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Jane Swift Collection

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PAPERS AND EPHEMERA
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Box Number
# of folders
Description
1
1 folder
Listing of Jane Swift documents held at the Mass. State Archives
1
1
Letter from Larry McDermott, Union-News, and laminated front pages of the newspaper
1
1
Photo album compiled by Mary Walsh of Dalton MA, 1996 Swift announcement of candidacy for Congress  
1
1
Picture of Swift with Chuck Hunt and Vice President Al Gore (on photo list)
From 1
1
Album/scrapbook kept by staff in the 8 Bank Row office of Swift as State Senator, 1990's  
1
1
Proclamation affirming Swift as Lt. Governor, 1999
1
1
Proclamation appointing Swift Director of Consumer Affairs, December 18, 1997
1
1
Resolution thanking Swift for support of New Bedford, New Bedford City Council, Aug. 9, 2002
1
1
Proclamation thanking Swift for support of New Bedford, MA House of Representatives, Aug. 9, 2002
1
1
Oversized article copy from Patriot Ledger , January 23, 2002
1
2
Swift for Congress bumper stickers  
1
1
Birthday card from Governors Office staff, 2002
1
1
Card made by Girl Scout Troop 4629, Dedham, MA
1
1
Book made by Miss Armstrong's 2nd grade class, Old Post Road School, Walpole, May 2001
1
1
Book made by Mrs. Dunlap's 1st and 2nd graders at St. Peter Central Catholic School, Worcester, May 2001
2
8
Congrats notes on birth of twins
2
2
Cards removed from gifts sent in congrats for twins' birth
2
1
Cards and notes of support on Governor Swift leaving office
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Sullivan's class, Sullivan School, N. Adams
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Richardson's class, Family Child Care, Boston
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Dawson School, Holden, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Mrs. Rich's class, Margaret Donovan School, Randolph, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Mrs. Cronin's class, St. Brendan's School, Dorchester, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Mrs. McKenna's class, St. Theresa of Avila, W.Roxbury, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Mrs. Matthew's and Mrs.Welch's classes, Woburn Street School, Wilmington, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Joyce Kilmer School, W. Roxbury, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Flythe's class, Margaret Donovan School, Randolph, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Antoine Djarbaka's class, Crocker Elementary School, Fitchburg, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Leather's class, Nathaniel Morton School, Plymouth, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Boys and Girls Club of Lynn, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Hymans' class, John J. Hurley Elementary School, Boston, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Mrs. Pijewski's class, Academy Avenue School, E. Weymouth, MA
2
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Mrs. Saltis' class, Pt. Webster School, Quincy, MA
3
25
Photos, 1990-2003.   Separate list attached.
4
5
Notes of support on Governor Swift's announcement to not seek re-election, March 2002
4
1
Congrats notes on becoming Governor, April 2001
4
1
Congrats notes on becoming Lt. Governor
4
1
Get well cards when Governor had meningitis, November 2002
4
2
Misc. thank you notes to Swift
4
1
Misc. cards and notes to Swift
4
1
Misc. cards from photos sent to Swift
4
1
Misc. cards from flowers sent to Swift
5
1
Cellucci-Swift transition team report "Moving Ahead Together", draft, December, 1998  
5
1
"Strategic Plan for Safeguarding Massachusetts Against Terrorist and Related Threats" Jan. 2003  
5
4
Education Policy, misc. reports and notes, incl. Swift's syllabus and info on class taught at Suffolk
5
3
Education reports, briefs as included in Swift's Suffolk course on Education Policy
5
4
Suffolk, general info on Swift appointment
5
2
Suffolk, information on class Swift taught "Managing State Government."
5
1
Gluten-free, Celiac Sprue information
5
1
Council of State Governments, 1999
5
1
Fortune Business Conference briefing, October, 2002
5
2
Newsclips on Swift's decision to not seek re-election, March 19, 2002
5
1
Registry of Motor Vehicles, strategic planning report, December 1999
5
1
Mexico Trade Mission, Media report, April 1999
5
1
Cellucci-Swift inaugural 1999, schedule, Swift inaugural address, notes
5
1
Cellucci-Swift inaugural, invitations to various many events, January 1999
From 5
2
Cellucci-Swift inaugural schedules, staffing, details and briefings  
5
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Oakdale Elementary School, Dedham, MA
5
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Kurban's class, Laurel Lake School, Fall River, MA
5
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms. Hamel's class, Jacob Hiatt Magnet School, Worcester, MA
5
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Hedge Elementary School, Plymouth, MA
5
1
Congrats cards on birth of twins from Ms.Foskett's class, Norrback Ave. School, Worcester,MA
5
1
Notes of support from students at Thomas Gardner schoool when Swift to become Governor,Feb. 2001
5
1
Congratulations notes on birth of twins, miscellaneous
5
1
Cards and letters removed from gifts sent in congrats for twins' birth
5
3
Cards and letters sent from school-children, various occasions
6
1
Stationery and business cards from Swift, miscellaneous years
6
1
Advertising campaign, "Governor Jane Swift - she's just like us."
6
2
Toll Fellowship Program, Council of State Governments, 1999
6
2
Magazines featuring Swift articles, features
6
5
Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council  
6
1
Mt. Ida College Commencement program, 2002
From 6
2
Pine Manor College Honorary Doctor of Laws, 1999
From 6
1
Nichols College Honorary Doctor of Public Administration, 2002
From 6
1
Assumption College Honorary Doctor of Business Adminstration, 1999
From 6
2
Trinity College Distinguished Alumna Award 2000
6
1
Judiciary appointments, ltrs of support for various appointments received by Swift
6
9
Proposals for Swift Administration priorities upon returning from maternity leave, June 2001
6
3
Schedules, State Senate, 1992
6
1
Bush, George W. Speaking Points
6
2
Weekly round-up, highlights from State House News Bureau w/notes, 2001-02
6
1
Racial barriers, Swift notes on training to break down
6
1
Yancey, Boston Council President, newsclips
6
1
Online privacy report
6
1
Plymouth Co. Sheriff, memos on appointment
6
1
Bills, vetos, August 2000
6
1
Yale School of Management application, incomplete, 1990
6
1
Trade missions, general memos, 1999-2000
6
1
Event Summary, reports and notes of Swift event priorities, Lt. Governor
6
1
Republican Governors Association events, June 2002
6
1
Republican strategies 1999-2000
6
1
Republican Governors Association public opinion briefings, 2001
8
1
State House and Agency telephone listing, April 2001
8
1
Women's breakfasts, Nov-Dec 2000
8
1
Directories, White House dinner, MIT 2001-03
8
1
NGA and RGA Directories, 2001-02
8
1
NGA Governors' Spouses directores w/ letter to Chuck Hunt 2001-02
8
2
Congratulations letters miscellaneuous, 1998-2001
8
2
Congrats notes on twins birth, misc.newsclips re: pregnancy and delivery
8
1
Kappa Kappa Gamma Key , 2001
8
1
Notes and newsclips regarding Elizabeth
8
1
State House News Service clips, misc., 2001-02
From 8
1
Governor's Briefing Book, 12/9/02
From 8
1
Governor's Briefing Book, 11/15/02
8
1
Swift, Bill correspondence 2000
8
1
Turnpike, McDonald's leases
8
1
Massachusetts Military Reservation, memo re: environmental management with notes
8
1
Finance Committee, notes and fundraising goals
8
1
Personal correspondence, miscellaneous
8
1
Massachusetts Lottery, poll and notes 2002
8
4
Newsclips, miscellaneous clips of interest with notes
8
1
Cellucci 1998 campaign card
8
1
Bush, George W. bumper stickers 2000
8
1
MCAS, State of Education reports, clips, notes
8
1
Desk items, misc. from Swift desk
8
1
Policy initiatives, misc.memos to and from Swift with notes
8
1
State House News Service clips, misc., 2001-02
8
1
Newsclips on birth of twins and maternity leave
8
1
Keys to the Governor's Office , Barbara Lee
8
1
Gridiron Club annual dinner, March 2002
8
1
GOP State Convention, notes on video produced on Swift
8
1
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance 9/14/01, program from Washington National Cathedral
8
1
Absentee ballot application 2001
8
1
Pine Manor College Bulletin, summer 1999
8
1
Menino, Boston Mayor and Council inauguration program, 202
8
1
Swift Committee Christmas Card, 2002
8
1
National Day of Mourning, 9/16/01, program from Old North Church, Boston
8
1
Swift's autographed picture sale on ebay, 2002
8
1
Boston Athenaeum reopening ceremony, 9/9/02, program
8
1
State of Education Address 9/5/2002, program
8
1
National Moment of Remembrance, September 2002
8
1
Sullivan, Nancy Achin and Henry Audesse wedding invitation
8
1
Misc. nice letters and notes to Swift, 1998-2002
8
1
Ticket stubs, miscellaneuous
8
1
MA Chiefs of Police Association honorary member card
8
1
National Council of Lt. Governors name badge
8
1
State of the Union admission ticket, 2002
9
1
Personal notes from Swift, backup and notes about
9
8
Notes to Swift upon her announcement to not seek re-election 2002
9
1
Gifts sent from Swift, backup
9
1
Thank you letters to Swift for speeches
9
2
Correspondence, miscellaneous letters and notes to Swift
9
1
Governor's Office staff listing, December 1998
9
1
Misc. lists of contacts, email addresses, notes
9
1
Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
9
1
Children's Hospital
9
1
Returned gifts
9
3
Resumes, open positions, resignation letters
9
1
Barnard Summit on Women, Leadership & the Future, Oct. 2001
9
1
Matern Square, Worcester
9
2
Swift statement withdrawing from Governor's race, March 19, 2002
9
1
Schedule, with speeches December 19, 2002
9
2
Mass MoCA
9
1
Swift desk calendar, 1/02 and 7/02
9
1
Massport, Swift legislation filed 2002
9
1
Shining Sea Bikeway, correspondence regarding
9
1
Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, Swift gift
9
1
Friends of Switzerland Award to Swift, and congratulations resolution from City of Cambridge
9
1
Sister State Relationship between Massachusetts and Basel-Stadt Switzerland, 2002
9
1
Schedule, 2001 archive
9
1
Schedule, 2000 archive
9
1
Schedule, 1999 archive
9
2
State House News Service advances, 2001 with highlights
9
2
State House News Service advances, 2002 with highlights
9
1
Congratulations received by Swift on assuming Governor's office and twins' birth, May 2001
9
1
Kappa Kappa Gamma correspondence 2003
9
1
Ladies Home Journal artlcle on Swift, August 2001
9
1
Cellucci's State of the State Address 2001 with Swift notes
9
1
Correspondence, miscellaneous letters and notes to and from Swift
9
1
Inaugural Committee 1999, Thank you notes to for donations
9
1
Awards, list of awards received by Swift 1991-2000
10
1
Lactation Room Supporters
10
1
Call sheets, miscellaneous Feb. 2001
10
1
Congratulations calls, messages for Swift on becoming Governor
10
1
Guerriero, memos about and talking points on Swift announcement of Patrick as running-mate
10
1
No Child Left Behind, letter to MA 2002
10
1
Patriot Ledger  Editorial Board meeting, notes regarding 2002
10
1
Revenue memos to Swift with notes, March-April 2002
10
1
Washington DC priorities for Swift after withdrawal from race, March 2002
10
1
Communication network, Swift notes
10
1
Mentor, Swift listing with Mentee Martine Guillet, 2001
10
1
Congratulations on becoming Governor from Prince Andrew, Duke of York
10
1
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report cover letter, December 2002
10
1
"Art of New England-US Ambassador's Residence in Dublin, Ireland" with note from Dick Egan
10
1
Twelve Year Report, November 2002
10
1
Swift's baby food magazine advertisment, April 1955
10
1
White House Christmas Card, 2002
10
1
Bush, George Herbert Walker, note from, June 2002
10
1
White House, personal correspondence with, 2001-02
10
1
Speeches, Swift notecards, May-September 1998
10
1
Handwritten notes, Swift's thoughts on joining Cellucci team 1998
10
1
Kennedy School Fellowship, personal notes on completion, 2003
10
2
Correspondence, miscellaneous, December 2002
10
1
Correspondence report, December 2002
10
1
White House mess menu, from Swift lunch with Maria Cino and Mary Matalin
10
1
Massachusetts Film Office Academy Awards Gala program, March 25, 2001
10
1
Cellucci, note from Ambassador to Swift when he was visiting the office sitting for his portrait
10
1
Ebay auction, hat designed for Swift to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2002
10
1
S.T.R.O.N.G. certificate of appreciation to Swift on work to preserve MMR Land, 2002
10
1
State House Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony invitation December 3, 2002
10
1
Notes and letters to Swift, miscellaneous
10
2
State Senate Campaign, 1990
10
1
Schedule, Swift personal, 1990
10
1
First Congressional District Special Election 1991
10
1
Miscellaneous Senate 1991-1995
10
2
State Senate Campaign, 1992
10
1
Anne Anstine Public Service Series, Certificate of Appreciation, 2003
10
1
Certificate of Congratulations, Orange County California, on birth of twins, May 21, 2001
10
1
National Governors' Association photo album, Annual Meeting August 2001
10
1
Book from students at Hurley School, June 2002
10
1
Reports and letters from students at Hurley School, 2002
10
1
List of newspaper articles retained in Swift files
11
1
Inagural Letter Opener, gift to supporters, 1999
11
1
Ornament sent to Swift by New York City firefighters
11
1
Pin sent to Lt. Governor Swift
11
1
MBTA Police commemorative badge
11
1
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Pin
11
1
1998 Massachusetts State Republican Convention passes
11
1
Cufflinks, gifts for Swift supporters
11
1
Stick pin, gifts for Swift supporters
11
1
Governor Jane Swift commemorative pen, gifts for supporters
11
1
Jane's Friend Swift Committee pin, 1999, gifts for supporters
11
1
1998 Massachusetts State Republican Convention keychain, gifts for delegates
11
2
State Senate campaign 1990 material
On Shelf
15
Tapes (on DVD) of miscellaneous coverage, Swift interviews, etc.

Jane Swift Collection
PHOTOS
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Photo Number Description  
2003-JS-1  May 2003
The Winsor School -- Boston
speech at reunion
 
2003-JS-2 May 2003
The Winsor School -- Boston
speech at reunion
 
2003-JS-3 May 6, 1999
The Anthony Spinazzola Foundation
Celebrity Fashion Show Extravaganza
 
2003-JS-4 January 2, 2003
JS with sister Johanna and niece Seneca
leaving the State House -- Boston, MA
 
2003-JS-5 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS with Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-6 January 8, 1991
Senator JS with Gov. William F. Weld and Lt. Gov. Paul Cellucci
 
2003-JS-7 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS with Elizabeth, Chuck with Lauren and Sarah
 
2003-JS-8 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS with Lauren and Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-9 Spring 2000
George W. Bush Rally -- North End, Boston
Cellucci speaking, JS with Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-10 January 28, 2002
 
2003-JS-11 October 13, 2001
Melville Event, Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood
JS with Mandy Victor
 
2003-JS-12 December 1999
Tree Lighting Ceremony
JS speaking, Gov. Cellucci and wife Jan in background
 
2003-JS-13 December 1999
Tree Lighting Ceremony
JS and Elizabeth with Santa
 
2003-JS-14 December 1999
Tree Lighting Ceremony
JS, Elizabeth, Gov. Cellucci
 
2003-JS-15 Mayor Association Meeting, 1999
JS and Elizabeth talking to North Adams Mayor Barrett
Trooper Deb in rear
 
2003-JS-16 January 2, 2003
Chuck with Sarah, Lauren, and Elizabeth
leaving the State House -- Boston, MA
 
2003-JS-17 January 2, 2003
JS with Lauren, Sarah, and Elizabeth
leaving the State House -- Boston
 
2003-JS-18 January 2, 2003
JS leaving the State House -- Boston
 
2003-JS-19 January 2, 2003
Elizabeth with Swift aide Lori Magnes
leaving the State House -- Boston
 
2003-JS-20 January 27, 1999
Lieutenant Governor's Office
JS with Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-21 December 14, 2001
MBIdeas Biomedical Innovation Center -- Worcester, MA
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
 
2003-JS-22 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS and state trooper protector
 
2003-JS-23 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS with Lauren and Sarah, man clapping in lower right is Turnpike chair Matt Amorello
 
2003-JS-24 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS holding Sarah and Elizabeth, Chuck holding Lauren
 
2003-JS-25 March 2002
JS speaking at Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
 
2003-JS-26 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
watching speech from left to right:
Jim Nuzzo, Senator Brian Lees, Matt Amorello
 
2003-JS-27 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
Chuck with Lauren, JS with Sarah and Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-28 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
JS with Stacey Rainey
 
2003-JS-29 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
Senate Minority Leader Brian Lees speaking
 
2003-JS-30 March 2002
Massachusetts GOP Convention -- Lowell, MA
State Treasurer Candidate Dan Grabouskas
 
2003-JS-31 June 13, 2002
Republican "Choice Dinner" -- The Essex House, New York City
JS with NY Governor George Pataki
 
2003-JS-32 June 13, 2002
Republican "Choice Dinner" -- The Essex House, New York City
 
2003-JS-33 June 13, 2002
Republican "Choice Dinner" -- The Essex House, New York City
 
2003-JS-34 head shot, 1992  
2003-JS-35 head shot, 1999
1st "official" head shot as Lt. Gov. -- taken by Rose Marston
 
2003-JS-36 head shot, signed, 2000
2nd attempt at a good Lt. Gov. head shot -- by Rose Marston
 
2003-JS-37 head shot, 2000
same sitting as previous
 
2003-JS-38 head shot, September 2001
taken the night of the live TV address regarding 9/11 and Massport
done by Rose Marston in Gov's office
 
2003-JS-39 January 2, 2003
ceremony at the state house
 
2003-JS-40 January 2, 2003
leaving the state house
 
2003-JS-41 September 15, 2001
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation, Conor's Run
 
2003-JS-42 September 15, 2001
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation, Conor's Run
JS and Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-43 September 15, 2001
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation, Conor's Run
JS speaking with Elizabeth
 
2003-JS-44 September 15, 2001
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation, Conor's Run
JS with Elizabeth, Jane's mom and Chuck holding Lauren and Sarah, staff member Patrick Carnevale to JS's right
 
2003-JS-45 September 15, 2001
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation, Conor's Run
JS and mother Jean holding twins Lauren and Sarah
 
2003-JS-46 January 2, 2003
Transfer of Power Ceremony
JS, Chuck, Elizabeth, Lauren, and Sarah
 
2003-JS-47 January 2, 2003
Transfer of Power Ceremony
JS, Chuck, Lauren, and Sarah
 
2003-JS-48 January 2, 2003
Transfer of Power Ceremony
JS leaving the State House
 
2003-JS-49 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
waiting for Cellucci
 
2003-JS-50 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
greeting Cellucci
 
2003-JS-51 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
waiting for JS
 
2003-JS-52 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
JS descending stairs
 
2003-JS-53 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
JS shaking hands with Cellucci
 
2003-JS-54 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
Cellucci handing over the symbols of power
 
2003-JS-55 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
Cellucci handing over the symbols of power
 
2003-JS-56 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
Cellucci handing over the symbols of power
 
2003-JS-57 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
completed ceremony
 
2003-JS-58 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
Cellucci kissing JS
 
2003-JS-59 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
Cellucci leaving the State House
 
2003-JS-60 April 10, 2001
Transfer of Power Ceremony
photograph of television broadcast sent by JS fan
 
2003-JS-61 May 2001
photograph of JS interview broadcast sent by JS fan
 
2003-JS-62