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Scope and Content Note
The papers of Forrest David Mathews (1935- ) span the years 1967-1980, with the bulk of the material concentrated in the period 1975-1976. The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, speeches, writings, subject files, and other papers relating chiefly to Mathews' service as secretary of health, education, and welfare (HEW) in the administration of Gerald R. Ford from 1975 to 1977. Most of the collection is available only on microfilm produced by the University of Alabama from originals in Mathews's possession. Topics include education, aging, economic opportunity, desegregation, abortion, and the management of the agency.