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Identifier: e_cle_000896
Title: Memo from Wayne (Thorburn) to Chet regarding campaign activities of the Republican Party of Texas, May 14, 1980
Description: Memo from Wayne (Thorburn) to Chet regarding campaign activities of the Republican Party of Texas, May 14, 1980. Memo focuses on coordinating the work of the national and state Republican parties in preparation for the 1980 election and includes maps reflecting state voting patterns.
Page Count: 22
Creator: Thorburn, Wayne J. (Wayne Jacob), 1944-
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Rove, Karl
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Voter turnout
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas, Karl Rove

Identifier: e_cle_013961
Title: Letter from former Senator Jack Kemp to William P. Clements, March 25, 1988
Description: Letter from former Senator Jack Kemp to William P. Clements, March 25, 1988. Kemp writes that he would like to come to Texas in the fall and "help elect some more Clements Republicans."
Page Count: 1
Creator: Kemp, Jack
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.)
Subject Topic: Political campaigns
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_000101
Title: Speech by William P. Clements, Jr. for Republican Convention, Keynote Speaker, September 9, 1978
Description: Speech by William P. Clements, Jr. for Republican Convention, Keynote Speaker, September 9, 1978. Speech to the Republican Convention on the future of the Republican Party in Texas. Clements describes how he is different than other Republican candidates and why he can win. Clements also lists a number of issues he sees as important for Texas, including energy, education, and tax reform.
Page Count: 14
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Republican Party (Tex.), Briscoe, Dolph, Harvey, Omar, Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-, Haerle, Nola, Jarvis, Howard, Carter, Jimmy, 1924-, Gann, Paul, 1912-1989, Grover, Henry Cushing Hank
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Fund raising, Jet fighter planes, Taxation, Education, Agriculture, Energy and natural resources
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas, Jimmy Carter, Dolph Briscoe

Identifier: e_cle_014022
Title: Letter from Pastor Johnny K. Bryant to William P. Clements, Jr., February 21, 1988
Description: Letter from Reverend Johnny K. Bryant to William P. Clements, Jr., February 21, 1988, regarding concerns from Black constituents.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Bryant, Reverend Johnny K.
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.)
Subject Topic: Minorities, Political campaigns
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_001013
Title: Newspaper clipping headlined "Clements claims the role of underdog," published June 5, 1986
Description: Newspaper clipping titled "Clements claims the role of underdog," published May 6, 1986, concerning the beginnings of Clements' 1986 gubernatorial campaign.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Attlesey, Sam
Subject Name: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Carter, Jimmy, 1924-, Republican Party (Tex.)
Subject Topic: Campaign management, Political campaigns
Time Period: "White Interregnum, 1983-1986"

Identifier: e_cle_000124
Title: Memo to Omar Harvey regarding the Conservative Movement in America, February 1, 1978
Description: Memo to Omar Harvey regarding the Conservative Movement in America, February 1, 1978. The memo briefly describes the conservative movement and its relation to the Republican Party and then outlines the conservative movement organizations that the Clements campaign might encounter before the Republican primary. These organizations include the Americans for Constitutional Action (ACA), the American Conservative Union (ACU), The Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), The Conservative Caucus, Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress, Citizens for the Republic, and the National Conservative Political Action Committee (NCPAC).
Page Count: 3
Contributor: Harvey, Omar
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Reagan, Ronald, Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Crane, Philip M., 1930-, Barnhart, Ray, Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991, O'Donnell, Peter J., 1924-, Briscoe, Dolph, Nixon, Richard M. Richard Milhous 1913-1994, National Conservative Political Action Committtee, Americans for Constitutional Action (Organization), American Conservative Union, Young Americans for Freedom, Conservative Caucus, Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress, Citizens for the Republic, Texas Conservative Union
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Conservatism
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas, Ronald Reagan, Dolph Briscoe

Identifier: e_cle_001141
Title: Newspaper clipping headlined “Clements disappoints GOP,” Amarillo Sunday News Globe, August 4, 1985
Description: Newspaper clipping from the Amarillo Sunday News Globe written by David Bloom, regarding the Republican Party's attitude towards Governor William P. Clements. The headline reads “Clements disappoints GOP,” and it has been stamped August 4, 1985.
Page Count: 1
Subject Name: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Republican Party (Tex.)
Subject Topic: Political campaigns
Time Period: "White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_000125
Title: Memo to Omar Harvey regarding Grover Candidacy, February 2, 1978
Description: Memo to Omar Harvey regarding Grover Candidacy, February 2, 1978. Memo from unknown author regarding the Hank Grover's candidacy for Texas Governor and the problems facing the Clements campaign in regards to the conservative movement.
Page Count: 2
Contributor: Harvey, Omar
Subject Name: Reagan, Ronald, Bush, George, 1924-, Carter, Jimmy, 1924-, Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Jacobson, Pat, Grover, Henry Cushing Hank, Texas Conservative Union
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Conservatism, Taxation, Equal rights admendments, Abortion, Gay rights, Gun control, SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks), Panama Canal (Panama)
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_000119
Title: Memo from Scott to Omar regarding Metro Organization, January 1978
Description: Memo from Scott to Omar regarding Metro Organization, January 1978. Memo regarding campaign organization in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Forth Worth. The date of this memo was inferred from similar memos between Scott and Omar housed in the same folder.
Page Count: 2
Subject Name: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Elliott, William
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Political endorsements
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_000116
Title: Memo from Kay Riddle with attached rough transcript of the February 1 press conference in Austin, February 7, 1978
Description: Memo from Kay Riddle with attached rough transcript of the February 1 press conference in Austin, February 7, 1978. Transcript of a press conference with William P. Clements, Jr. after he officially filed for the Texas Governor's race. The transcript includes annotations and corrections.
Page Count: 16
Creator: Riddle, Kay
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-, Reed, Thomas C., Rhodes, Tom B., Priddy, Ashley, Harvey, Omar, Spencer, Stuart K.
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.), Ford, Jon, United States. Department of Defense, Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006, Reagan, Ronald, Grover, Henry Cushing Hank
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Education, Campaign funds, Energy and natural resources, Panama Canal Treaty, Government aid to education
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas, Ronald Reagan

Identifier: e_cle_001095
Title: Newspaper clipping headlined "Clements campaign manager resigns; overhaul expected," May 16, 1986
Description: Newspaper clipping headlined "Clements campaign manager resigns; overhaul expected," by Arnold Hamilton, Dallas Times Herald, May 16, 1986. After Clements won the Republican primary, his campaign manager Ed Cassidy resigned. There is speculation about his replacement.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Hamilton, Arnold
Subject Name: Cassidy, Ed, Republican Party (Tex.)
Subject Topic: Political campaigns
Time Period: "White Interregnum, 1983-1986"

Identifier: e_cle_012189
Title: Letter from George Bush to William P. Clements, Jr., May 16, 1986
Description: Letter from George Bush to William P. Clements, Jr., May 16, 1986. George Bush informs William P. Clements, Jr., that he has directed The Fund for America's Future to send a $10,000 check to the Clements gubernatorial campaign in an effort to solidify the Republican majority. A handwritten note from Bush wishes Clements good luck.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Bush, George, 1924-
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Republican Party (Tex.), Bush, Barbara, 1925-
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Campaign funds
Time Period: "White Interregnum, 1983-1986"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_000115
Title: Memo from Scott to Omar regarding Campaign Phase I, January 1978
Description: Memo from Scott to Omar regarding Campaign Phase I, January 1978. Memo regarding the first phase of William P. Clements, Jr., gubernatorial campaign. The first phase includes introductory mailing introducing the Republican Party to Bill Clements, the announcement of the campaign, a tour to Republican majority counties, follow-up mailing, and mass mailing.
Page Count: 3
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Eggers, Paul, Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Campaign literature, Campaign advertising, Advertising, Direct-mail
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_000118
Title: Memo from Scott to Omar regarding Field Operations Phase I, January 13, 1978
Description: Memo from Scott to Omar regarding Field Operations Phase I, January 13, 1978. Memo outlining the first phase of field operations for William P. Clements, Jr., gubernatorial campaign. The first phase includes assignments of field coordinators, contacting key Republican leaders, events and touring, and the setting up of campaign headquarters in top priority urban counties.
Page Count: 2
Subject Name: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Barker, Eddie
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Campaign management
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

Identifier: e_cle_006897
Title: Statement Prepared for Governor William P. Clements, Jr. for a Press Conference on the Reagan-Bush Campaign, September 12, 1980
Description: Statement Prepared for Governor William P. Clements, Jr. for a Press Conference on the Reagan-Bush Campaign, September 12, 1980. Includes introductions of executive committee of Democrats and Independents, including former Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes, Sen. Grady Hazelwood, Hall Timanus, and Dr. Abner McCall.
Page Count: 5
Creator: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Republican Party (Tex.), McCall, Abner V.
Subject Topic: Political campaigns, Political endorsements
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 2, 1987-1991"
Themebook Term(s): Ronald Reagan

Identifier: e_cle_013703
Title: News release from the Texas Victory Committee, regarding campaign for the Reagan-Bush ticket in Texas, September 10, 1980
Description: News release from the Texas Victory Committee, regarding campaign for the Reagan-Bush ticket in Texas, September 10, 1980, and announcing Governor William P. Clements, Jr., and Rita Clements campaigning in Fort Stockton and Kerrville-Hunt. Includes a statement of support from former governor John Connally.
Page Count: 2
Creator: Texas Victory Committee
Subject Name: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Republican Party (Tex.), Reagan, Ronald, Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Subject Topic: Political campaigns
Time Period: "Texas Governor Term 1, 1979-1982"
Themebook Term(s): Republican Party of Texas

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