Norman D. Shumway Congressional Papers
Don Walker; Joshua Salyers
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University of the Pacific Library
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Stockton, CA 95211
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Norman D. Shumway Congressional Papers
Collection number: MSS 241
Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
University
of the Pacific Library
Stockton, California
- Processed by:
- Don Walker; Joshua Salyers
- Date Completed:
- 1998; 2018
- Encoded by:
- Nicole Grady
© 2013 University of the Pacific. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Norman D. Shumway congressional papers
Dates: 1977-1990
Collection number: MSS 241
Creator:
Shumway, Norman D.,
1934-
Collection Size: 32 linear feet
Repository:
University of the Pacific. Library. Holt-Atherton Dept. of
Special Collections
Stockton, California 95211
Abstract: This collection covers Norman Shumway’s time
serving as Representative for the 14th District. It contains his correspondence
with his constituents on local and national issues, as well as his position
statements and policy proposals.
Physical location: For current information on the location
of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Languages: Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
researcher.
Preferred Citation
Norman D. Shumway congressional papers. MSS 241. Holt-Atherton
Department of Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library.
Biography / Administrative History
Norman D. Shumway was elected to the United States House of
Representatives for California’s 14th Congressional District in 1978 and held
office until 1990. As a member of the House Committee on Banking, Finance and
Urban Affairs, Shumway served as the ranking minority member of the
Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. He was also a member of the
Subcommittee on International Trade, Investment and Monetary Policy. As a
member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Shumway served
as the ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection covers Norman Shumway’s time serving as Representative
for the 14th District. It contains his correspondence with his constituents on
local and national issues, as well as his position statements and policy
proposals.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into nine series: 1. Financial Affairs. 2.
Foreign Affairs. 3. Environmental issues. 4. Social Issues. 5. Agricultural
Issues. 6. Constituent Problems with Government Agencies. 7. Other Legislative
Issues. 8. Public Statements. 9. Constituent Correspondence. 10. Printed
Background Materials.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
United States. Congress - Officials and
employees
Banks and banking - United
States
Agriculture - California
Merchant marine - United
States.
Oceanography - Law and
legislation
Free trade
Environmental protection -
California
Conservation of natural resources -
California
California - Politics and
government
United States - Politics and
government
Latin America - Politics and
government
Series 1: Financial Affairs
Box 1: Banks
Abstract: Correspondence and Records on Resolution Trust Corp.
(1989-90), Finance Corp. of America (FCA) (1987-88), Banking (1979-90), Jim
Gillerson Speech (San Francisco)-Super Intendent of Cal Banks; American Savings
Bank-Stockton, Sierra Community Bank Charter decision (Colfax)-banking
regulation, as well as local coverage and some correspondence on FCA
affairs.
Box 2: Budget and Government Waste
Abstract: Correspondence on Balancing the Budget and government
waste. Miscellany (1979-90), two-way correspondence on budget affairs with
constituents.
Box 3: International Trade
Abstract: Correspondence on International Trade; Shumway's statement
to congress on Ways and Means Committee.
Box 4: U.S. Economic Development
Abstract: U.S. Economic Development and Stability; Correspondence on
Economic development related to Lodi, Sierra Railroad, etc. Statements and
Floor Debates. (1979-86)
Box 5: Taxation
Abstract: Tax law proposals (1979-90)
Box 6: Misc. Financial Issues
Abstract: Correspondence and Speeches on Product Liability Insurance,
Tort Reform, Money laundering.
Series 2: Foreign Affairs
Box 2: Foreign Governmental Relations
Abstract: Relations with Countries and Regions (Europe, Middle East,
Africa, Central America): Clippings, floor debates, position statements,
amendments, petition letters
Box 3: Foreign Aid
Abstract: Foreign Aid and International Relations: Clippings, floor
debates, position statements, amendments, petition letters
Box 4: Defense
Abstract: Correspondence on Arms Control, Outer Space (1979-85),
Reports on Budget, Personnel, Weapons Systems, etc. (1979-86)
Series 3: Environmental Issues
Box 3: Other District 14 Dams & Projects
Box 4: 96th Congress (1979-80)
Box 5: 97th-101st Congress (1981-90)
Box 6: Recreation (1979-1980): Issues related to regional
parks.
Box 7: Land Use and Development: South Lake Tahoe (incl.
H.R. 7306) (1977-82)
Box 8: Land Use and Development: Mono Lake
(1979-84)
Box 9: Land Use and Development: Roads & bridges
(1970-88)
Abstract: Correspondence, House Reports, clippings related to mostly
California road projects.
Box 10: Land Use and Development: 96th
Congress
Abstract: Correspondence, House Reports, Floor Debates
Box 11: Land Use and Development: 96th
Congress
Abstract: Correspondence, House Reports, Floor Debates
Box 12: Land Use and Development: 97th Congress.
Abstract: Correspondence, House Reports, Floor Debates
Box 13: Land Use and Development: 98th -101st Congress
(1986-90)
Abstract: Correspondence of development of Port of
Stockton.
Box 14: Energy
Abstract: Correspondence, Clippings, House reports, and background on
Natural Gas development (1979-90)
Box 15: Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Abstract: House Resolutions and Correspondence; 96th - 97th Congress
(1979-82); 98th Congress (1983-84); 99th Congress (1985-86), Coastal Zone
Management; 96th - 101st Congress (1979-90)
Box 16: Misc Environmental Issues
Abstract: Land Use and Development concerns, Tahoe fire, Stockton
weather station; RARE II [Roadless Area Review & Evaluation]
(1972-82)
Box 2: Health Care (1979-80)
Box 3: Minority Groups: Asian Americans (1979-87), Native
Americans (1979-90)
Abstract: Correspondence on race relations.
Box 4: Veterans and Senior Citizens Affairs
Abstract: Correspondence and legislation proposals on Veterans'
Affairs (1983-86) with local veteran’s groups and Seniors (1979-86)
Box 5: Transportation and Immigration
Abstract: Correspondence, clippings, and House reports on
Transportation (1979-85) and Immigration (1979-88) issues.
Box 6: Social Issues
Abstract: 96th - 97th Congress, Miscellany (1979-82)
Box 7: Social Issues
Abstract: 98th - 101st Congress, Miscellany (1983-90)
Box 8: Misc. Legislative Issues
Abstract: Miscellaneous Issues (1979-90). Also includes
correspondence on the Supersonic Super Collider (SSC) (1987)
Series 5: Agricultural Issues
Box 1: Import-Export Issues, etc. (1979-84), 96th
Congress. Miscellany (1979-82)
Abstract: House Reports and Correspondence organized by crop.
Correspondence mostly from California organizations and farmers
coalitions.
Box 2: 97th-100th Congress (1979-88)
Series 6: Constituent Problems with Government
Agencies
Box 1: 96th Congress (1979-80); 97th Congress
(1981-82)
Box 2: 98th - 101st Congress (1983-90)
Series 8: Public Statements
Box 1: Press Releases from Shumway’s Office
Abstract: 96th - 97th Congress (1979-82); 98th Congress (1983-84);
99th - 100th Congress (1985-90)
Box 2: Speeches
Abstract: Box 2: Speeches 101st Congress (1989-90)
Series 9: Constituent Correspondence
Box 1: OPINIONS, QUERIES, REQUESTS, ETC.
Abstract: 96th Congress (1979)
Box 2: OPINIONS, QUERIES, REQUESTS, ETC.
Abstract: 96th Congress (1980); 97th & 98th Congress (1981-84)
Box 3: OPINIONS, QUERIES, REQUESTS, ETC.
Abstract: 99th Congress (1985-86), 99th - 100th Congress
(1985-88)
Box 4: OPINIONS, QUERIES, REQUESTS, ETC.
Abstract: 99th - 100th Congress (1985-88) #2; 100th - 101st Congress
(1987-90)
Box 5: FORM LETTER REPLIES on various issues
Abstract: 96th Congress (1979); 96th - 98th Congress (1979-84); 98th
- 99th Congress (1984-86); 100th Congress (1987-88)
Box 6: Miscellaneous Correspondence
Abstract: 96th Congress (1979-80); 97th & 98th Congress
(1981-84); 99th - 100th Congress (1985-88); Includes congressional office
affairs: employment requests, personal ephemera.
Series 10: Printed Background Materials
Box 1: PERIODICALS, REPORTS, ETC.
Box 2: PERIODICALS, REPORTS, ETC.
Abstract: Financial & Foreign Affairs Issues; Recreation: Land
Use & Development
Box 3: PERIODICALS, REPORTS, ETC.
Abstract: Energy; Miscellaneous Environmental Issues; Social Issues;
Agricultural Issues
Box 4: Maps
Abstract: Pipelines, Proposals, and national forest maps.
Box 5: Newspapers Clippings on Various topics.
Abstract: 100th - 101st Congress (1987-90), Misc.
Clippings