Corporation (AB900, 1981-1982), the creation of the World Trade Commission
(AB3757, 1981-1982), Enterprise Zones (AB40, 1983-1984), and the Economic Incentive Program (AB514, 1983-1984).
1977-1978: AB1053-AB3627; ACA78; AB7X (3ff) Box 1/1-Box 1/3
1977-1978: SB28-SB2141; SB3X-SB7X (2ff) Box 1/4-Box 1/5
1981-1982: AB4-AB3757; ACA2-ACA22; ACR75; AJR1-AJR87 (20ff) Box 1/6-Box 1/25
1983-1984: AB13-AB1275; ACA2-ACA36; ACR37-ACR147; AJR3-AJR94 (14ff) Box 2/1-Box 2/14
Records of the Office of the Director
1977-1984
R279.016, Box 20, folders 1-11
Series 1.
Chronological Correspondence
1977-1984
Physical Description:
11 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
Scope and Content Note
Administrative Files maintained by the director are comprised of correspondence, reports, and memoranda. Subjects include
biennial reports, goals and accomplishments, initiatives, staff meetings, summary and description of the department, transition
to Department of Commerce, and work plans.
Records of the Office of International Trade
1971-1984
R279.002, Box 2/15-Box 4/18
Series 1.
Chronological Correspondence
1978-1982
Physical Description:
51 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
These files contain only the outgoing correspondence from the Director's Office. The files include letters, routine requests,
and reports to both individuals as well as representatives of organizations and corporations. The correspondence were sent
by the director, deputy director, or other staff members.
R279.003, Box 4/19-Box 5/31
Series 2.
Solar Energy Files
1978-1981
Physical Description:
49 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title.
Scope and Content Note
The Solar Energy Files cover numerous topics that pertain to solar energy in California. Files may include reports, news
clippings, industry periodicals, correspondence, memoranda, advertisements, press releases, notes, mailing lists, and brochures.
Significant topics include California Solar Energy Industries Association (CAL SEIA), Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI),
Proposition 7 (1980), SolarCal Office (later called Solar Business Office), and incentive legislation.
R279.004, Box 6/1-Box 6/11
Series 3.
Speeches
1978-1981
Physical Description:
11 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
These speeches were given by the director of the Office of International Trade (OIT). Eighty-seven of the eighty-eight speeches
were given by Richard King; the other was given by Floyd Mori. Speech files may include transcripts, notes, correspondence,
news clippings, invitations, and correspondence. The type of audience varies widely. Examples include the Pasadena Rotary
Club, the UCLA School of Management, the National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, the Malaysian Trade Expo, the U.S.-Arab
Chamber of Commerce, and Winegrape Day. Some recurring speech topics include the investment climate in Mexico, the impact
of multilateral trade negotiations on California, an international perspective on agricultural trade, and the risks and rewards
of trade with China.
R279.005, Box 6/12-Box 7/9
Series 4.
Governor's Conferences Files
1979-1982
Physical Description:
20 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title and chronologically thereunder.
Scope and Content Note
Governor's Conferences Files pertain to the governor's conferences where international trade was a significant factor and
thus the input and/or presence of the director of the OIT was needed. These files may include mailing lists, correspondence,
memoranda, schedules, agendas, and reports. Significant topics include the Governor's Roundtable on International Trade,
the National Governor's Association, and the Western Governor's Conferences.
R279.006, Box 7/10-Box 7/16
Series 5.
Office Files
1978-1982
Physical Description:
7 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title and chronologically thereunder.
Scope and Content Note
These files pertain to the basic organization and running of the OIT. Files may include memoranda, notes, charts, various
reports, news clippings, and press releases. Significant topics include goals and objectives, publicity, organization of
OIT, staff meetings, and video production.
R279.007, Box 7/17-Box 7/23
Series 6.
General Advisory Council Files
1978-1982
Physical Description:
7 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by topic.
Scope and Content Note
The General Advisory Council was a private sector group consisting of international business leaders established to assist
the Office of International Trade. The General Advisory Council files contain correspondence, background materials, and meeting
notes. Notable persons mentioned include Governor Jerry Brown and U.S. Senator Hayakawa.
R279.008, Box 7/24-Box 7/26
Series 7.
Japan-California Economic Advisory Council Files
1978-1982
Physical Description:
3 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by topic.
Scope and Content Note
The Japan-California Economic Advisory Council was a private sector group consisting of international business leaders created
to assist the Office of International Trade. The council was established by and reported directly to the governor. The Japan-California
Economic Advisory Council files contain correspondence and meeting notes.
R279.009, Box 7/27-Box 7/29
Series 8.
Agricultural Advisory Council Files
1978-1982
Physical Description:
3 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by topic.
Scope and Content Note
The Agricultural Advisory Council was a private sector group consisting of international business leaders established to assist
the Office of International Trade. The Agricultural Advisory Council files contain correspondence and meeting notes.
R279.010, Box 7/30-Box 7/37
Series 9.
Correspondence
1978-1982
Physical Description:
8 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by file title.
Scope and Content Note
Files contain incoming or outgoing correspondence from the OIT. Files may include memoranda, directives, reports, and background
materials. Significant topics of correspondence include Canada, the Governor's office, out-of-state, overseas, staff- Business,
Transportation, and Housing Agency, staff-Economic and Business Development Department, and staff-Office of International
Trade.
R279.011, Box 8/1-Box 14/6
Series 10.
Subject Files
1971-1984
Physical Description:
216 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title and chronologically thereunder.
Scope and Content Note
These files contain numerous topics of interest to the OIT. Files may include press releases, correspondence, reports, advertisements,
brochures, agendas, news clippings, minutes, notes, memoranda, background materials, and mailing lists. Significant topics
include agriculture, banks, coal exports, trade associations, chambers of commerce, the International Trade Commission, legislation
(federal and state), ports, and the wine industry.
Records of the Office of Small Business Development
1970-1986
R279.012, Box 14/7-Box 14/10
Series 1.
Legal Opinions
1970-1986
Physical Description:
4 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
These files contain notes, memoranda, reports, studies, and legal analysis regarding various proposed legislation relevant
to OSBD. Notable correspondents include the California Attorney General's Office, the California Legislative Counsel, the
U.S. Department of Justice, the California Department of General Services, and the California Assembly Committee on Economic
Development.
R279.013, Box 14/11-Box 17/10
Series 2.
Correspondence
1980-1985
Physical Description:
66 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
These files contain intra-office, intra-agency, and external outgoing letters, minutes, and reports signed by the director,
deputy director, or staff. Topics may include proposed legislation, upcoming conferences, and routine requests from individuals,
businesses, and organizations.
R279.014, Box 17/11-Box 19/2
Series 3.
Reports
1983-1986
Physical Description:
33 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
Report files may include charts, correspondence, transaction statements, and statistical information. The files contain internal
monthly reports of both a fiscal and operational nature. The fiscal reports (1983-1984) include the following sections: Attendance,
OSBD Budget, Conferences, Grant/Loan Fund, SBDC Review, Travel, a monthly report from each development corporation, Corporation
Summary. The operational reports (1985-1985) include Accomplishments, Quarterly Summary of Corporate Activity, Monthly Activity,
OSBD Expenditure, Conference Calendar, Legislation, OSBD Activity, and Vacation Schedule.
R279.015, Box 19/3-Box 19/22
Series 4.
Corporation Files
1978-1984
Physical Description:
20 file folders
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by corporation name and chronologically thereunder.
Scope and Content Note
The files primarily contain correspondence between OSBD and the business development corporations with whom they partnered,
as well as the corporations' annual report submitted to the OSBD. The seven development corporations affiliated with the
OSBD were: Cal Coastal, Cal Regional, First Inter-Urban, Hancock, Pacific Coast Regional, Superior Valley, and Valley. Files
may also include other reports, charts, memoranda, and notes.
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