Edwin Bell Forsythe Congressional papers

SERIES DESCRIPTIONS

SPEECHES, STATEMENTS, TESTIMONY AND EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, 1971-1980 and 1983. 2 cubic ft.

Arranged for years 1971-1976 by category (Speeches, Statements, and Testimony, with Extensions of Remarks as part of Statements) and subdivided by Congress. Arranged for years 1977-1984 chronologically only with no regard for category. Primarily texts of public statements made by Congressman Forsythe between 1971 and 1983. Two articles by Forsythe on Pinelands preservation and recreational boating are also included. The bulk of the series covers the late 1970s, and no speeches or statements are included for four years of Forsythe's term of office: 1970, 1981, 1982 and 1984. The documents are typed, printed or xeroxed copies. Some are annotated and some initialled. The great majority of the series consists of statements and extensions of remarks made by Forsythe in the House and excerpted from the Congressional Record. Forsythe often used the opportunity afforded by the system of extending remarks to include published articles, letters from constituents, news items and speeches he considered to be of particlular relevance or significance in the Record. He addressed a wide range of subjects. Topics covered included Watergate; the consumer movement; anniversaries of declarations of independence of Soviet-occupied Eastern European countries; financial aid for senior citizens, the disabled and veterans; postal service accountability; small business revitalization; Aegis weapons systems; and the Armenian genocide of 1915. Forsythe also delivered a number of eulogies of and tributes to deceased friends and colleagues, including former Vice-President Nelson Rockefeller. Because of his committee assignments and a deep personal commitment to such matters, Forsythe's public statements tended to concentrate on energy; the environment; conservation of wildlife, wilderness areas, and natural resources; and the merchant marine and fisheries. Topics receiving major attention included the energy crisis and energy-saving measures; the development of the Outer Continental Shelf; United States policy regarding the Panama Canal; regulation of offshore drilling; the Coastal Zone Management Act; the "Ocean Dumping" Act; the Endangered Species Act amendments; the Fisheries Conservation and Management (or 200 mile limit) Act; the Non-Game Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act; the Pinelands Preservation Act; the shrinkage of the United States merchant marine; deep-water ports; and the development of the aquaculture industry. Forsythe also presented testimony before several Congressional committees on topics either within his sphere of expertise or of particular interest to his constituency. Examples of this are statements he made at the hearings on the 200 mile fishing limit, the Tocks Island Lake conservation project, and the proposed closure of the basic training program at Fort Dix. Also contained in this series are speeches and statements made by Forsythe outside of Congress. The great majority of his speeches off Capitol Hill were given either in New Jersey or before groups interested in fisheries. These included a 1973 commencement address on Watergate given at Burlington County College in Pemberton, New Jersey; a June 1975 statement at the 27th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission in London; and a November 1977 speech on the future of New Jersey's marine resources. An occassional press statement made by Forsythe is also included. For related materials, see PRESS RELEASES; NEWSLETTERS; and WEEKLY REPORTS.

PRESS RELEASES, 1970-1984. 1 2/3 cu. ft.

Arranged chronologically. This series consists primarily of printed news and comments released by Congressman Forsythe to the media. Drafts, annotations, and supporting or related documentation are also occasionally included. Previously ring-bound volumes contained a subject and chronological index for December 1970-October 1980 indicating which media sources received copies of the release. The press releases were usually intended for the consumption of Forsythe's constituents and furnished to local newspapers and radio and television stations in Burlington, Camden and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. Others, deemed to have national appeal or significance, were released for wider media coverage. The press releases doucument Forsythe's major interests and achievements. They record his activities both on and off Capitol Hill; major legislation introduced in Congress; important changes in the law; and matters of particular interest or concern either to Forsythe himself or his constituents. Recurring themes are his wish for peace; the need for strong law enforcement; health matters and social security; financial aid for the aged, veterans and disabled; the need to reduce taxes yet balance the budget; his support for small business; his commitment to the protection and development of nautural resources; and the necessity of conserving energy, wildlife and wilderness areas. Major subjects of national significance covered included the Fisheries Conservation Act and Coastal Zone Management Act amendments of 1976; ocean dumping; offshore drilling regulation and the Outer Continental Shelf; the Non-Game Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980; the management and conservation of bluefin tuna; the Endangered Species Act amendments of 1982; the national aquaculture program; and toxic waste disposal. Topics of particular interest to Forsythe's constituency that received considerable attention included the lengthy battle over the projected closure of basic army training at Fort Dix; the continuation of the New Jersey Committee of Investigation; annual nominations of candidates to the United States service academies; construction of the Camden Veterans Administration hospital; and passage of the Pinelands Preservation Act. Also included in the press releases is information on trips taken by Forythe during his term of office. In June 1975, for example, he represented the United States Congress at the International Whaling Commission's annual meeting in London and later toured offshore drilling facilities in Scotland, and in March 1979 he attended the Endangered Species Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica. News of honors and awards received by Forsythe was also furnished the media for coverage. These included the Republican Policy Award for 1979 for his efforts to "lower taxes, limit government spending, reduce excessive regulation, and support a strong national defense" during the first session of the 96th Congress. Forsythe was also named the New Jersey Wildlife Society "Conservationist of the Year" for 1979, and in 1980 he received the prestigious "Legislator of the Year" Award from the National Wildlife Federation for his "leadership in gaining Congressional apporoval of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980." One of the last press releases in this series deals with a motion introduced in the House to name the United States Post Office building in Forsythe's home town of Moorestown, New Jersey, after the Congressman in his honor when it was discovered he was terminally ill with cancer. For related materials see NEWSLETTERS; WEEKLY REPORTS; and SPEECHES, STATEMENTS, EXTENSION OF REMARKS, AND TESTIMONY.

NEWSLETTERS, 1975-1983. 1/3 cu. ft.

Arranged chronologically. While a United States Congressman, Forsythe produced The Communicator, a newsletter for his constituents. The newsletter appeared irregularly, averaging around 6 to 8 issues per year. It seemingly first appeared in 1971, Forsythe's first year in office, but the first issue to be included in this collection is Vol. 5, No. 1, July 1975. Moreover, though most of the issues in 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1979 are represented, many of those published in 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983 are missing from the collection. The newsletters comprise 2 leaves of printed news and photographs and were designed primarily to keep Forsythe's constituents abreast of political developments at the local, state and national levels. They include information on major political events, legislation either recently passed or under discussion, and Forsythe's activities in the House. Broad coverage is given to bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Forsythe, his voting record on major legislation, and his work within Congressional committees. Local project work affecting the constituency and legislation of particular interest to the Sixth District are also discussed in some detail. Topics covered in The Communicator include the 200 Mile Fishing Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act amendments, the Outer Continental Shelf Bill, the Pinelands Preservation Act, the Environmental Protection Agency helicopter, ocean dumping, conservation, fisheries, the aquaculture industry, the maintenance of basic army training at Fort Dix, and the construction of the Camden Veterans Administration hospital. Forsythe actively sought the opinions of the electorate on major issues and each year devoted an entire issue of The Communicator to a questionnaire sent out to his constituents. The questions touched upon foreign affairs, the economy, energy, the environment, health and social welfare, defense, and law and order. In addition, a second questionnaire was distributed to students in the Sixth District. This latter was designed to discover the opinions of young people on issues such as legalizing marijuana, student financial aid, and curriculum development. The results of the questionnaires were printed in subsequent issues of the newsletter and furnish a useful source of information on public opinion in Forsythe's district during these years. Special editions of The Communicator were occasionally distributed for specific purposes. In August 1976, for example, a special edition was produced for residents of Ocean County in the wake of the devastation caused by hurricane Belle. Other special editions included a questionniare sent out to the small businessmen of the Sixth District in March 1978 and a special report on social security distributed to senior citizens in August 1982. Included with the copies of The Communicator for 1981 through 1983 are drafts of the newsletter and details regarding the formulation and analysis of the questionnaires, including correspondence with data processors. For related materials, see PRESS RELEASES; WEEKLY REPORTS; and SPEECHES, STATEMENTS, EXTENSION OF REMARKS, AND TESTIMONY.

WEEKLY REPORTS, 1970-1984. 2 cubic ft.

Arranged chronologically. Printed weekly reports which Congressman Forsythe produced for his constituents, together with some additional materials. The reports chronicle Forsythe's activities in the House, major legislation introduced or passed, and matters deemed to be either of national significance or of particular interest or concern to his constituency. The weekly reports are usually one page in length and include news, opinion and comment. Some include drafts and annotations and, beginning in 1982, supporting or related materials. Most of the previously ring-bound volumes contain a subject and chronolgical index for Nov. 1970-June 1981, with two gaps of approximately two months. Major topics covered included investigations by the Central Intelligence Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation; incentives to small business; American veterans missing in Vietnam; consumer information; the Iran hostage crisis; the 1980 census; the Reagan plan for economic recovery; reductions in defense spending; tax reform; the federal deficit and the need to balance the budget; the Hinckley insanity plea; Amerasians; the MX missile; telephone deregulation; aid to El Salvador; Methagualone abuse; Medicare and Medicaid; Korean airline flight 007; the Equal Rights Amendment; Lebanon and the Middle East crisis; terrorist attack protection; and missing children. Yearly reviews were a regular feature. Considerable coverage was also given to Forsythe's primary areas of interest: energy, conservation and the environment, and the Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subjects receiving major attention included the energy crisis; the 55 m.p.h. speed limit; solar energy; fusion; Arctic gas pipeline; offshore drilling and its onshore impacts; acid rain; ocean dumping; toxic waste disposal; the Endangered Species Act; the Coastal Zone Management Act amendments; long-term storage of nuclear waste; the 200 mile fishing limit; aquaculture; national ocean policy; and bluefin tuna and billfish quotas. A number of the weekly reports focused on local issues and New Jersey projects. Statistical breakdowns of constituent responses to questionnaires were an interesting feature. Also included were news and opinion on Congressional re-districting in New Jersey; the projected closure of Fort Dix; the New Jersey fishing industry; and the Pinelands preservation program. For related materials see PRESS RELEASES; NEWSLETTERS; and SPEECHES, STATEMENTS, EXTENSION OF REMARKS, AND TESTIMONY.

PRESS CLIPPINGS, 1974-1984. 7.9 cu. ft.

Arranged roughly in reverse chronology for 1974 in binder. Arranged for the years 1975-1980 by Congress and subdivided alphabetically by subject. Grouped for the years 1981-1984 chronologically by month. Press clippings from New Jersey newspapers selected for Forsythe by the New Jersey Clippings Service. 1974 campaign clippings are bound. From 1975 to 1980 the clippings were pasted on to individual leaves and inserted in folders headed by topic. The clippings beginning in 1981 were generally filed still in the envelopes in which they were received, though some have been unfolded and a few pasted, as before. The press clippings contain information on topics of particular interest or significance to Forsythe as well as other important news. Subjects covered include national election campaigns; New Jersey topics, including the proposed closure of Fort Dix, the Camden Veterans Administration hospital, Pinelands preservation, the State Committee on Investigations and local elections; national issues of particular importance to Forsythe such as energy, conservation and miscellaneous major national issues in the areas of defense, foreign affairs and the economy.

VIDEO RECORDINGS, 1977. .1 cu. ft.

One video cassette tape, entitled "New Jersey Bell Television Report, Public Policy Issues--CCRA," dated August 23, 1977. The running time is 11:09 minutes.

CONGRESSIONAL ACTIONS AND ISSUES SUMMARIES, 1973-1982. 1/3 cu. ft.

Arranged by Congress and subdivided by subject. Information regarding congressional bills introduced [what criteria?? with EBF as sponsor/cosponsor?] including the bill number, a brief summary of the bill's purpose, how Forsythe voted, and the entire House vote, although the format and the kind of information is not always the same. The series begins with an "Issue Report" by the Democratic Study Group in 1974 on President Nixon's vetoes. Hand written into this report are Forsythe's votes on the bills for which he was present. Following the Issue Report is a compilation of bill information for the 93rd Congress, apparently put together by Forsythe's staff ("I voted..."). The action and issues summary for the 94th Congress seems to have been done for Forsythe by the House of Representatives [?]. There is an index of subject headings, followed by statistics of committee work. A list notes the bill number, date of introduction, committee to which it will be assigned, and whether or not Forsythe was a prime sponsor. Then before each subject division is a position paper by Forsythe on that subject. Then follows bill information detailing the bill number, summary of the bill, Forsythe's vote, and the overall vote. [The bills on the two lists are not the same--why?]. A collection of Campaign Book Notes covers the 95th Congress and includes portions of congressional action and issues summaries documents. The 96th Congress is covered much the same way as the 94th. A report of the 96th Congress by the Republican Study Committee records only collective voting results, not individual ones. There is a Republican Legislative Agenda for the 97th Congress and a 1982 Campaign Book. The latter gives Forsythe's vote and the action taken on the bill. Also included in the Campaign Book are Robos, Weekly Reports, and press releases. The information in this series is closely related to that in the following series.

ATTENDANCE AND VOTING RECORDS, 1970-1984. 1 2/3 cu. ft.

Arranged by Congress and subdivided in various ways, depending on kind of document. Member's Individual Voting Record and Daily Voting Record are subdivided by House Roll Call number. The Bill File is subdivided by numerical order of the bills, and the Voting Record Analyses are subdivided by member. The documents in this series record how Forsythe voted on bills on the House floor [how is this different from previous series???]. The Member's Individual Voting Record and Daily Voting Record focus on Forsythe's votes on all bills [???] and seem to be compiled by the House of Representatives. The Voting Record Analyses look at all members of Congress and how they voted on bills specifically related to certain kinds of bills. These analyses were done by private organizations that lobby in Washington for certain causes or groups of people. For instance, the analyses focus on such topics as the environment, energy, business, consumer affairs, and taxation. Organizations conducting these surveys include the League of Conservation Voters, the National Education Association, the American Conservative Union, the National Federation of Independent Business, Public Citizen Congress Watch, and the National Taxpayer's Union. The Bill File does not individualize votes, but rather summarizes a bill, notes the sponsor and appropriate committee, details the action taken, and the final overall vote.

LEGISLATIVE PROFILES, 1977-1983. 1/2 cu. ft.

Arranged by Congress and subdivided numerically by bill number. This report, put out by the the House of Representatives' Office of Legislative Information, lists Forsythe's sponsored and co-sponsored bills with details about the bill and its status in the legislative process. With the 97th Congress the Legislative Profile no longer lists all the co-sponsors.

BILL FILE, 1971-1984. 13 cu. ft.

Materials pertaining to bills either sponsored or co-sponsored by Forsythe during his first five terms in Congress. Documentation on bills sponsored or co-sponsored between 1981 and 1984 is not included in this series. Letters received from Congressmen requesting or showing appreciation or support for certain bills; petitions and correspondence from special interest groups and individual constituents lobbying support for specific legislation; handwritten drafts and copies of letters sent by Forsythe to other congressmen enlisting or showing appreciation for support, as well as replies to queries from various organizations and individuals; printed copies of House bills; testimony before congressional committees; extracts from the Congressional Record; and various other materials relating to the content or passage of bills, including press clippings, published materials, research papers and reports. Most of the documents are contained in headed folders, though some have been placed in ring-bound volumes. The arrangement is chronological by bill number and Congress. For 1971 and 1972, the folder headings include the bill number, title, committee and date. Beginning in 1973, however, only the bill number and title were used. This series furnishes documentation on the full range of Forsythe's legislative activities in the House during his first ten years in office. In so doing, it monitors his interests, biases and concerns and contributes to our knowledge of his Congressional profile. Important information is provided on his prime sponsorship or support for major bills such as the Coastal Zone Management Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Small Business Revitalization Act, the 200 mile limit law, and the Outer Continental Shelf Management Act and its amendments. But the series also chronicles his support for minor legislation, such as having a medal cast in gold for the actor John Wayne and designating a Women's History Week, and adds to our picture of the man. Documentation is also provided on Forsythe's legislative leadership regarding New Jersey projects such as construction of the Camden Veterans Administration hospital and South Jersey Pine Barrens preservation.

CO-SIGNED LETTERS, 1973-1980 and 1983-1984. 1 cu. ft.

Arranged chronologically and by subject. Letters from various members of Congress soliciting Forsythe to agree to attach his name to letters addressed to various politicians and officeholders regarding specific pending legislation or certain political issues, usually with the intended result of introducing related legislation. Issues discussed in the letters include anti-trust cases, the economy, transportation, foreign affairs, defense, energy, and health care. After the chronological sequence is a short subject sequence: Merchant Marine and Fisheries, 1977-1981; New Jersey Delegation, 1977-1980, 1983; Soviet Dissidents, 1979.

COMMITTEE FILES, 1971-1984. 8 1/2 cu. ft.

Arranged by committee and subdivided by Congress, then alphabetically by subject. Letters received, copies of letters sent, memoranda, agendas, conference briefings, statements, press clippings, published materials, budgetary materials and investigative, statistical and descriptive reports relating to the work of Congressional committees and subcommittees of which Forsythe was a member. Also committee hearings and prints, or copies of bills. The documents pertain to the activities of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Education and Labor, Outer Continental Shelf, and Science and Technology Committees. No documentation is included in this series on the workings of other committees to which Forsythe was assigned.

Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee (1971-1972, 1975-1984) By far the largest part of this series is devoted to the workings of this committee. Within this body, Forsythe attained Congressional seniority and his greatest legislative achievements. Includes information on the various subcommittees of which he was a member, those on Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation and the Environment; Oceanography; the Panama Canal; and the Outer Continental Shelf. Subjects covered include Congressional hearings on the 200 mile limit act, the Endangered Species Act amendments and the Alaskan Lands Act; information on oil pollution liability, deep-water ports, agriculture, deep-sea bed mining, the Coastal Zone Management Act amendments, the South Jersey Pinelands and ocean dumping; and annual reports on the administration of particular pieces of legislation such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the 200 mile limit act. Also committee prints, including the "Merchant Marine Act of 1936, Shipping Act of 1916 and Related Acts" and an indexed "Legislative History of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976," considered to be Forsythe's greatest legislative achievement.

Education and Labor Committee (1971-1974) Includes information on the workings of the General Subcommittee on Education and the Select Subcommittee on Labor. For Education, the topics covered include emergency school aid, the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, the 1971 Higher Education Funding Act, and student financial aid. For Labor, the subject coverage includes the AFL/CIO, the Emergency Employment Act, minimum wage legislation and pension plans.

Ad Hoc Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf (1975-1980) Forsythe achieved major success on this important committee and by 1979 had become ranking minority member. The information primarily pertains to offshore oil and gas production and its onshore effect on the environment, particularly regarding the Outer Continental Shelf Management Act of 1975 and its subsequent amendments.

Science and Technology Committee (1977-1982) Includes information on the Small Business Innovation and Development Act of 1982, patent policy, nuclear waste, nuclear fission programs, breeder reactors and nuclear fuel cycles. Other documents include minority briefing books, information on a September 1981 conference entitled "The Human Factor in Innovation and Prodcution" and a 1980 committee print, Towards the Endless Frontier; A History of the Committee on Science and Technology 1959-1979 by Ken Hechler.

LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION FILES, 1971-1984. 5 cu. ft.

Arranged by Congress. Documents relating to specific pieces of legislation, generally those in which Forsythe had a particular interest either through his committee assignments or his constituency. Some of the material originated with the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service and the House Republican Research Committee while others were collected and filed by Forsythe's staff. Includes letters received and copies of letters sent; handwritten notes and memoranda; questionnaires; flow charts; statements; reports; House bills and committee hearings; New Jersey legislative documents; fact sheets and published materials such as pamphlets, press clippings, articles and excerpts from the Congressional Record. The documents are contained either in folders or envelopes headed by topic or general area, such as "agriculture" or "OCS." The arrangement is roughly chronological by Congress. Subjects covered include tax relief for small business; solar energy research; commercial fishing off Cape Hatteras; New Jersey farm labor; natural gas development; AT&T divestiture; the E.R.A.; international terrorism; and acid rain. This series is similar to {series 5=??}, and there is some overlap between the two in the topics included.

ROBOS LETTERS, 1978-1983. 1 1/4 cu. ft.

Arranged in several sequences, either numerically or alphabetically by subject. Standardized responses used by Forsythe's office in answering constituent correspondence. The series includes entire letters, differing responses for the same issue based on the constituent's stance, and individual paragraphs. Each sequence has an index, arranged numerically, which gives the subjecdt of each letter. Not all indexes or collections of letters are complete. Among the subjects included in this series are abortion, defense, energy, environment, budget, and casework. For related materials, see LEGISLATIVE AND GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE.

CORRESPONDENTS LISTS, 1973-1975 and 1983. 2/3 cu. ft.

"Weekly Lists" arranged chronologically by day and week. The "Master Directory" is arranged alphabetically by constituent's last name. Documentation logging constituent correspondence. The Weekly Lists, which cover 1973 to 1975, indicate the constituent's name and the filing designation for Forsythe's office relative to the letter's subject matter. The Master Directory, which pertains to 1983, is a computerized list giving the consitutent's name, address, the document number given to the letter for filing purposes, "AU/OP" [?], and categories/comments (which was usually indicated by a numeric code). Occasional comments on idividual constituents are also included. The directory was essentially a reference tool but was also used as a mailing list and for campaign purposes. For related materials, see LEGISLATIVE AND GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE.

LEGISLATIVE AND GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE FILES, 1971-1984. 92 cubic ft.

Arranged for 92nd through 94th Congresses by Congress, subdivided as to Legislative or General Correspondence, and again subdivided alphabetically by subject. Arranged for 95th through 98th Congresses in a numerical sequence that no longer distinguishes between legislative and general correspondence. Because the numeric system is not directly tied to chronology, there is not an exact division between Congresses beginning with the 95th Congress. Correspondence with constituents regarding either specific proposed or pending pieces of legislation (Legislative Correspondence) or broader issues of the day upon which constituents wish to comment (General Correspondence). Especially for the alphabetical sequence constituent letters are accompanied by Forsythe's robos letters. In the numeric sequence there are fewer copies of Forsythe's reply; instead the robos number is given on the constituent's letter. For related materials, see ROBOS LETTERS and CORRESPONDENTS LISTS.

FEDERAL DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FILES, 1971-1976. 12 cubic ft.

Arranged by congress and subdivided alphabetically by department or agency. Correspondence with constituents requesting Forsythe's aid in dealing with federal departments or agencies. There is also correspondence that does not involve constituents, but rather occurs directly between Forsythe's office and federal departments or agencies, usually informing the congressman of changes in law or policy relating to that department or agency. For related materials, see CORRESPONDENTS LISTS.

PROJECTS, 1975-1982. 6 cu. ft.

Letters received; constituent requests and petitions; copies of letters sent; handwritten notes, drafts and memoranda; statements; press releases; Congressional committee hearings; copies of House Reports and bills; New Jersey legislative documents; statistical reports; maps and plans; grant applications; printed volumes; and published materials, including press clippings, journal articles and excerpts from the Federal Register. Many of the documents are contained in folders headed by topic, others are loose or in spring-bound volumes. The arrangement is roughly chronological by Congress. The documents pertain to projects in which Forsythe had a particular interest. The great majority of these revolved around his South Jersey constituency. A good deal of information is furnished on the proposed closure of military training at Fort Dix and the construction of the Camden Veterans Administration hospital. Other local projects receiving major attention include the proposed transfer of the Tom's River Mail Processing Center to Trenton; efforts to declare a portion of the Delaware River in Burlington County non-navigable; the Karen Levy case and proposed F.B.I. involvement in interstate kidnappings; Ocean County Water Quality Management Planning; the Camden Metropolitan Urban Study; the Jersey Central Power and Light Company (JCPLC); local public works projects; asbestos in Cinnaminson township schools; the South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development plan; and conservation of the Pine Barrens. Other projects covered include the 200 mile limit program; the national maritime firefighting program; ocean dumping; athletic injuries; and information booklets for senior citizens.

THANK-YOU LETTERS, 1976-1984. 4/5 cu. ft.

Arranged chronologically and grouped by month. Correspondence received by Forsythe. Mainly typewritten letters but also handwrittened letters and notes, greeting cards, mailgrams, telegrams and zerox copies of correspondence. Most are signed and dated and include the address of the correspondent. Background, supporting or additional information, including correspondence, reports and published materials, were also occasionally enclosed. Included are letters of appreciation from Presidents Carter and Reagan, Congressmen, Senators, administration officials, various organizations and individual constituents for Forsythe's work in the House of Representatives. The correspondence usually refers to his sponsorship of, or support for, specific pieces of legislation. The series includes an October 1981 handwritten note from Secretary of the Interior James D. Watt and several signed letters from Secretary of the Treasury Donald T. Regan, Energy Secretary Donald Paul Hodel and Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. An interesting May 1982 letter from New York Mayor Ed Koch refers to the ocean dumping of waste materials in the New York Bight Apex. A few Thank Yous relate to individual constituent problems and a few others to personal matters. Also included in this series are good luck messages prior to campaigns, letters of congratulation following electoral victories in 1978 and 1980, and best wishes for a speedy recovery during periods of illness.

TRIBUTES, TESTIMONIALS, AND SYMPATHY MESSAGES, 1984. 1/5 cu. ft.

Unarranged. Copies of letters and greeting cards received by Forsythe during his illness, wishing him a speedy recovery, including messages from former President Ford and President Reagan. Also messages of sympathy, tributes and testimonials received by Mrs. Mary Forsythe and her family after the death of her husband. This series also includes copies of House Resolution 474 and Senate Resolution 363, 29 March 1984, expressing the condolences of the Congress on Forsythe's death and making arrangements to attend the funeral, and House Joint Resolution 553, 24 April 1984, posthumously honoring the former Congressman by re-naming the Brigantine and Barnegat (N.J.) units of the National Wildlife Refuge System the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Also included are press clippings describing Forsythe's illness, his decision not to run for an eighth term in Congress and proposed retirement, his death, the funeral arrangements and the disposition of his estate. Much of the information furnished is of a biographical nature, and major obituaries are also included. The press clippings also describe the subsequent races for the Republican and Democratic nominations for the Thirteenth District seat vacated by Forsythe and the victories of Republican State Senator H. James Laxton and the Democratic mayor of Mount Holly, New Jersey, James B. Smith, in the June 5th primaries. Laxton would ultimately emerge as Forsythe's successor in Congress following his electoral victory over Smith in November.



{NEW JERSEY STATE SENATE MATERIALS (SLEPA)}, 1961(1968) 1970. 1 cu. ft.

Grant proposals, minutes, memoranda, press releases, reprints of published articles, maps, statistical reports, organizational charts, personnel reports, printed laws, correspondence, press clippings, published reports, circulars and budget materials. Forsythe was a prime sponsor of the bill creating the State Committee on Investigations and in 1968 became the Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee to Study Crime and the System of Criminal Justice in New Jersey and the Vice-Chairman of the Governing Board of the State Law Enforcement Protection Agency (SLEPA). This series consists of materials relating to SLEPA during Forsythe's period in office, from 1968 to 1970. In the form of reports, correspondence, and detailed grant porposals, important information is furnished on the state of law and order in New Jersey in the late 1960s. The coverage extends to organized crime and civil disorders; the criminal justice system's needs, problems and priorities; crime prevention mechanisms; law enforcement agencies--the police and courts; and methods of apprehension, punishment and rehabilitation. Also included are New York State materials relating to law enforcement and information on individual cases, such as the Edward W. McCallister case.