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Nixon, Richard
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Correspondence - Nixon, Richard
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Much autograph material by Nixon, some news clippings, and primarily, correspondence between Nixon and Bassett, who were close friends. Correspondence also includes letters from RMN's secretary, signed photos of Nixon, map of a route he took during a worldwide trip, etc. Much of it dates to his time as a Congressman and Vice-President. Considerable discussion of changes needed in Republican party, issues related to international travel and journalism. There are a number of memos and letters from Nixon during the 1960 presidential campaign, outlining strategy, and commenting on prominent persons or situations of that time. There are letters from Henry Cabot Lodge (sent with related strategy material), to Billy Graham, and to Bassett asking for advice on how to express the "opposition party viewpoint" during a 1961 speaking tour. Richard Nixon letter dated December 28, 1954 removed from Autograph File and returned to Bassett files.
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Knight, Goodwin J
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4 items: LAT editorial, 8/25/1954 (during K.'s governorship), "The Governor ties his own hands" ; 2-pp. typed, headed "Goodwin J. Knight - a biographical sketch," 5/1/1958 ; LAT politcal column by James Bassett, "7/2/1961, "Could a Knight-Nixon deal win for both?" ; LAT obit copy, 5/23/1970, "Goodwin Knight, state's 31st governor, dies of pneumonia."
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Kuchel, Thomas
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Approx. 25 items: LAT articles, correspondence, and other material related to the political career of Kuchel. Notable items: LAT editorial copy, 12/23/1952, "An excellent choice for Senator," when Gov. Warren chose Kuchel to replace Richard Nixon as U.S. Senator to replace Richard Nixon, who was elected vice-president ; LAT news analysis, 3/21/1976, "The rise and fall of Thomas H. Kuchel" ; LAT news analysis, 1/10/1977, "Former Sen. Kuchel takes report of demise in stride."
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Nixon, Richard
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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.
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Nixon, Richard
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Memos and letters of articles pertaining to Richard Nixon.
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Nixon Vice Presidential Campaign
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Includes "Nixon Traveling Staff" bios (Bassett, Herb Klein, Rose Mary Woods, etc.), memos, a copy of 1956 Republican Platform, news releases, a copy of 1956 Republican Speaker's Handbook, speech texts, a copy of B'Nai B'rith Messenger (Sept. 7, 1956), one "pin-up" style post card with written message sent to Bassett by Bill Theis (Nov. 1956), etc.
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