This series contains both press releases and news articles related to Secretary Mineta and his political interests as well as speeches and public relations files documenting various events. Some notable publications include Mineta’s resignation letter as Secretary of Transportation, news articles related to his attendance at events related to Japanese-American incarceration, and articles related to the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport. Of note is an article, “Mineta & Slater Urge State DOTs to Innovate, Not Wait on Feds”, published by the AASHTO Journal on Nov. 5, 2010, This article describes Mineta’s views on the importance of transportation investment and the U.S. relevancy in the global market place.

Public speaking events include: the Center for Career Training & Careers 30th Annual Lunch (4-12-07); the Philip Morris USA Transportation Logistics Conference (4-26-07); Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Observance at the U.S. Department of Justice (5-8-07); Eno Transportation Foundation’s Leadership Development Conference (5-17-07); the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association Gala as Keynote Speaker (5-18-07); the Mass Casualty Preparedness & Response Forum (2-23-09); the U.C. Berkeley Graduates Convocation (12-12-09); and the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouts of America Blue & Gold Banquet (3-20-10). Funeral eulogies, including those of his longtime friends William H. Marumoto (12-08-08) and Ed Stimpson (12-12-09) are also included.