Manuscripts

Nixon 1956 Campaign

Description: Includes a 1956 booklet titled, "The Second Man," (a critical look at Richard Nixon) published by Americans for Democratic Action, memos (one angry one to Bassett about photogs), news releases, a sheet of campaign song lyrics provided by Womanpower for Eisenhower, telegrams, a small campaign poster, invitation cards for the 1957 Inaugural, several Republican National Committee booklets related to the 1956 campaign, a New Yorker article of 10/13/56, an entire issue of Time (news magazine) for 11/12/1956, the election issue, with the cover story "The Winners." A red binder contains "1956 Nixon Campaign Diary of James Bassett--Aug. 31 - Sept. 24." Large file.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1956
Call number: mssLAT
Creator: Los Angeles Times (Firm)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: The Los Angeles Times,

Nixon Vice Presidential Campaign

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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Correspondence - Nixon, Richard

Manuscripts

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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1952 Campaign - Nixon Specific (2 of 2)

Manuscripts

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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1952 Campaign - Nixon Specific (1 of 2)

Manuscripts

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Photos - Political Campaigns

Manuscripts

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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Campaign Itinerary - V.P. Richard Nixon

Manuscripts

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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