Register of the Spencer M. Williams papers

Finding aid prepared by Kaitlin Forgash
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Spencer M. Williams papers
Date (inclusive): 1939-1970
Collection Number: 83092
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English
Physical Description: 9 manuscript boxes, memorabilia (3.6 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, speeches, press releases, memoranda, reports, and clippings, relating to the unsuccessful election campaign of S. M. Williams for California attorney general in 1966, and to California state health and welfare policy during the gubernatorial administration of Ronald Reagan.
Creator: Williams, Spencer M.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Box OCM10 may not be used without permission of Archivist. The remainder of collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1983.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Spencer M. Williams papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

Administrator, California Health and Welfare Agency, 1967-1968; California secretary for human relations, 1968-1969.

Spencer Mortimer Williams (1922-2008)

1922 February 24 Born
1943 Received a BA from University of California, Los Angeles
  Married Mary Kathryn Bramlage
1948 Received a Bachelor of Laws from University of California, Berkeley
1955 Appointed County Counsel, Santa Clara County, California
1966 Unsuccessfully runs for office of California State Attorney General
1967-1970 Served as Administrator of the California Health and Welfare Agency
1971-2008 Served as Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
2008 January 3 Died

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, speeches, press releases, memoranda, reports, and clippings, relating to the unsuccessful election campaign of Spencer M. Williams for California attorney general in 1966, and to Williams' time as Administrator of the Health and Welfare Agency during the gubernatorial administration of Ronald Reagan.

Arrangement Statement

The collection has been organized into two series.
Series I. Health and Welfare Agency Materials, 1967-1970 Series II. Attorney General Campaign Materials, 1949-1969

Subjects and Indexing Terms

California -- Politics and government -- 1951-
Elections -- California
Public health -- California
Public welfare -- California
Reagan, Ronald
California. Health and Welfare Agency
California. Human Relations Agency

 

Health and Welfare Agency Materials 1967-1970

 

Appointments 1967-1969

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from and to Mr. Williams regarding names of people suggested for positions in the administration.
box 1, folder 1

F-I 1967-1969

box 1, folder 2

I-L 1967-1969

box 1, folder 3

L-P 1967

box 1, folder 4

L-P 1967-1969

box 1, folder 5

Q-S 1967-1969

box 1, folder 6

Q-S 1967-1969

box 1, folder 7

T-Z 1967-1969

box 1, folder 8

Judgeships 1967-1968

box 2, folder 1-5

Press Releases 1967-1970

box 2, folder 6-7

Speech Material 1967-1968

box 2, folder 8

Capitol Report 1968 February 14-September 27

box 2, folder 9

Presentation 1969 July 28

Scope and Contents

Summary outline of J. Montgomery's (Director of Social Welfare) presentation to cabinet.
 

Speeches 1966-1969

Scope and Contents

Speech sub-series retains original physical order.
box 4, folder 1-4

General Speeches 1967

Scope and Contents

Includes speech note cards.
box 3, folder 5

Governor's Conference on the Prevention of Disability from Arthritis. 1967 May 19

box 3, folder 6

"Policing welfare policy", California District Attorney Investigators Association. 1967 May 27

box 3, folder 7

1967 May 19. California Pharmaceutical Association. 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Includes related material.
box 3, folder 8

"Health legislation, an overview", Institute for Social Workers. 1967 May 9

box 3, folder 9

"Developing an effective public medicare program for the State of California", Convention of Western Hospitals. 1967 April 24

box 3, folder 3-4

1968

box 3, folder 1-2

1969

box 4, folder 5-6

Boards & Commissions 1967-1968, undated

Scope and Contents

Includes index of Boards & Commissions.
 

Attorney General Campaign Material 1949-1969

box 4, folder 7

Notes 1966

box 5, folder 1

Press Releases 1966

box 5, folder 2

Schedules 1966

 

Clippings 1939-1967

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings and newsletters.
box 5, folder 3-4

General 1939-1950s

box 6, folder 1

General 1954-1964

box 6, folder 2

Pictures 1965-1966

box 6, folder 3

Mrs. Williams 1949-1965

Scope and Contents

Clippings related to Spencer Williams' wife Mary.
box 6, folder 4

Endorsements 1966

box 6, folder 5

Candidates Announcements 1966

box 6, folder 6

Criticism 1965-1966

box 6, folder 7

Guns 1966

box 6, folder 8

Primary 1966

Scope and Contents

Orange & Los Angeles Counties.
box 6, folder 9

Miscellaneous Issues 1966

box 6, folder 10

Thomas Lynch 1966

Scope and Contents

CA Attorney General Thomas Lynch.
box 6, folder 11-12

Primary Election 1966

box 7, folder 1-6

Primary Election 1966

box 8, folder 1-7

General Election 1966

Scope and Contents

Original photographs found in photograph series.
box 9, folder 1-4

General Election 1966

box 9, folder 5

Administrator Appointment 1966-1967

Scope and Contents

Clippings related to Williams' appointment as administrator of the Health and Welfare Agency.
box 9, folder 6

Medi-Cal 1967

box 9, folder 7

State Mental Hospitals 1967

box 9, folder 8

Miscellaneous Documents 1966-1969, undated

Scope and Contents

Includes letters, invitation to Reagan dinner at the executive residence, and campaign contribution lists.
box OCM10

"Women for Williams" Campaign Buttons 1966

box 9, folder 9

Photographs 1964, 1966, undated

Scope and Contents

Includes negatives of photographs of attorney general campaign event, a photo of Mr. & Mrs. Williams, Mr. Williams, Civil Law Conference 1964, and a photograph marked "Monterey County 1 October 1966."