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Questions Remain Regarding Diane Blair's Report Previously Set For Release, Now Remaining In Library Lockdown Until 2009
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette Notes The University Of Arkansas' Diane Blair Report On 1992 Clinton Campaign Includes An Extensive Collection Of Interviews And Research...Bill And Hillary Have Only Other Known Copy:
Diane Blair's Report Contains Research And Candid Interviews From Clinton's 1992 Presidential Campaign. "The Blair papers consist of more than 30 years' worth of records, research papers, news clippings, letters, photos, videotapes and audiotapes collected by Blair, a close friend of the Clintons who died of lung cancer on June 26, 2000. ... The collection also includes a series of 126 interviews that Blair conducted with Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign staff. They are dubbed the 'Blair Report.'" (Carolyne Park, "Blair Papers Not Ready For Release," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/16/07)
Hillary And Bill Resisted Diane Blair's Desire To Write A Book About The Campaign Based Off Her Report. "She put together two 'big bound volumes' with the transcribed interviews and a 30-page introduction. She hoped to write a book, but the Clintons resisted." (Carolyne Park, "Blair Papers Not Ready For Release," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/16/07)
The Clintons Have The Only Other Copy Of Blair's Report. "Blair gave one copy [of the two volume campaign history] to the Clintons and kept the other." (Carolyne Park, "Blair Papers Not Ready For Release," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/16/07)
SWITCH: The University Of Arkansas Claims Blair Report Won't Be Processed Until 2009, Despite Annual Reports Indicating Project Was "Nearing Completion" In 2005-2006:
"Last Month The University Of Arkansas Announced That The Blair Papers Would Not Be Made Public Until 2009." (Jake Tapper, "Clinton Papers Won't Be Released Until After Election," ABC News, 11/6/07)
Librarian Says Papers Are Not Processed. "Andrea Cantrell, the head of research services at the university library's Special Collections, told reporters that the Papers were not yet processed." (Jake Tapper, "Clinton Papers Won't Be Released Until After Election," ABC News, 11/6/07)
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette Notes The University Of Arkansas' Diane Blair Report On 1992 Clinton Campaign Includes An Extensive Collection Of Interviews And Research...Bill And Hillary Have Only Other Known Copy:
Diane Blair's Report Contains Research And Candid Interviews From Clinton's 1992 Presidential Campaign. "The Blair papers consist of more than 30 years' worth of records, research papers, news clippings, letters, photos, videotapes and audiotapes collected by Blair, a close friend of the Clintons who died of lung cancer on June 26, 2000. ... The collection also includes a series of 126 interviews that Blair conducted with Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign staff. They are dubbed the 'Blair Report.'" (Carolyne Park, "Blair Papers Not Ready For Release," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/16/07)
Hillary And Bill Resisted Diane Blair's Desire To Write A Book About The Campaign Based Off Her Report. "She put together two 'big bound volumes' with the transcribed interviews and a 30-page introduction. She hoped to write a book, but the Clintons resisted." (Carolyne Park, "Blair Papers Not Ready For Release," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/16/07)
The Clintons Have The Only Other Copy Of Blair's Report. "Blair gave one copy [of the two volume campaign history] to the Clintons and kept the other." (Carolyne Park, "Blair Papers Not Ready For Release," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/16/07)
SWITCH: The University Of Arkansas Claims Blair Report Won't Be Processed Until 2009, Despite Annual Reports Indicating Project Was "Nearing Completion" In 2005-2006:
"Last Month The University Of Arkansas Announced That The Blair Papers Would Not Be Made Public Until 2009." (Jake Tapper, "Clinton Papers Won't Be Released Until After Election," ABC News, 11/6/07)
Librarian Says Papers Are Not Processed. "Andrea Cantrell, the head of research services at the university library's Special Collections, told reporters that the Papers were not yet processed." (Jake Tapper, "Clinton Papers Won't Be Released Until After Election," ABC News, 11/6/07)
However, 2005-2006 Annual Report From Library Indicates That The Processing Of The Records Was "Nearing Completion." "In its 2005-2006 University Libraries annual report ... the University of Arkansas reported that the process was almost done. 'Archivists were hired to process both the Diane Blair Papers and the records of former third district Congressman Asa Hutchinson, and both collections are nearing completion.'" (Jake Tapper, "Clinton Papers Won't Be Released Until After Election," ABC News, 11/6/07)
Also, In 2006, The University Of Arkansas Library Implied That The Diane Blair Project Was Complete. "[T]he University Of Arkansas Library Newsletter ... in 2006, implied the job has been completed, describing [archivist Kerry] Jones as having 'previously processed the papers of the late Diane Blair.'" (Jake Tapper, "Clinton Papers Won't Be Released Until After Election," ABC News, 11/6/07)
SWITCH: One Part-Time Person Now Working On Project; Previously At Least One Archivist And Two Student Assistants Worked On Processing Documents:
"One Part-Time Person Is Now Assigned To The [Blair Report] Task." (Andrew Malcolm, "Clinton Secrecy III: More Documents Hidden Through Election," Los Angeles Times' "Top Of The Ticket" Blog,
In 2005, Kerry Jones Was Appointed As The "Diane Blair Papers Archivist." (University Of Arkansas Library Newsletter, "Books And Letters," libinfo.uark.edu, Volume 20, Number 2, 2006)
Then In 2006, The University Of Arkansas Library Newsletter Mentions Jones Archiving Papers Of Former Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt, And Refers To His Work On The Blair Papers In The Past Tense. "[K]erry Jones ... previously processed the papers of the late Diane Blair..." (University Of Arkansas Library Newsletter, "Books And Letters," libinfo.uark.edu, Volume 20, Number 2, 2006)
2005 Library Newsletter Notes Two Student Assistants Worked On Diane Blair Collection. "Visitors to the Library's Special Collections Department might notice two students working diligently processing the papers of the late Professor Diane Blair. These students are the first two Diane Blair Interns appointed by the University Honors College in a collaborative venture with the University Libraries. Tom W. Dillard, head of the Special Collections Department, said the internship program is intended to give honors students the opportunity to gain useful experience working with original historical documents." (University Of Arkansas Library Newsletter, "Books And Letters,"
One Intern Said Collection "Will Be A Great Resource To Those Who Want To Study Women's Issues, State Politics, Or Bill And Hillary Clinton." "The first two interns are Lindley Carruth Shedd and David Prater, both history majors. Lindley commented that she finds her work in the Blair papers fascinating, and she believes the Blair collection "will be a great resource to those who want to study women's issues, state politics, or Bill and Hillary Clinton." (University Of Arkansas Library Newsletter, "Books And Letters," libinfo.uark.edu, Volume 19, Number 2, 2005, Page 2)
NOTE: Tom Dillard, Head Of University Of Arkansas Special Collections, Served In Governor Clinton's Cabinet And Wrote A Letter To The American Spectator In 2004 Defending Bill And Hillary Clinton.
Tom W. Dillard Served In Governor Clinton's Cabinet And Wrote A Letter To The American Spectator In 2004 Defending Bill And Hillary Clinton. "'Love and Hate in Arkansas,' by Daniel Wattenberg, published in the April-May issue of your magazine, is an insult to President Clinton, the state of Arkansas, and the American people. As the only Republican to serve in Governor Clinton's cabinet, I was not a blind ally of the governor ... However, the man portrayed by Wattenberg was not Bill Clinton--and certainly the woman he pictured as Hillary Clinton is not the Hillary I know. I have been in many meetings with the Governor as well and Mrs. Clinton, and I never saw either of them behave in a manner other than what is considered appropriate. ... Bill Clinton is not a perfect man, and I'm sure their marriage leaves something to be desired. However, your portrayal is beyond being believable..." ("Correspondence," The American Spectator, 7/94)
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