The Palin Papers

Note to readers:
The News Distillery was lucky enough to obtain some of the personal documents from the files that Sarah Palin shared with Lynn Vincent, her ghost writer on “American Rogue.”

First Moose Hunt,
1970:

5th Grade History Test,
1974 (2 pp):

High School Notebook–
Senior Yearbook Quote Ideas, 1981:

College Years–
Social event flyer w/ snapshot of friend,
Hawaii Pacific University, Fall 1982:

College Years–
Transfer Request, Matinutska Susitna College, 1985:

2008 Presidential Election–
John McCain Vice Presidential Search Vetting Form (3 pp):

2008 Presidential Election–
Informing The Family:

To: Gov. Palin <sarah.palin@ak.oog.gov>
Fr: S. Schmidt <campaignmgr@mccain08.org>
Re: Breaking The Big News
Dt: Aug. 27, 2008

As you requested, I informed your children that you’ve been selected as Senator McCain’s running mate.  Track laughed; Piper cried; Willow offered to serve as your chief of staff; and Bristol threw up (I’d like to discuss this with you off line).  Please let me know if I can be of further service.

Best, Steve

2008 Presidential Campaign–
Personal Horoscope, August 29 (day of Palin selection announcement):

Resignation Speech, Alaska Governor’s Office
First Draft (w/ notes), July 2009:

Health Care Debate–
Origin of “Death Panel” Concept, August 2009: