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The original documents are located in Box 48, folder "President - Personal Autographs (2)"
of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
Copyright Notice
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WILLIAM H. NICHOLLS, JR.
Presidential
SUITE 401-E WATERS BUILDING
GRAND RAPIDS 2, MICHIGAN
5-20-75
autographs
Dear Phil
all pistures assined to-day.
They are just great. so sorry to Cause
all the trouble, butsure do Thank you
Mathie and d sendous best to
both of you.
Regards.
Bill
FORD : CERALD LIBRARY
Digitized from Box 48 of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
President
Antograph
May 14, 1975
policy
To:
Mail Room
From: Philip Buchen
Please wrap for mailing.
Package should be insured
for $150.
(These are prints which
have been autographed by
the President. There is
no glass in the package. )
Thanks very much.
FORD & LIBRARY 076939
Presidents
antograph
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
policy
May 12, 1975
Dear Bill:
As Eva told you, we did receive your second set of
"Kirtland's Warblers." And we're happy to say that
when Eva personally took them to the office which does
the inscribing for the President, they immediately
recognized that they had a set filed away in a drawer
awaiting identification. We are returning that set to you,
along with the autopenned set. Sorry for the mix-up,
but this is a busy place around here.
Our best to you and Kathy.
Sincerely,
This
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. William H. Nicholls, Jr.
Suite 401-E Waters Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
LIBRARY GERALD B. FORD
April 30, 1975
To:
Anne Kamstra
From:
Eva Daughtrey
Some weeks ago, I checked with you about
the Michigan bird pictures which William Nicholls
had sent to Mr. Buchen for the President to
sign. I have checked everywhere and they
haven't turned up. So, Mr. Nicholls sent five
more pictures.
Would like to have one inscribed to Bill Nicholls
and the other four inscribed to Chuck Wiggins
If they could be returned to me, I will mail
them back to Mr. Nicholls.
Thanks, loads.
GERALD R. FORD
PLATE No. XIV
If
FORD is 07V830 LIBRARY
Kirtland's Warkler
DENDROICA KIRTLANDI
William H. Nicholls, Jr.
SUITE 401-B WATERS BUILDING
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49502
PHONE 459-4069
April 25, 1975
Mrs. Eva Doughtrey
2nd. Floor West Wing
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Eva:
The pictures are on their way today. Sure appreciate
your help. Hope we can get these back soon.
Thanks,
Bilt Hisholls
WHN:nlb
P.S. Thank Phil for his kind offer. Appreciated but no charge
involved.
Bill.
arrived
9:30 am 4/29/75 FORD
LIBRARY GERALD
Friday 4/25/75
10:45 Bill Nichols called to say that he now has five more
pictures that he is sending -- and will send directly
to me to replace the ones which have been lost.
GERALD ? FORD
4/2/75
Checked with Dorothy Downton
doesn't recognize
Checked with Anne Kamstra; she will check.
Called Bill Nicholls' office; and she will check
with him to see who his friend is. (called to say it was Charles
Wiggins)
Willis in Kamstra's office checking and will call. Indicate nothing.
Beanie Arrington in Marge Wicklein's office to check -- nothing
Called Betty Monkman in Curator's office; she checked in
the storage area of EOB and White House and there is nothing.
(nothing in private storage of the Mansion according to Rex Scouten.
Carolen Renelli hasn't seen them.
Checked with Ruth Kilmer; she does not remember them.
Also looked through the pictures stacked up in the President's
private study; not there.
Check ed Central Files. No knowledge.
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 8, 1975
Dear Bill:
Much to my chagrin, I am unable to find out what
happened to the pictures which you asked me to
have autographed and returned to you for a friend
of yours. I do know that they arrived in my
office and I started them through the signing
process, but something has gone wrong and they are
no longer to be found.
I feel personally responsible for the mishap and I
do want you to find out from your friend how the
pictures could be replaced so that I could do so
for him or at least reimburse him for the expense
of replacement.
I was in Grand Rapids last weekend for the Republican
Party reception and I am sorry I did not see you, but
my understanding is that you and Kathy were enjoying
a vacation trip.
Warmest regards.
Sincerely,
That
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. William H. Nicholls, Jr.
Suite 401-E Waters Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan
FORD : LIBRARY 07VU
Wednesday 4/2/75
10:10 I called William Nicholls in Grand Rapids
(616) 459-4069
concerning the special pictures to be signed
by the President for a friend of his.
He indicates they were very large pictures of
birds -- packaged with cardboards -- 25-30 inches
square. Had a To and From note on the outside.
Tied with blue ribbon
Five pictures of Michigan Pine Tree and Martins ? ???
The man's name is Charles W. Wiggins, and
Mr. Nicholls will be seeing him in a couple of
weeks and would like to have them at that time.
FORD is LIBRAR
9
WILLIAM H. NICHOLLS, JR.
nicholls,
SUITE 401-E WATERS BUILDING
GRAND RAPIDS 2, MICHIGAN
William
March 28, 1975
Mr. Philip Buchen
Council To The President
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Phil:
I am reluctantly writing this letter because I know
how busy you are with important matters and to bother you
with a detail embarrasses me. You will recall that I sent
in some very special pictures for a friend of mine for the
purpose of having President Ford's signature placed on them.
In as much as they are expensive and are not mine my
concern is greater than if they had been mine. I find I
sent them in in December and a phone call to you you advised
me that they had been turned over to a lady for processing.
In as much as I have not received them would you be nice
enough to mention it to her and see if we can get them back.
You and Bunny must have had a wonderful trip and a great
experience in Napal. You and President Ford have certainly been
wonderful in the entertainment of Grand Rapids people in
Washington. What a thrill for his friends. We all think he
is doing a great job with the help of stalwarts such as your-
self. Keep up the good work and love to Bunny.
Kind personal regards.
Bill
William H. Nicholls, Jr.
WHN:nlb
FORD is OERVID LIBRARY
ROBERT HARRIS, INC.
RSH
2145 CROOKS RD. - SUITE 204
TROY. michigan 48084
September 4, 1974
Thank you,
This parcel contains:
Five Kirtland Warblers
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR ORDER!
Please note that we have taken extra care to insure its
safe arrival. Every collectors item is an HEIRLOOM for
tomorrow and, as such, deserves the best possible treat-
ment.
THANKS, TOO
...
for the opportunity to add to your collection.
Attached is our order blank for your convenience
...
(If we have enclosed brochures you already have, please
give them to a friend.)
Sincerely,
Robrd D. Harres
Robert G. Harris
GERALD TO FORM
RGH/sm
Enclosure
TELEPHONE 313/643-7177
LIMITED EDITIONS FOR THE INVESTOR-COLLECTOR
Kirtland's Warbler
DENDROICA KIRTLANDI
PLATE No. XIV
Man deliberately sets forest fires for this bird! It is probably
the rarest warbler in America. His main diet during the breeding
season is a worm peculiar to the young Jack pine forests from six to
eighteen feet tall. As a consequence this bird is known to breed
only in the north central Michigan Jack Pine woods. These stands
are periodically burned SO there is always a section within that particular
height for the birds to feed in.
They nest in thickets at the base of any large tree in such areas.
Three to four dull white eggs are lain which are spotted and blotched
mostly around the larger end in hues of brown and grey.
One of the very few tail wagging warblers, it is also quite robin
like in many of its mannerisms such as walking and its peculiar pose
when singing in the treetops.
We are grateful indeed to the people of Michigan for their efforts
to preserve this bird.
Guy Guy Esheleach
© THE FRAME HOUSE GALLERY. INC., 1970
By permission of MR. LES LINE
R.
RALD
FORD
LIBRAN
THE
ART
FRAME HOUSE GALLERYOF
THE FRAME HOUSE GALLERY, Inc. 110 East Market Street / Louisville, Kentucky 40202 / Phone (502) 587-7424
FRAME HOUSE GALLERY REPRODUCTIONS AND PRINTS
The Frame House Gallery offers, in limited editions, reproductions and silk screen prints by five of
America's leading wildlife artists.
Each artist works in a distinctive field, although each may, at times, deviate from this policy.
Guy Coheleach:
Large birds and mammals of North America and Africa.
Anne Ophelia Dowden:
Wildflowers of America.
Don Richard Eckelberry:
Game birds and birds of the tropics.
Ray Harm:
Birds, mammals and wildflowers of North America.
Charles Harper:
Flora and fauna of North America in distinctive
abstract designs, reproduced by the artist by the silk
screen process.
The reproductions are produced in announced numbers and limited to only one printing, after which the
plates are destroyed and certified.
CARE OF REPRODUCTIONS
Frame House Gallery reproductions are of the highest quality that modern printing methods can produce.
Two national premier awards-of-excellence have been granted them by the printing industry.
Certain precautions are necessary, however, to preserve these fine reproductions through the years.
Matting and Framing. No print or reproduction should be glued or pasted to a stiffer paper
or board. Such dry mounting depreciates the value of the work from the collector
standpoint. This applies equally to trimming an art print to fit a frame or mat.
A framer should be willing to guarantee such service, although many will offer differing
opinions. "Fast hinging" and "dry mounting" practices are widespread. Regardless,
knowledgeable collectors are extremely sensitive to proper matting and framing methods in
order to safeguard the value and preserve the reproduction in ideal condition.
CARE OF SILK SCREEN PRINTS
Silk screen prints are easily damaged by scratching or rubbing. Sliding one print over another can result in
damage. For this reason it is wise to avoid touching the picture surface. If dirt falls on a print, blow it away.
Framed silk screen prints should be covered with glass for protection, but should not be dry mounted.
R.
When a silk screen print is stored, it is best to keep a protective sheet of paper over it.
GERALD
FORD
THE EFFECT OF LIGHT
All paper stocks deteriorate, to some degree, upon exposure to intense light and/or high temperature. Few
pigments or inks can withstand the direct, or even indirect or reflected, rays of sunlight. Accordingly, it is
strongly recommended that such exposure to a print or reproduction be avoided. A picture so exposed will
quickly fade. The paper may become brittle and mottled in a short time.
In effect, quality reproductions and prints should be given the same care as original art.
Additional precautions and information may be obtained from written matter regarding the care and
handling of art pictures, or from a reputable framer or dealer.
Pre.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
Date 6/7/75
TO: Phil Buchen
FROM: PATRICK E.O'DONNELL
My files show this was referred to
your office on April 17. Have you
any word for Sen. Chiles?
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
LAWTON CHILES
FLORIDA
COMMITTEES:
APPROPRIATIONS
BUDGET
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
United States Senate
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING
JOINT COMMITTEE ON
CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS
DEMOCRATIC STEERING COMMITTEE
June 3, 1975
Mr. Patrick E. O'Donnell
Special Assistant
to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Pat:
As you will recall, on April 4, 1975, I forwarded
to you correspondence I received from Mr. Ronald W.
Yankowski, 15555 Darien Way, Clearwater, Florida,
33516, in which Mr. Yankowski requested the signature
of the President on a postal card he had designed.
On April 17, 1975, you wrote to me about this matter
and advised that you would be in further touch with
my office regarding the White House policy on such
requests.
I am now enclosing further correspondence from Mr.
Yankowski, and as you can see, he is concerned over
the length of time this has been pending and I just
wanted to pass his comments on to you for further
consideration.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, I am
Sincerely,
LAWTON CHILES
GERALD LIDRARY ? FORD
LC/jda
Enclosure
REPLY TO: FEDERAL BUILDING, LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33801
RONALD W. YANKOWSKI,
B.S. (M. S.)
INSURANCE CONSULTANT
LIFE
HEALTH
RETIREMENT
BUSINESS
15555 Darien Way
Telephone (813) 441-453
Clearwater, Florida 33516
(813) 536-905
May 8, 1975
The Honorable Tanton Chil 0
United Ste. XS Sone =
Washington
District of Colombia 20510
Dear Senator Chiles:
I would like to thank you for forwarding my request to
Mr. Patrick O'Donnell, Special Assistant to the President.
As of this date, I have not received any further information
regarding the President's autograph on the postal card I designed.
I would appreciate any further help that could be rendered
in this matter.
Sincerely,
FORD is LIBRARY 07V870
THE
Atna
Gulf@Life
THE HARTFORD
UNITED LICE
INSTURANCE COMPANY
Pres, Antigraphs
June 26, 1975
Dear Frank:
I was happy to have your letter regarding
the retirement of Reginald Cooley, Assistant
Chief of Police of Santa Barbara. The Presi-
dent asked the Attorney General to send a
wire on his behalf to Mr. Cooley for the
tribute in his honor on June 20.
In addition, I have obtained the enclosed
autographed photograph of the President
which you might want to give to Mr. Cooley
personally.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Frank E. Thompson
President
California Conservation Association
2800 State Street
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Enclosure: matted color photo of the President inscribed:
"To Reginald Cooley - With best wishes, If signed Gerald R. Ford
PWB:Hasek:ck
cc: Eliska Hasek/CF
GERALD LIBRARY ? FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
free.
WASHINGTON
July 17, 1975
Dear Mr. Crawford:
The President is in receipt of your fourth letter
requesting his personal autograph on a photograph.
It is apparent that you fail to appreciate the
need for a policy which is equally applied to all
persons who make the same request as you have.
There are many like you who already have an
autograph collection and who want to augment it
with a signature of this President personally
affixed to his photograph. It is just not possible
for the President to respond fairly to all who have
this desire, and if he should wait six months, as
you have suggested, the problem of affording equal
treatment without taking an undue amount of the
President's time would still exist.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. William V. Crawford
Municipal Bond Department
LaSalle National Bank
135 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60690
FORD is LIBRARY 078870
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LaSalle National Bank
LASALLE BANK BUILDING . 135 SOUTH LASALLE STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60690
MUNICIPAL BOND DEPARTMENT
312/443-2700
ML
6/26/75
President Gerald Find
The White House
1600 Pennsfurnia Ave.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Recident Fird:
This is my purth request for your personal
autograph on apholograph of yoursey.
2 have received.,passures to my previous
requests pom Missternard most
recently Mr. Buchen. as previously extensive ex-
plained I own a very
back to andrew Jackson I have owned
post presedents fire presidents going
collection of authentic autompaphs of
this collection since the Thyman
administration, What ful to understend
is that since & have had the collection, FORD
I have written each adexinistration
LIBRARY
and have been favoredwith this request.
S
I.
LaSalle National Bank
LASALLE BANK BUILDING . 135 SOUTH LASALLE STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60690
MUNICIPAL BOND DEPARTMENT
312/443-2700
I can appreciate the time pactor Y
Act months before time is available
even of this request.,Should take
d will be more then happy to wait-
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly Yours.
William Crawbrd
FORD is LIBRARY 0708
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHARLES LEPPERT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Congressional Wives Cook Book
In view of the charitable nature of the Congressional Wives
Club and the past association of the President and the
First Lady with this organization, I see no problem in the
President's autographing the recipe submitted by Mrs. Ford
for inclusion in the 1976 edition of the club's cook book.
Since this is Mrs. Ford's recipe, it would make more sense
if she autographed the recipe.
If you have additional questions in this regard, please don't
hesitate to contact me.
cc: Nancy Ruwe
VORD
RED TAG
THE WHITE HOUSE
Policy
WASHINGTON
Autsgraph
July 23, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
THRU:
JACK MARSH
MAX FRIEDERSDORF M V
VERN LOEN VL
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CoLg
1976 Edition of Congressional Wives
Cook Book
The Congressional Wives Club is planning a 1976 edition of their cook book
for purchase in February or March 1976. When Mrs. Ford was an active
member of the Club she submitted the attached recipe entitled, "Liver
Deluxe", as one of President Ford's favorite dishes.
For the 1976 edition, the Club is asking if the President will sign the attached
recipe which the Club will then reproduce and include in each copy of the
1976 edition. Can the President do this for the Congressional Wives Club
which is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization? The Congressional Wives
Club Cook Book is sold only through the Club itself and the House of Repre-
sentatives Stationery Room.
cc: Nancy Ruwe
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
LIVER DELUXE
1 lb. liver, sliced thin
1 large onion, sliced thin
2 cups brown gravy
8 pcs. bacon, fried crisp
sprinkle of parsley
1/2 cup flour
dash of salt, pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
Melt butter in skillet and saute onion. Dredge slices of liver in
flour and brown each side. Pour gravy on liver and season with
parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2 minutes. and
arrange on a serving platter. Place bacon on top of liver.
Serves 4.
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Submitted
9/29
Pres
Autogriph
Request: Autographed picture by the Pres.
By:
Philip Buchen
To:
Mr. K. William 0' Connor
Retiring former Deputy Assistant
and Special Counsel for Intell.
Coordination, Dept. of Justice
Inscription:
"To Bill O'Connor,
With best wishes and deep
appreciation for your outstanding
service at the Department of
Justice. Jerry Ford"
Please
deliver to: Philip W. Buchen, West Wing
QERALD FORD LIBRARY
for
August 4, 1975
Dear Leon:
Your letter requesting the President's
signature on the photograph you sent
has been received.
I am pleased to pass it on to the President.
Although it maybe some time before he can
get to the signing, I believe he would be
glad to respond.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
Judge
United States District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
5000 United States Courthouse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
FORD is LIBRARY OERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
Prev
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1975
Dear Ms. Bailey:
On behalf of the President, thank you very much for your recent
letter concerning your forthcoming book.
Regarding your request to use a photograph of the President
and yourself on the back cover of the book, once White House
photographs have been released they are generally considered
to be in the public domain and thus are available for appropriate
use without special approval by the White House. However, I
trust you will understand that the President cannot take any
action which could be construed as an endorsement of a
particular commercial product or endeavor. I am sure that
any such photographs will be used accordingly.
With the President's best wishes for your success,
Sincerely,
Telep Buchen Philip W. Buchen Buchen
Counsel to the President
Ms. Pearl Bailey
Pearl Bailey Production Corp.
P. O. Box 52
Northridge, California 91324
FORD is LIBRARY 07V830
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
fre, autographs
September 20, 1975
Dear Mr. Hodges:
Congressman Joe Waggoner has brought to my attention your
request for the President's autograph for a fundraising auction,
the proceeds from which will be used to support migratory
breeding ground protection and improvements in Canada.
I regret I must advise you there is an established policy that
the President's name not be lent to fundraising endeavors,
regardless of how worthy their cause may be. The number of
requests of this nature is so great that, as a matter of fairness,
we must decline them all. I trust you understand the need for
this policy.
On behalf of the President, I would like to extend his best wishes
for the success of these efforts to protect our wildlife.
With kind regards.
Sincerely,
Thily Bucher Philip W. Bucher Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. A. J. Hodges, III
Chairman, Shreveport Area
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
P. O. Box 927
Shreveport, Louisiana 71163
Enclosures
GERALD FOND LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
Pres. autograph
WASHINGTON
October 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
BARRY ROTH for
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Pete Secchia Suggestion
Even though all profits would go to the Heart Fund, the attached
request from Pete Secchia involves the President in a fund raising
and commercial role which we would ordinarily reject.
On the other hand, the President's likeness is in the public domain
as are any public statements he has made. I suggest that you or
Mildred call Mr. Secchia and advise him that he is free to use the
President's picture and any public statements he has made without
special authorization from the White House, as long as there is no
implication that the President has endorsed or in any way supported
this project.
However, it is not possible for the President to sign the placemat.
Ideally, the reference to Gordon Food Service would also be removed.
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS
Press
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20001
CHAMBERS OF
October 22, 1975
JUDGE JULIA COOPER MACK
Mr. Philip Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Buchen:
I interrupt my period of adjustment, as the newest
Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of
Appeals, to thank you for your attendance at my investiture
in September of this year. I want the President, and you,
to know that such thoughtfulness has set the stage for
what is proving to be, for me, a fulfilling experience.
Although I neglected to mention this at the ceremony,
I would like very much to have a photograph to exhibit
along with my Presidential Commission which is hanging now
in my Chambers. This display would be singularly meaning-
ful to me since I believe I am the first judge to sit under
the provisions of the District Self-Government and Govern-
mental Reorganization Act.
I am committed to justifying the confidence placed in
me.
Sincerely,
Cooper Mack
Associate Judge
FORD & LIBRARY 076833
The Matthews Group, Inc.
1911 Fort Myer Drive
Suite 902
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Telephone (703) 525-5765
November 2, 1975
Dear Phil:
I should appreciate it very much
it you could do a From for me and
ASK The President to auto graph 2
photograph for me. I would so
enjoy having it in my office.
My Middle EAST businer in
going excremoly well. Leavid, tonight
to open our (AIRO office. I
An ANXIOUS to see you and
brief you on our Acaivities.
Warmest regards.
FORD is LIBRARY 078830
Card given 11/7 to
SINCINE
mildred
Due
President
antograph
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 3, 1975
Dear Trudy:
Much to my regret, I cannot honor your
request to receive an autograph of the
President even though it is for the worthy
purpose of a charity auction.
Because of the constant requests of this
type, it is necessary for us to apply a
common policy to decline such requests.
If these are of any value to you, I enclose
cards with my signature and Bill Seidman's.
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Ms. Trudy Huebner
720 Oakdale Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Enclosures
FORD is LIBRARY OFRALD
President
Antographs
October 27
Dear Phili
I've asked for some
strong things from you in the
part - but this is y a blenger!
& local group is raising funds
for herety by auctioning off
have Fliming, Canham,
autographs of celebrities (I
Esch etc, for example)
Naturally, g have saved
all of Jerry's notes to me but
letters. I dread chapping up these
On blank just of
pager, could d have
yours, Bill's and Jerry' ?
22 be forever grateful
Cordially,
will understand if a'm impossible.
Trudy
FORD is LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
prangh
December 4, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ELISKA HASEK
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN T.W.B.
I have received a carbon copy of Mildred Leonard's
reply of December 1 to Mr. Lanigan.
For your information, I enclose a copy of an
earlier memo to Jim Connor from me which
refers to the incoming correspondence from
Mr. Lanigan.
Attachments
FORD is OFRALD LIBRARY
December 1, 1975
Dear Mr. Lanigan,
It is a pleasure to have your recent letter. Naturally, I an glad to know
of your complete understanding of the need to use the autopen signature here
at the White House, and I an pleased to know that you believe "the Ford policy
of honesty even in this small matter reflects well on the man hinself."
I regret that I an unable to assist you in obtaining copies of all the auto-
pen signatures used by the President and Mrs. Ford. Unfortunately the signing
machines are not in my area of responsibility.
May I suggest that you direct your request to Ms. Eliska Hasek, of the cor-
respondence section in the White House. Ms. Basek has been in that department
through several administrations and I'm sure she will be as helpful as possible.
In the event however, that she cannot comply with your request, I an sure she
will provide you with a reasonable explanation.
Thank you again for your gracious understanding of our difficulties.
With best regards.
Sincerely,
(Miss) Mildred Leonard
Personal Assistant to
the President
Mr. W. Neale Lanigan, 3r.
Post Office Box 133
Fairview Village, Pennsylvania 19409
ML:km
cc: Mr. Robert H. Hartmann
Ms. Eliska Hasek
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Mr. Philip Buchen
Dr. James Connor
Mr. Paul Theis
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 20, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN P.
In response to the attached, I would prefer to
assume that dealers in autographs are able to
discriminate signatures. between autopenned and personal
I think it poses an unnecessary burden on the
White House to provide the type of assistance
sought by this autograph dealer.
Also, it is possible that if we furnish a
complete set of autopenned signatures, the
document containing such signatures may
itself come to have a value and could
possibly be reprinted in some publication.
Attachment
BERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Phil Buchen -
Would appreciate your comments on
the attached matter.
Jim Connor
11/19/75
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 18, 1975
Dear Mr. Lanigan,
It is a pleasure to have your recent letter. Naturally, I am
glad to know of your complete understanding of the need to use
the autopen signature here at the White House, and I am pleased
to know that you believe "the Ford policy of honesty even in this
small matter reflects well on the man himself."
I trust that the following autopen signatures will be helpful to
you in serving your customers:
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
(Miss) Mildred Leonard
Personal Assistant to
the President
Mr. W. Neale Lanigan, Jr.
Post Office Box 133
Fairview Village, Pennsylvania 19409
GERALD R. FORD
W. NEALE LANIGAN. JR.
Oct. 22, 1975
Autographs
DELL RD., P.O. BOX 133
FAIRVIEW VILLAGE, PA. 19409
(215) 584-4023
Dear Miss Leonard,
First of all let me congratulate the Ford White House
for its honesty concerning autopen signatures of the Presi-
dent. As a dealer I have never objected to the use of the
autopen by any extremely busy executive, but rather I have
always objected to the dishonesty of previous administrations
concerning the machine. The Ford policy of honesty even in
this small matter reflects well on the man himself. He will
certainly get my vote next year.
would it be possible for me to have copies of all the
autopen signatures used by Mr. and Mrs. Ford? I have to be
on guard for these for the protection of my customers, and
I don't believe I have more than one autopen pattern, and
that a very early one. I would certainly appreciate any
help you can give me in this matter.
Thank you so much for your kind attention.
Cordially,
Manigary
LIBRARY GERALD FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
Prestozingh
WASHINGTON
1 3 1
March 2, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
T.
I call to your attention a minor international
crisis.
It appears that Dr. Mildred Scheel, wife of the
President of the Federal Republic of Germany,
requested the help of Wendi von Staden, wife of
the Ambassador to the U. S. from the Federal
Republic, to obtain a personal autograph of
the President and of Secretary Kissinger.
She wrote to Henry Catto (copy attached) and
was assured there would be no difficulty. More
recently, Henry has advised Mrs. von Staden that
he cannot obtain the President's autograph; and it
has been our policy not to bother the President
with requests of this type which come in frequently
from domestic organizations. While we do furnish
autopenned signatures liberally, we advise the
recipients that the President's name has been
inscribed by an autopen and that, therefore, it
probably has little value for auction purposes.
Although the signature is sought on a savings booklet,
Mrs. von Staden said that a signature on a piece of
White House stationery would suffice. If you think
this is important enough to oblige Dr. Scheel, I
suggest getting the President's personal signature on
a piece of his stationery the next time you are
meeting with him.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Pres.
WASHINGTON
(see Bicene
March 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL KENDALL
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.
Kindly followup on the attached letter to you
from Senator Hugh Scott which requests that
you arrange with his Special Assistant,
Rita Ann Pfeiffer, to have the President's
signed authorization (which is also attached)
hand delivered to the Senator's office.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 12, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHILIP BUCHEN
FROM:
JAMES E. CONNOR JE 6
SUBJECT:
City of Philadelphia Bicentennial
Day Declaration
The President reviewed your memorandum of March 4 on the
above subject and signed the attached authorization to permit
his signature to be used on Philadelphia's Bicentennial Day
Declaration.
cc: Dick Cheney
Text of The Official Bicentennial Declaration of the People of the United
States of America:
"On the occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the United
States of America, we the undersigned do proudly reaffirm our dedi-
cation to the principles of Liberty, Justice and Freedom which led
our forefathers to proclaim our nation's Independence two hundred
years ago, on this day and in this place.
It is our unshakable belief that these principles, applied to
the affairs of each generation by a Government which recognizes
that it does indeed derive its just powers from the consent of the
governed, will continue to secure our rights of Life, Liberty and
the Pursuit of Happiness in the centuries to come as it has in the
two centuries gone by."
July 4, 1776 - July 4, 1976
Independence Hall, Philadelphia
I hereby authorize a facsimile of my signature to appear on the Bicentennial
Day Declaration.
Herald R. Ford
Signature:
Pre
and
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 14, 1976
Dear Reverend Randall:
Although you requested to have the President's
signature on the notes of your sermon delivered
on August 11, 1974, I do not believe it would be
appropriate to add his signature to what is
your own personal document rather than a
published text. Therefore, I am returning
your notes. I am happy, however, to send you
the enclosed autographed photograph of the
President which I hope you will enjoy having.
I am delighted to learn of your meeting with
my good friend, Paul Goebel, and to learn of
your friendship with my former partner,
Fritz Hunting.
I send my very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Thily W. Buchen
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Reverend C. Corydon Randall
The Episcopal Church of Fort Wayne
611 West Berry Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Enclosures
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May 14, 1976
Dear Mr. Vernon:
As you requested when we were in Detroit,
I am sending on to you a special photograph
of the President.
I very much enjoyed your remarks at the
dinner and I am only sorry that we did
not have more of an opportunity to visit.
Very best regards.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Jackie Vernon
413 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90036
Enclosure
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Pres
WASHINGTON
auto.
May 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ANNE SHIRLEY KAMSTRA KEY
FROM:
Mr. Jackie Vernon, a noted comedian, has requested
an autographed picture of the President.
Mr. Buchen would appreciate your supplying him
with a picture and sending it to him (Buchen's
Office) for transmittal.
Thanks.
VERNON, Jackie
413 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90036
Counsel's Office 5/4/76
Inscription: To Jackie Vernon,
With best wishes
Requested by: Philip W. Buchen
GERALD
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Pres
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BARRY ROTH
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.
I think I would delete from Anne Kamstra's list
U. S. currency.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Page 2
To Barry Roth/Office of Mr. Phil Buchen
From Anne Kamstra/Office of Miss Mildred Leonard mL
June 24, 1976
What we don't sign..
Pictures and articles which people send in about themselves and have no
connection with the President.
Blank sheets of paper and index cards.
Postal covers and stamps without permission from the owner
Certificates and Awards which have the signature of the President on it.
"UP CLOSE" by Bud Vestal
"THE MAN WHO PARDONED NIXON" by Clark Mollenhof
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
To: Barry Roth/Office of Mr. Phil Buchen
From: Anne Kamstra/Office of Miss Mildred Leonard mL
June 24, 1976
What we sign
Presidential Portrait
Pictures of the President with others --- taken by the White House
photographer or by an individual
White House engravings --- mostly for auctions (recipients are told they are
autopenned)
Newspaper pictures of the President
Magazine covers of pictures of the President (Time, Newsweek, etc.)
Copies of the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights
Tickets, programs, bulletins, nametags...where the President was in attendance
Posters, charts, campaign stickers which have the President's picture on it.
U.S. currency
Books about the President, White House, etc.
School Yearbooks, where he attended or spoke
Masonic Passports
Legislative bills, Public Laws, Committee Reports, for Congressman
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Thursday 7/15/76
Currency
4:10
Mildred Leonard wanted you to know that she's
not upset with you -- but with Eliska!
GERALD LISEARY ? FORD
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 15, 1976
FOR:
Mr. Philip Buchen
Mrs. Gwen Anderson
Barry Roth
Anne Kamstra
FROM:
Mildred Leonard
SUBJECT:
Autographing of Currency
Please see below copy of my note to the President and his reply to me.
Mr. President:
May I have a ruling from you regarding whether or
not we should autopen U. S. currency.
In July of 1975 I asked Mr. Buchen if it was
against the law and received a memo from him saying
it was not and therefore we might do it. However,
the individual who has charge of the autopen has
never been convinced and she has finally persuaded
Mr. Buchen to change his mind.
So now, after sending out countless dollar and
two-dollar bills autopenned, we are told to dis-
continue doing SO. We have fifty dollars which
has been sent in and we have been holding them
because of this latest ruling by Mr. Buchen. He
now says "it isn't a question of law but a question
of policy."
To me, it will be embarrassing to return two-dollar
bills to individuals whose neighbors have had
theirs signed and tell them now that "it is not
White House policy."
M/since MD law in Matel
& want bills to be signed. 2 do FORD
it personally when ashed As the policy
LIBRARY
is to Sign
Presedent
THE WHITE HOUSE
autograph
WASHINGTON
Policy
July 22, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ELISKA HASEK
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Autographing of Currency
Autographing of currency by the President does not raise a
legal problem. 18 U.S.C. 333 prohibits the mutilation,
defacement or disfiguration of currency with "the intent to
render such bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of
debt, unfit to be reissued " The Secret Service legal
counsel has confirmed that neither this nor any other
statute prohibits the autographing of currency. The same
is true with respect to savings bonds.
In terms of whether this practice is appropriate, it is my
understanding that while a member of Congress, the President
adopted a policy to autograph currency. Additionally, the
attached bills indicate that the Secretary of the Treasury
and the Treasurer of the United States apparently feel that
this is not a problem. While I agree with you that we
should not encourage cash to be sent to the White House,
we do not assume the risk when people send it through the
mails. In terms of the risk, it is unlikely that people
will send in bills of large denominations. Finally, I see
no difference between using the autopen on a dollar bill
or a picture.
While I appreciate your concerns, I, therefore, defer to
Mildred Leonard as to what policy the President wishes to
adopt in this area.
GERALD FORD LIBRAST
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1975
Phil,
Just as the attached memo was being
sent out to you this morning, this
$200 savings bond was sent over
from Anne Kamstra's office.
we
Eliska Hasek
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 15, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUCHEN
Phil, to my knowledge paper money sent to
the White House in previous administrations
for autographing by the President has always
been returned to the sender with a note that
it is not appropriate for the President to do
this.
I note that the attached memo from Mildred
says that your office has informed her that
it is absolutely not illegal. My question to
you is whether it is appropriate. There are
many requests of this type. So far the number
has been somewhat kept down because the re-
sponse has always been negative. If we start
doing this, however, many individuals will
start sending in not just one dollar bills, but
bills of higher denomination. We risk problems
of lost or misplaced money, complaints by peo-
ple that the signature is not real, etc. I think
that, before the long-standing policy we have
followed is reversed, we should think about
some of these potential problems and see if it
is really worth it. Couldn't we instead return
the money and send them an autographed photo ?
E
Eliska Hasek
Atts.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
To Eliska Hasek
From Anne Kamstra
July 14, 1975
Please autograph the enclosed dollar bills.
-- per Mildred Leona rd and Phil Buchen
Thank you
Anne
GERAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO: Anne
FROM:
MILDRED LEONARD
FOR: Information
Appropriate Handling
Anne - please have these autographed. I
have checked with Mr. Buchen's office and
I am told that it is absolutely not illegal,
and whether or not it was former White House
policy doesn't make any difference.
DATE: 7/11/75
Please autopen for John T. Vivian
THE UNITED STATES OFAMERICA
THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER
GEBRED FO
FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
E 60775156 B
WASHINGTON,D.C.
G. 5
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5
TREASUR THE 1787
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Serviary, Eft Treasie
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Please autopen for:
(
la ence E. Ziegler, Jr.
EFEDERALRESERVENUTE
THE UNITED STATES OFAMERICA
THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER
FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
E 25390477 B
WASHINGTON,D.C.
F3 5
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the United States
beaury.
DNEDOLAR
Please autograph this bond for: Catherine D. Bellinger.
We have routed it through the Legal Office and they say there is
nothing illegal about signing a Savings Bond.
LIBRARY GERALD : FORD
UNITED SAVINESHOND
200
THE UNITED STATES OPAMERICA
200
AT THE ORIGINAL MATURITY HEREOF WILL PAY
TWO HUND ROAD DOLLARS
ISSUE DATE
1776 BICENTENNIAL 976
WHICH IS THE FIRST DAY OF
To
CATHERINE O. BELLINGER
JUNE 1975
OR
(MONTH)
(YEAR)
CRISTIAN M. BELLINGER
FIRST STATE
P.O. BOX 1113
BANK
AGENT'S
GALLUP, NEW MEXICO 87301
DATING STAMP
JUN 20 1975
THIS BOND ISSUED UNDER AUTHORITY OF BOND ACT AS AMENDED AND IS SUB-
JECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED
IT WILL BE VALID ONLY IF DULY IN-
DELAWARE
SCRIBED AND DATED. AND DELIVERED BY AM
GALLUP, NEW MEX.
SERIESE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON
COLLOWING Weef RECEIPTION PAYMENT THEREFOR
President
Entographs
Newport got into a tizzy when It
learned who Louis de Vautourneaux
really was. The slènder, well-dressed
17-year-old French lad kept his true
identity a secret until his American
hosts Bruce and Joy Sundlun took
him a week ago Saturday from the
Dunes Club at Narragansett to see
Newport. That's when Diane Brown,
French wife of Captain Nicholas
Brown, glimpsed him and called him
by his right name - Louis Giscard
d'Estaing. Janet Auchincloss invited
him over to Hammersmith Farm
that afternoon and dinner invitations
began to pour in.
It all came about when French
Ambassador Jacques Kosciusko-
Morizet called Bruce and told him the
French president's son wanted to
come to America for a month, was
crazy about racehorses. wanted to
work in a bank and see something of
the U.S. The Sundiuns invited him to
their Salamander farm at The
Plains, Va. and he worked with race-
horses at Paul Fout's nearby place,
going to Delaware Park with Paul
Fout and Virginia Guest van Alen.
After seeing the Democratic conven-
tion - and attending the VIP Ladies
breakfast at Bloomingdalé's with Joy
Sundlun - he went to Montreal to see
the Oiympics and stayed with Tracy
Sundlun who was coaching the track
and field team from Antigua. On a
visitor's visa he worked for free at a
Rhode Island bank for two weeks,
flying back home last Tuesday. He
just missed pulling the whole thing
off.
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
d' Estaing,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 18, 1976
Dear Louis:
It gives me much pleasure to send you
the enclosed photograph taken when you
visited the White House and had a meeting
with President Ford in the Oval Office.
Mrs. Buchen and I trust you thoroughly
enjoyed your entire visit to our country.
We were most delighted to meet you while
you were here and were only sorry that
illness in the Sundlun family prevented
your return for an evening with us at
the Kennedy Center.
Very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Raly Buchen Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Louis Giscard d'Estaing
c/o The Embassy of France
2535 Belmont Road, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20008
Enclosure
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
Sundlin,
THE WHITE HOUSE
Bruce
WASHIPNGTON
August 7, 1976
Dear Bruce:
Enclosed is a photograph taken on the occasion
of our gathering in the Oval Office when Louis
was here. I have another print which will be
sent to Louis as soon as it is inscribed from
the President, but I assume we will have to
send it to him in France.
I am very sorry about your father's illness. I
know the situation must be very trying for you
as well, and my heartfelt sympathy is with you.
Very warmest regards.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Bruce G. Sundlun
Sundlun, Tirana & Scher
Watergate 600 Building
Suite 715
Washington, D. C. 20037
Enclosure
LIGHARY GERALD R. FORD
With my very best wishcs, Merald R. Ford
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To Louis Giscard d' Estaing
:
Il
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d 'Estaing, Louis Giscard
Son of the French President
Philip W. Buchen 8/7/76 (Please return to us)
Inscription: To Louis Giscard d'Estaing
with my very best wishes
(Mr. Buchen would like the
President to personally sign)
Meth
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Rad
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 23, 1976
TO:
Mr. Dan Spaulding
White House Frame Shop
Room 49 EOB
FROM: Eva Daughtrey boa
Mr. Buchen would like to have the
attached photo matted so he can take
it in to the President for an autograph.
We would greatly appreciate it if it
could be expedited as Mr. Buchen
needs it as soon as possible.
Thank you.
GERALD R. FORD
1)
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 1976
Ellen Jones from Presidential Records called re a copy
of the briefing paper prepared for the President who
met with a guest from France last Friday.
Attached is a copy. Do you want to release the
attached as is?
Yes for diary me.
Ellen X 7030
Rm. 168
7/22
Copy sent.
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FORM OF
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
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DOCUMENT
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(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
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Lunsh r Tour
7/16/76
Thursday 7/15/76
11:45
3:10 Mr. Buchen said he will have a guest tomorrow --
Luis de Vautourneaux. Bruce Sundlun is being his
American host.
Mr. Buchen has arranged with Mike Farrell to provide
him with a tour about 1:45 p.m. Friday 7/16.
He has arranged with Terry O'Donnell to have him
meet the President immediately following the President's
greeting of the interns. The meeting with Vautourneaux
will be in one of the rooms at the Mansion.
Vautourneaux will arrive around noon. He will be with
Bruce Sundlun or Joy. I'm to bring him into the
West Lobby and up to our office.
Mr. Buchen will
be back shortly from his speech.
((((Mr. Buchen advises that Bruce and Joy will be coming.
Mrs. Buchen is trying to change her hair appointment. )))
Lunch at 12:30 or 12:45??????
meeting with the President
about 12:45
Mike gave them a tour
LIBRARY CERALD FOND
about 2:00