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Contains a variety of documents but predominately is made up of recommendations by Price sent to various colleagues and branches of government. Often there is a written request, a written acknowledgement of the recommendation, résumés, and related documentation. Correspondents include White House official Bruce Lindsay of the Clinton Administration. These recommendations are for a range of positions, from placement in the freshman class at the University of North Carolina to ambassadorships and other top-level White House positions. The letters are arranged alphabetically by name of the person being recommended.

Correspondence sent to and from Congressman Price documenting interactions with constituents; corporations and other organizations; government colleagues, especially other House Members; government agencies; national associations and organizations; and various notable political figures including U.S. presidents and foreign dignitaries. Notable correspondents include many House Members and Senators including Speaker Jim Wright, Terry Sanford, and other officials including President Bill Clinton, and Vice President Al Gore. Though some of the letters are routine congratulations or requests, others document in great detail his legislative relationships, activities, and appearances, and shed light on political issues important to Price and his constituency at any given time. It is likely that some of the outgoing letters were written by Price's staff.