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Finding Aid

2014-0356-F: Records Created by or Sent to Harvey Pitt

Scope and Content

The materials in FOIA 2014-0356-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.

FOIA 2014-0356-F requested materials created by or sent to Harvey Pitt, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This FOIA contains textual materials including letters from Harvey Pitt to President George W. Bush that discuss the management controls of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the transmittal of various reports. Electronic records consist of administrative emails setting up meetings, calls, and introductions with Chairman Pitt’s colleagues, press statements from Department of the Treasury officials, and invitations to events such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission International Institute for Securities Market Development.

Extent

8 folders, approximately 32 pages / 110 assets

Provenance

Official records of George W. Bush's presidency are housed at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act.

Folders and Documents

Records Management, White House Office of

Subject Files Subject Files - FG249 (Securities and Exchange Commission)

Staff Member Office Files

Counsel's Office, White House - Flanigan, Timothy (Tim) Intergovernmental Affairs, White House Office of - Brancato, Keith Press Office, White House - Buchan, Claire - Subject Files Press Office, White House - Healy, Erin