Herman E. Talmadge Collection, Subgroup C, Series XI : Flexys, 1965-1980.

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Talmadge, Herman E. (Herman Eugene), 1913-2002. Herman E. Talmadge Collection, Subgroup C, Series XI : Flexys, 1965-1980.

Herman E. Talmadge Collection, Subgroup C, Series XI : Flexys, 1965-1980.

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Talmadge's office staff had to coordinate the organization of constituent correspondence records. The tracking system began with attaching the actual letter (incoming and outgoing), along with copies of approved response paragraphs. These materials were then organized under a subject access point. With the adoption of the on-line correspondence management system (CMS) in the 1970s, computer databases became a key component of the correspondence records, and access became more flexible, but dependent on the CMS. This system provided word processing; the capability of inserting selected, approved paragraphs; personalized salutations and closings; personalized text; the ability to create targeted mailing lists; correspondence records; mail count on issues; automatic filing; and correspondence tracking. The bulk of the collection increased with the on-line system. Currently, efforts are underway to make these records available electronically. However, hardcopies are available in this series. Topics of interest include tax reform, Vietnam, school desegregation, busing, gun control, social services and the Panama Canal Treaty.

462 boxes (231 linear ft.)