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Nixon, Richard

Description

Twelve items. Nine pieces of correspondence between Otis Chandler and Richard Nixon. Also included is a five page copy of the endorsement of Richard Nixon for President, and a memo from an unknown author and a photocopy of one of the letters. The memo is attached to a copy of an article entitled "Hazards of Presidential Isolation," which discusses Nixon. The last item is actually a letter address to "Buff" [Dorothy Chandler] from Richard Nixon, thanking her for selecting his secretary, Rose Mary Woods, as one of the Women of the Year award recipients.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1960 - 1974
Call number
mssLAT
Creator
Los Angeles Times (Firm)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
The Los Angeles Times,
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
Bassett, James E., (1912-1978.)
Chandler, Norman, (1899-1973.)
Chandler, Otis, (1927-2006.)
Conrad, Paul, (1924-2010.)
Johnson, W. Thomas, (1941-)
Owens, Charles H.
Associated organizations
Los Angeles Times (Firm).
Los Angeles Times History Center.
Times Mirror Company.
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