SERIES IV
2.5′ (5 Boxes)
DATES
1965-1968

The Social File was kept by Mrs. Elisabeth (Betty) A. Buxton, Chafee’s Appointment Secretary. She wrote letters in response to invitations, whether accepted or regretted, and letters of appreciation which were written following an event to thank the organizers. She kept track of the Governor’s official social schedule. These letters often include handwritten notes by Mrs. Buxton.

The Social and Appointment File is arranged alphabetically into three major categories: “Invitations, accepted”; “Invitations, regretted”; and “Letters of Appreciation”. “Invitations, accepted” are arranged according to the month in which the event would occur, as are “Invitations, regretted.” “Letters of Appreciation” are filed by the date of the letter and were written by the Governor’s staff thanking his hosts or they were written by constituents thanking the Governor. The “letters of appreciation” from the Governor’s Office are most often initialed by JW (or Jean Woolley), Personal Secretary to the Governor. Miscellaneous files are placed at the end of the series.