Peterson, Esther., 06/02/1977-09/10/1980

File — Box: 2, Folder: 22

Identifier: 66040

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains correspondence from the Carter and Reagan years sent by various White House Officals to William H. Natcher. The correspondents include Presidential Commissioners and Special Assistants to the President. The series is highlighted by 23 letters sent from Assistant to the President Max Friedersdorf. One telegram from Jimmy Carter congratulates Natcher on his 10,000th consecutive vote. One telegram from Ronald Reagan is included regarding the federal budget. The correspondence is arranged alphabetically by name of White House official.

Dates

06/02/1977-09/10/1980

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

12 TLS from Esther Peterson, Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs, to WHN regarding the creation of an Agency for Consumer Protection (1977), consumer legislation (1977), Attorney General Griffin Bell's opinion of the consumer agency bill (1977), the Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act (1977), a proposal to create an Office of Consumer Representation (1977-1978), the International Sugar Stabilization Act of 1978, study of air bags as a safety device in automobiles (1979), and National Consumer Education Week (1980).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PETERSON, ESTHER - CORRESPONDENCE TO NATCHER, WILLIAM H. (1977-1980): Typed Letter Signed

AGENCY FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION - CREATION - REFERENCE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

CONSUMER LEGISLATION - REFERENCE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

BELL, GRIFFIN - OPINION OF CONSUMER AGENCY BILL - REFERENCE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENTS ACT - REFERENCE (1977): Typed Letter Signed

OFFICE OF CONSUMER REPRESENTATION - PROPOSED CREATION - REF. (1977-78): Typed Letter Signed

INTERNATIONAL SUGAR STABILIZATION ACT OF 1978 - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

AIR BAGS - PROPOSED AS SAFETY DEVICE FOR CARS - REFERENCE (1979): Typed Letter Signed

NATIONAL CONSUMER EDUCATION WEEK - REFERENCE (1980): Typed Letter Signed