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 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 4, folder 5-6
Boards & Commissions
1967-1968, undated
Scope and Contents
Includes index of Boards & Commissions.
Attorney General Campaign Material
1949-1969
Clippings
1939-1967
Scope and Contents
Newspaper clippings and newsletters.
box 6, folder 3
Mrs. Williams
1949-1965
Scope and Contents
Clippings related to Spencer Williams' wife Mary.
box 6, folder 5
Candidates Announcements
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 8, folder 1-7
General Election
1966
Scope and Contents
Original photographs found in photograph series.
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 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."