These Presidential historical materials are in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of Title I of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (44 U.S.C. 2111 note), and implementing regulations. In accordance with the act and regulations, archivists reviewed the file group to identify private or personal as well as non-historical items. Such items, if found, have been withdrawn for return to the individual with primary proprietary or commemorative interest in them.
Materials covered by this act have been archivally processed and are described in this finding aid. Items that are security classified or otherwise restricted under the act and regulations have been removed and placed in a closed file. A Document Withdrawal Record (NA Form 14021) has been placed in the front of each folder describing each withdrawn item. Employees of the National Archives will review periodically the unclassified portions of closed materials for the purpose of opening those which no longer require restrictions. Classified documents may be reviewed for declassification under authority of Executive Order 13526 in response to Mandatory Review Request (NA Form 14020) submitted by the researcher.
- Linear measurement of materials: 4 in.
- Number of pages: 800
The President's Committee on Consumer Interests (PCCI) was established by Executive Order 11136 in January 1964 (amended by Executive Order 11349 in May 1967). The primary functions of PCCI were to examine Federal policies and programs, which are important to consumers or consumer needs, and to facilitate communication between consumers and Federal departments or agencies. The Committee had 12 members who were the heads of Federal agencies as well as anyone the President chose to appoint. Serving with the Committee was the Consumer Advisory Council (FG 197-1). This council was set up under Executive Order 11136 (amended by Executive Order 11349) as well. It was created to advise the government on issues of economic policy and government programs relating to consumers and their needs, and the need for information to reach the public. They also served as advisors to PCCI. This Council consisted of twelve private citizens appointed by the President. In February 1971, under Executive Order 11583, the President's Committee on Consumer Interests was abolished when the Office of Consumer Affairs was created.
The records consist of memorandums, correspondence, reports and news clippings.
Primary correspondents include John R. Brown, Jonathan Rose, Joe Dawson, Virginia Knauer, Peter M. Flanigan, H. R. Haldeman, and John D. Ehrlichman.
Topics include monthly reports, consumer education, scheduled itinerary, appointments to the Consumer Advisory Council and public interest in the continuation of the committee under the Nixon administration.
The terms Executive and General used before the file designation FG 197 generally determine the source of the material. Items designated Executive are communications between Commission members or staff and the President, White House staff members, Federal officials, members of Congress, and other prominent people. Items designated General are communications between White House staff members and the general public or a Congressional representative writing on behalf of a constituent.
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