2. Governor, 1960-1962, 1960-1962

This series documents John A. Volpe's first term as Governor of Massachusetts. It is the largest series in the collection and contains records from every aspect of his administration. The patronage files are especially complete and offer a close look at the workings of state appointments during Volpe's tenure. The materials in this series are largely correspondence, reports, publications, and memoranda. There is also a substantial amount of material from the Massachusetts Government Printing Office, such as copies of proclamations, bills, and speeches.

Of particular note in Subseries E. Patronage are the extensive files devoted to commissions, special commissions, housing, and health care. The housing and health care files are divided geographically, covering most municipalities in Massachusetts. Of particular note in Subseries F. Subject Files is the emphasis on fiscal development and finance, governors' conferences, industry and commerce, law enforcement, legislative subject matters, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), public and highway safety, and transportation. The legislative materials include research for and drafts of many pieces of legislation, and also include correspondence relating to that legislation. The MTA materials focus on a strike and work stoppage in the first half of 1961, immediately after Volpe took office.