WHCF Subject File - SO: Social Affairs | Clements National Security Papers Project

Citation Details

Level of description

primary subject file

Collection

The White House Central Files

Description

According to the White House Central Files filing manual, this category was used "for all material pertaining to White House social affairs such as dinners, luncheons, mess, teas and receptions. Includes invitations to attend, guest lists and requests for permission to invite others."

Specific exceptions are: dinners of political parties (see PL); social affairs connected with visits of foreign dignitaries (see CO).

Links to the finding aid

http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/guides/findingaid/WHCFSO.HTM

: SO: Social Affairs; secondary subject file, Material of a general nature on social affairs including recommendations and suggestions for balanced guest lists, questions from the public as to cost, requests for invitations and letters of commendation to superior officers of departing White House Social Aides. Also included are scenarios and guest lists for social events which did not include meals, and correspondence from the press and the public concerning the limitations placed on reporters covering White House social events., http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/guides/findingaid/WHCFSO.HTM, Clements National Security Papers Project