Tom Davis papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

Use restrictions may exist.

Preferred citation:

Tom Davis papers, C0124, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
86 linear feet (64 boxes)
Creator:
Davis, Thomas M., III
Abstract:
The collection contains issue files, legislative files, committee hearing files, thank-you letters, and constituent mail from his entire congressional career. There are also videotape cassettes, photographs, and many pieces of memorabilia. The collection will be closed to research until 2014.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Tom Davis papers, C0124, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains issue files, legislative files, committee hearing files, thank-you letters, and constituent mail from his entire congressional career. There are also videotape cassettes, photographs, and many pieces of memorabilia.

Final environmental assessment implementation of 2005 base realignment and closure (BRAC) recommendation 133 (Washington Headquarters Services) Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Tetra Tech, Inc. (includes CD with draft and final copy)

From multiple organizations: Virginia Space Grant Consortium, Arthritis Foundation, Food and Friends, The National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Health Underwriters, Space Exploration Alliance, American Council of the Blind, National Athletic Trainers ' Association

From multiple organizations: National Breast Cancer Coalition, NFB (National Federation of the Blind), (NSBA) National School Boards Association, PH.R. (Physicians for Human Rights), ABA (American Burn Association), Home School Legal Defense Association, Healthcare Leadership Council, American Diabetes Association, Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition

Includes four publications: The Middle East, Politics and Development Jan. 95 and April 95; Middle East Affairs journal winter/spring 1995; Islam under siege June 1993. All published by the United Association for Studies and Research

Bills include: The Citizen Legislature Act, The Common Sense Legal Reform Act, The Fiscal Responsibility Act, The Senior Citizens' Equity Act, The National Security Act, The American Dream Restoration Act, The Family Reinforcement Act, The Personal Responsibility Act, The Taking Back Our Streets Act, The Job Creation and Wage Enhancement Act

Print outs of photographs also found on CDs in box 55.

Biographical / historical:

Elected in 1994, Davis began his career as chairman of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on the District of Columbia. In January 2003, he was elected to chair the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee and was reappointed in January 2005 because of his outstanding work. He also served as the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 1998 to 2002. Davis retired from Congress in 2008.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Tom Davis in 2008.
Processing information:

Unprocessed.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject.