Manuscript Division Shirley M. Hufstedler Papers

Shirley M. Hufstedler Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS60129

Scope and Content Note

The papers of Shirley Mount Hufstedler (1925- ) span the years 1979-1981, with the bulk from 1980 to 1981. The collection consists of photocopied duplicates and positive microfilm rather than original items and documents Hufstedler's service as secretary of education in the administration of Jimmy Carter from 1979 to 1981. Included is correspondence, memoranda, and speeches and statements pertaining to legislation, policy issues, and the promotion of educational programs. The letters and memoranda on microfilm (the location of the original material is unknown) pertain chiefly to Hufstedler's thirteen-month tenure in organizing and staffing the Education Department, preparing the department's budget, and promoting legislative initiatives such as the Youth Act. The decision memoranda consist of memoranda from staff to the secretary concerning policy matters requiring a decision by Hufstedler. Attached to a letter from Adele M. Scheele in the correspondence file is an interview in which Hufstedler comments on her early life, judicial career, and cabinet position.

Correspondents include David L. Bazelon, Harry A. Blackmun, Jimmy Carter, Warren M. Christopher, Clement F. Haynsworth, Joan Mondale, Lewis F. Powell, Betty Rhodes, Kenneth O. Rhodes, Carl T. Rowan, and Cyrus R. Vance.

Dates

Creation: 1979-1981
Creation: Majority of material found within ( 1980-1981)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Access and Restrictions

The papers of Shirley M. Hufstedler are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Copyright Status

The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Shirley M. Hufstedler is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).

Biographical Note

1925, Aug. 24: Born, Denver, Colo.
1945: B.B.A., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N. Mex.
1949: LL.B., Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.; Married Seth Martin Hufstedler
1951 - 1961: Attorney, Beardsley, Hufstedler & Kembler, Los Angeles, Calif.
1961 - 1966: Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Los Angeles, Calif.
1966 - 1968: Judge, California State Court of Appeals, Second District
1968 - 1979: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
1979 - 1981: Secretary, Department of Education
1981: Partner, Hufstedler, Miller, Carlson & Beardsley, Los Angeles, Calif.

Extent

1,500 items
5 containers
1.8 linear feet
9 microfilm reels

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Additional Description

Abstract

Lawyer, jurist, and secretary of education. Photocopies of correspondence, memoranda, speeches, policy statements, and other papers, and microfilm of decision memoranda relating chiefly to Hufstedler's tenure as United States secretary of education in the Jimmy Carter administration.

Arrangement of the Papers

This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material.

Catalog Record

https://lccn.loc.gov/mm81060129

Provenance

The papers of Shirley M. Hufstedler, lawyer, jurist, and secretary of education, were given to the Library of Congress by Hufstedler in 1981.

Microfilm

A microfilm edition of part of these papers is available on nine reels. Consult reference staff in the Manuscript Division concerning availability for purchase or interlibrary loan. To promote preservation of the originals, researchers are required to consult the microfilm edition as available.