Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Robert H. Finch Papers, White House Central Files, 1969-1972
- Dates:
- 1969-1972
- Creators:
- Finch, Robert H. (Robert Hutchinson), 1925-1995
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 25 linear feet, 5 linear inches; 58 boxes
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Robert H. Finch Papers, White House Central Files, 1969-1972. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- 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.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1969-1972
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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.
- Terms of access:
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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.
- Preferred citation:
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Robert H. Finch Papers, White House Central Files, 1969-1972. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- Location of this collection:
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18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.Yorba Linda, CA 92886, US
- Contact:
- (714) 983-9120