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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
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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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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Includes some news photographs of the Nixons, telegrams, itineraries, (1952) campaign speeches by Nixon, several Congressional Quarterly Weekend Reports, news clippings, and eight check stubs - Reimbursement of expenses during the period Aug. - Oct. 1952. The amounts of the checks ranged from $46 to $154. Split into two folders.
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Includes some news photographs of the Nixons, telegrams, itineraries, (1952) campaign speeches by Nixon, several Congressional Quarterly Weekend Reports, news clippings, and eight check stubs - Reimbursement of expenses during the period Aug. - Oct. 1952. The amounts of the checks ranged from $46 to $154. Split into two folders.
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Approx. 10 items: photos of Richard Nixon (Pat Nixon), his entourage, James Bassett, Bob Hope (Dolores Hope) and his campaign plane, "Dick Nixon Special."
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1 item: Jim Bassett's copy of "Itinerary of Vice President Richard Nixon - Fourth campaign week" (10/1960). This is a detailed record of scheduled stops for the campaign entourage, contact names, and other information. Some loose sheets at back of binder - handwritten notes, typed information. Folder removed.
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