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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_000167
Title: Memo from Bill (Keener) to Martha, July 11, 1978
Description: Memo from Bill (Keener) to Martha, July 11, 1978. Regarding scheduling for campaign events with notes about Rita's opinions.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Keener, Bill
Subject Name: Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-
Subject Topic: Political campaigns
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Rita Crocker Clements

Identifier: e_cle_000129
Title: Memo from Omar Harvey to File regarding Eddie Barker, January 27, 1978
Description: Memo from Omar Harvey to File regarding Eddie Barker, January 27, 1978. Memo from Omar Harvey outlining his interactions and issues with Eddie Barker. Attached is a telegram from Harvey to Barker, a letter from Barker to Harvey with a response letter from Harvey, and a bio of William P. Clements, Jr.
Page Count: 12
Creator: Harvey, Omar, Barker, Eddie
Contributor: Harvey, Omar, Barker, Eddie
Subject Name: Barker, Eddie, Steffes, George, Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-, Rhodes, Tom B., Priddy, Ashley, Harris, Janie, Riddle, Kay, Eddie Barker Associates, Inc.
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"

Identifier: e_cle_000216
Title: Photos of Bill and Rita Clements
Description: Photos of Bill and Rita Clements. The photos are of William and Rita on the campaign trail.
Page Count: 3
Subject Name: Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Rita Crocker Clements

Identifier: e_cle_000100
Title: Speech by William P. Clements, Jr. for Forney Kickoff, September 4, 1978
Description: William P. Clements, Jr. Forney Kickoff Speech, September 4, 1978. Campaign speech for the city of Forney on Labor Day. William P. Clements, Jr. describes the state of Texas as it is affected by the national energy crisis and describes what Texas needs for the future. Issues discussed in the speech include energy, education, food shortages, water for agricultural, and taxation.
Page Count: 9
Creator: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Clayton, Bill W., Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-
Subject Topic: Energy and natural resources, Political campaigns, Taxation, Education, Agriculture, Water, Job creation, Economic policy, Campaign debates
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): The Texas Economy

Identifier: e_cle_000126
Title: Biographical resume of Rita Clements
Description: Biographical resume of Rita Clements. Biographical information on Rita Crocker Clements including details of her education, family members, church affiliation, civic and political activities, government and business activities, and hobbies. The biographical resume likely dates from 1978, during Clements first gubernatorial campaign.
Page Count: 2
Subject Name: Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-, Hockaday School (Dallas, Tex.), University of Texas at Austin, Clements, William P., 1917-2011, Bass, Dan, Bass, Bonnie, Bass, Barbara, Bass, Jimmy, Crocker, Byron, Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Junior League of Dallas, Crystal Charity, Republican Party (Tex.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Rita Crocker Clements

Identifier: e_cle_000109
Title: Press release from Clements for Governor regarding William P. Clements, Jr. victory statement, November 8, 1978
Description: Press release from Clements for Governor regarding William P. Clements, Jr. victory statement, November 8, 1978. Statement by William P. Clements, Jr. on his gubernatorial victory. Clements calls for the help and support of John Hill, Dolph Briscoe, Bill Hobby, and Billy Clayton.
Page Count: 2
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-, Briscoe, Dolph, Hill, John L., 1923-2007, Hobby, Bill, 1932-, Clayton, Bill W.
Subject Topic: Political campaigns
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): Rita Crocker Clements, Dolph Briscoe, John Hill, Bill Hobby

Identifier: e_cle_013008
Title: Letter from Isaac C. Kidd, Jr. to William P. Clements, Jr., October 27, 1977
Description: Letter from Isaac C. Kidd, Jr., to William P. Clements, Jr., October 27, 1977, regarding a meeting on offshore oil rig security.
Page Count: 1
Creator: Kidd, Isaac C., Jr.
Contributor: Clements, William P., 1917-2011
Subject Name: United States. Navy, SEDCO, Inc., Crocker-Clements, Rita, 1931-
Subject Topic: Offshore oil well drilling
Time Period: "Gubernatorial Campaign, 1977-1978"
Themebook Term(s): SEDCO