This collection consists primarily of correspondence with the general public by First Lady Betty Ford, her children, and her staff. The material concerns views on public issues, expressions of support or criticism, holiday greetings, invitations, schedule requests, and plans, assistance requests and offers, and other matters. The collection is arranged by White House Social Office Central Files file code, thereunder chronologically. A copy of the filing manual is available in the research room.
Oversized attachments found in this series were removed from their original filing location by the White House staff and assigned a number. These attachments are arranged in two groups: oversize attachments and oversize attachments � shelf, thereunder by attachment number.