Norman D. Shumway Congressional Papers

Don Walker; Joshua Salyers
Holt-Atherton Department of Special Collections
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 1: Human Rights

 

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 1: New Malones Dam

 

Box 2: Auburn Dam

 

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)
 

Series 4: Social Issues

 

Box 1: Housing

 

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.

Abstract: Water Issues
 

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