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This file contains:
Memo from Rose Woods to RN re: memo concerning funeral arrangements (for person unnamed). 1 pg. [Memo], n.d.
Memo from RN(?) to Rose Woods(?) re: memo about funeral arrangements, private papers. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1973
Letter from Whitter Mayor Blake Sanborn to RN apologizing for failing to meet RN on recent visit, lobbying for Whitter as possible site for Nixon Library. 1pg. [Letter], 1/9/1973
Copy of letter from RN to John Nidecker thanking him for birthday poem. 1 pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Draft of letter from RN to John Nidecker thanking him for birthday poem. 1 pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Letter from John Nidecker to RN containing two Biblical verses, birthday poem. 4 pgs total (2 pgs. + front/back covers). Only inside 2pgs. Scanned. [Letter], 1/9/1973
Memo from Rose Woods to RN re: memo about funeral arrangements. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
Copy of letter from RN to Charles McWhorter thanking McWhorter for letter he wrote about an RN term paper. 1pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Charles McWhorter thanking McWhorter for letter he wrote about an RN term paper. 1pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Letter from Charles McWhorter to RN wishing him a happy birthday, quoting passage about peace from 40-year old RN term paper. 1pg. [Letter], 1/1/1973
Copy of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for recent birthday greetings and friendship. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for recent birthday greetings and friendship. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1973
Copy of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for his grace and skill in handling Worship Service at White House the previous day. 2 pgs. [Letter], 1/22/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for his grace and skill in handling Worship Service at White House the previous day. 2 pgs. [Letter], 1/22/1973
Memo from Rose Woods to RN providing transcript of handwritten note given to Woods for RN by Louis (initials LCK) re: RN's Christmas gift to LCK. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/4/1973
Handwritten letter from Louis (initials on stationery "LCK") to RN thanking RN for note, Christmas gift of music box. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/4/1973
Letter explaining, describing "Ju Yi" -- Chinese symbol of good luck. Likely sent from Louis (LCK) to RN as context for gift LCK gave to RN. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
Copy of letter from RN to Edwin Sabol thaking Sabol for RN's birthday party, work Sabol did on film shown at party. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Edwin Sabol thaking Sabol for RN's birthday party, work Sabol did on film shown at party. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
Copy of memo from Rose Woods to PN, cc: Julie re: RN portrait in the National Portrait Gallery. References related letters, memos between Marvin Sadik, Leonard Firestone, Herb Kalmbach, Ehrlichman. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/3/1973
Memo from Rose Woods to PN, cc: Julie re: RN portrait in the National Portrait Gallery. References related letters, memos between Marvin Sadik, Leonard Firestone, Herb Kalmbach, Ehrlichman. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/3/1973
Memo from "M" to Rose Woods re: telephone call from "Loie" concerning Rockwell portrait, Foundation Meeting, Site Selection report, Ross Perot. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/4/1973
Handwritten note on torn half sheet of paper, sender and recipient unknown, containing name and address of Edwin M. Sabol. 1 pg. [Memo], n.d.
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This file contains:
Memo from Rose Woods to RN re: memo concerning funeral arrangements (for person unnamed). 1 pg. [Memo], n.d.
Memo from RN(?) to Rose Woods(?) re: memo about funeral arrangements, private papers. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/11/1973
Letter from Whitter Mayor Blake Sanborn to RN apologizing for failing to meet RN on recent visit, lobbying for Whitter as possible site for Nixon Library. 1pg. [Letter], 1/9/1973
Copy of letter from RN to John Nidecker thanking him for birthday poem. 1 pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Draft of letter from RN to John Nidecker thanking him for birthday poem. 1 pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Letter from John Nidecker to RN containing two Biblical verses, birthday poem. 4 pgs total (2 pgs. + front/back covers). Only inside 2pgs. Scanned. [Letter], 1/9/1973
Memo from Rose Woods to RN re: memo about funeral arrangements. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
Copy of letter from RN to Charles McWhorter thanking McWhorter for letter he wrote about an RN term paper. 1pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Charles McWhorter thanking McWhorter for letter he wrote about an RN term paper. 1pg. [Letter], 3/12/1973
Letter from Charles McWhorter to RN wishing him a happy birthday, quoting passage about peace from 40-year old RN term paper. 1pg. [Letter], 1/1/1973
Copy of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for recent birthday greetings and friendship. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for recent birthday greetings and friendship. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1973
Copy of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for his grace and skill in handling Worship Service at White House the previous day. 2 pgs. [Letter], 1/22/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Billy Graham thanking Graham for his grace and skill in handling Worship Service at White House the previous day. 2 pgs. [Letter], 1/22/1973
Memo from Rose Woods to RN providing transcript of handwritten note given to Woods for RN by Louis (initials LCK) re: RN's Christmas gift to LCK. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/4/1973
Handwritten letter from Louis (initials on stationery "LCK") to RN thanking RN for note, Christmas gift of music box. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/4/1973
Letter explaining, describing "Ju Yi" -- Chinese symbol of good luck. Likely sent from Louis (LCK) to RN as context for gift LCK gave to RN. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
Copy of letter from RN to Edwin Sabol thaking Sabol for RN's birthday party, work Sabol did on film shown at party. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1973
Draft of letter from RN to Edwin Sabol thaking Sabol for RN's birthday party, work Sabol did on film shown at party. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
Copy of memo from Rose Woods to PN, cc: Julie re: RN portrait in the National Portrait Gallery. References related letters, memos between Marvin Sadik, Leonard Firestone, Herb Kalmbach, Ehrlichman. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/3/1973
Memo from Rose Woods to PN, cc: Julie re: RN portrait in the National Portrait Gallery. References related letters, memos between Marvin Sadik, Leonard Firestone, Herb Kalmbach, Ehrlichman. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/3/1973
Memo from "M" to Rose Woods re: telephone call from "Loie" concerning Rockwell portrait, Foundation Meeting, Site Selection report, Ross Perot. 1 pg. [Memo], 1/4/1973
Handwritten note on torn half sheet of paper, sender and recipient unknown, containing name and address of Edwin M. Sabol. 1 pg. [Memo], n.d.
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Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
3
13
n.d.
Memo
Memo from Rose Woods to RN re: memo
concerning funeral arrangements (for person
unnamed). 1 pg.
3
13
01/11/1973
Memo
Memo from RN(?) to Rose Woods(?) re:
memo about funeral arrangements, private
papers. 1 pg.
3
13
01/09/1973
Letter
Letter from Whitter Mayor Blake Sanborn to
RN apologizing for failing to meet RN on
recent visit, lobbying for Whitter as possible
site for Nixon Library. 1pg.
3
13
03/12/1973
Letter
Copy of letter from RN to John Nidecker
thanking him for birthday poem. 1 pg.
3
13
03/12/1973
Letter
Draft of letter from RN to John Nidecker
thanking him for birthday poem. 1 pg.
3
13
01/09/1973
Letter
Letter from John Nidecker to RN containing
two Biblical verses, birthday poem. 4 pgs
total (2 pgs. + front/back covers). Only
inside 2pgs. Scanned.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Page 1 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
3
13
n.d.
Letter
Memo from Rose Woods to RN re: memo
about funeral arrangements. 1 pg.
3
13
03/12/1973
Letter
Copy of letter from RN to Charles
McWhorter thanking McWhorter for letter
he wrote about an RN term paper. 1pg.
3
13
03/12/1973
Letter
Draft of letter from RN to Charles
McWhorter thanking McWhorter for letter
he wrote about an RN term paper. 1pg.
3
13
01/01/1973
Letter
Letter from Charles McWhorter to RN
wishing him a happy birthday, quoting
passage about peace from 40-year old RN
term paper. 1pg.
3
13
01/10/1973
Letter
Copy of letter from RN to Billy Graham
thanking Graham for recent birthday
greetings and friendship. 1 pg.
3
13
01/10/1973
Letter
Draft of letter from RN to Billy Graham
thanking Graham for recent birthday
greetings and friendship. 1 pg.
3
13
01/22/1973
Letter
Copy of letter from RN to Billy Graham
thanking Graham for his grace and skill in
handling Worship Service at White House
the previous day. 2 pgs.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Page 2 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
3
13
01/22/1973
Letter
Draft of letter from RN to Billy Graham
thanking Graham for his grace and skill in
handling Worship Service at White House
the previous day. 2 pgs.
3
13
01/04/1973
Memo
Memo from Rose Woods to RN providing
transcript of handwritten note given to
Woods for RN by Louis (initials LCK) re:
RN's Christmas gift to LCK. 1 pg.
3
13
01/04/1973
Letter
Handwritten letter from Louis (initials on
stationery "LCK") to RN thanking RN for
note, Christmas gift of music box. 1 pg.
3
13
n.d.
Letter
Letter explaining, describing "Ju Yi" --
Chinese symbol of good luck. Likely sent
from Louis (LCK) to RN as context for gift
LCK gave to RN. 1 pg.
3
13
01/10/1973
Letter
Copy of letter from RN to Edwin Sabol
thaking Sabol for RN's birthday party, work
Sabol did on film shown at party. 1 pg.
3
13
n.d.
Letter
Draft of letter from RN to Edwin Sabol
thaking Sabol for RN's birthday party, work
Sabol did on film shown at party. 1 pg.
3
13
01/03/1973
Memo
Copy of memo from Rose Woods to PN, cc:
Julie re: RN portrait in the National Portrait
Gallery. References related letters, memos
between Marvin Sadik, Leonard Firestone,
Herb Kalmbach, Ehrlichman. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Page 3 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
3
13
01/03/1973
Memo
Memo from Rose Woods to PN, cc: Julie re:
RN portrait in the National Portrait Gallery.
References related letters, memos between
Marvin Sadik, Leonard Firestone, Herb
Kalmbach, Ehrlichman. 1 pg.
3
13
01/04/1973
Memo
Memo from "M" to Rose Woods re:
telephone call from "Loie" concerning
Rockwell portrait, Foundation Meeting, Site
Selection report, Ross Perot. 1 pg.
3
13
n.d.
Memo
Handwritten note on torn half sheet of paper,
sender and recipient unknown, containing
name and address of Edwin M. Sabol. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Page 4 of 4
MR. PRESIDENT:
As you requested, the memorandum concerning funeral
arrangements is in the middle drawer of your desk in the
EOB office.
rmwoods
1/11/73
RN:rmw
"Get out the memorandum re funeral arrangements - I want
to look it over. "
"Private papers -- I have decided to leave those in for their
financial value but for their ediitorial judgment to Julie.
Because of the family things in my private papers (tapes, etc.)
she is the only one whose judgment I would trust.
File RN personal
698-2551
City
of
WHITTIER
WHITTIER CIVIC CENTER
13230 EAST PENN STREET
WHITTIER. CALIFORNIA 90602
January 9, 1973
President Richard M. Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20000
Dear Mr President:
I certainly regret missing the opportunity to meet with you
on Tuesday, December 12th, following the presentation of the
congratulatory message of the citizens of Whittier to Mrs. Nixon.
I wanted to take the opportunity to convey to you the strong
desire of our citizens to have the Richard M. Nixon Library
located in your home town. The hilltop site offered by the City
of Whittier for this facility not only provides a beautiful
setting, but is feasible from an engineering standpoint as
determined by Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall, in cooperation
with Mr. William H. Harrison.
We are somewhat concerned by the enclosed newspaper article
indicating that the site for this Library has been selected. It
is our hope this is not accurate and that the Foundation give
consideration to the feasibility report pertaining to the Whittier
site.
We feel Whittier is the most desirable site for your Library, how-
ever, we will wholeheartedly support whatever decision you make in
this regard.
Respectfully BaPham submitted,
BLAKE P. SANBORN
Mayor
Encl.
RECEIVED
JAN 13 1843
[WARNER LAMBERT
VE 60th sill,
March 12, 1973
Dear John:
This note is a bit delayed but my personal
correspondence, as you can well understand,
often piles up.
I want you to know how much I appreciated
your birthday poem. It obviously came
from the heart and it is that kind of devoted
loyalty that has meant so much to me through
the years.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
The Honorable John Nidecker
Deputy Special Assistant
to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
RNDictated, RMW:MA:mcp
RN Tpe 3/12/73
John Nidecker
Dear John
This note is a bit delayed but my personal correspondence,
as you can well understand, often piles up.
I want you to know how much I appreciated your birthday
poem. It obviously came from the heart and it is that kind of
devoted loyalty that has meant so much to me through the years.
With very every good wish
/
Hon John Nideches
Deputy Special assistant
to the President
The shate House
Mashington, he. C,
January 9, 1973
Dear Mr. President:
And he shall judge among many people and rebuke
strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their
swords into plowshares, and their spears into
pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up a sword
against nation, neither shall they learn war any
more.
Micah 4:3
And he shall stand and feed in the strength of
the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord
his God: and they shall abide: for now shall
he be great unto the ends of the earth.
And this man shall be the Peace.
Micah 5:4-5a
As of old, the prophet Micah named
a man who yet unborn,
Would come to lead the earth
in greatness though, at times,
he suffered scorn.
From thence, across the span of ages
no such man was
recognized,
Now at this long time you're here, sir
the prophecy is realized.
-2-
In the words that Micah wrote
us, long ago in that
strange place,
Was the telling of your stature
was the telling of your grace.
So I greet you on your Birthday
wishing joys that shall not cease,
May God in His great wisdom bless you,
Richard Nixon, man of peace.
John John E. Nidecker
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
March 12, 1973
Dear Charlie:
You have already received a reply to your
very thoughtful letter of January fourth but
I did not want this opportunity to pass without
adding an additional personal note.
When I wrote that term paper so many years
ago I had no idea that 40 years later someone
might think it worthy of comment.
As we go through life we sometimes lose the
vision which burns brightest in most of us
when we are very young.
It is good to be reminded of that vision as
you did so thoughtfully in your letter.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Mr. Charles K. McWhorter
195 Broadway
New York, New York 10007
RNDictated:RMW:MA:mcp
RN Tape 3/12/73
-Charlies-M- - Charlie McWhorter
Dear Charlie
You have already received a reply to your very thoughtful
letter of January 4 but I wanted to did not want this opportunity
to pass without adding an additional personal note.
When I wrote that term paper so many years ago I did-not---
realize-that- - had no idea that 40 years later someone might think
it worthy of comment.
As we go through life we sometimes lose the vision which
burns brightest in most of us when we are very young. -It-is good-
to be reminded-of -
It is good to be reminded of that vision as you did so
thoughtfully in your letter.
nich best wishes, Sincerely,
FYI - A reply is being prepared
Charles K. McWhorter
195 Broadway
New York, N.Y. 10007
Phone (212) 393-4459
January 4, 1973
Hon. Richard M. Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
The occasion of your 60th birthday is a memorable
event for many reasons. For those of us who have been
privileged to observe first hand your dedication and commit-
ment, it provides a special measure of pleasure and satisfaction.
Nearly 40 years ago a young man at Whittier College
wrote as follows:
"I vision a world in which there are no walls
between nations, no racial hatreds, no armaments;
I see a world in which each nation produces the
best it can in the field of economics, art, music,
etc.; I see a world where men and women of all
nationalities, travel together, eat together, even
live together. I see a world which cooperates,
which strives upward to the final, highest values
of life.
I realize my picture is idealistic; that it is a
'Utopia'. But I know that what I picture is
practical; it is what the world wants; it is the
concept of the greatest man the world has ever
known. "
I would like to extend to that young man, on whose
principled and highly motivated judgment SO much depends, my
warm good wishes for a Happy Birthday.
As ever,
Charle
Charles K. McWhorter
January 10, 1973
Dear Billy:
Steve Bull relayed to me your birthday greetings
and I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated
your remembering me.
I realize that I am now getting to the age where I
sometimes may not want to be reminded of how
old I am I On the other hand, to hear from a good
friend is one of the greatest dividends a man gets
by having a birthday.
Your friendship and support over the years,
through good times and bad times, has been a
great source of strength for me. I shall look for-
ward to seeing you at the Inauguration.
With warmest regards,
Sincerely,
Reverend Billy Graham
Montreat, North Carolina
RN dictated/ma
RN Tape 1/10/73
Billy Graham
Dear Billy
Steve Bull relayed to me your birhday greetings and
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your remembering me.
I realize that I am now getting to the age where I
sometimes may not want to be reminded of how old I am !
On the other hand, to hear from a good friend is one of the
grakxx greatest divide nds a Iman gets by having a birthday.
Your friendship and support through - over the
years, through good times and bad times has been a great
source of strength for me. I shall look forward to seeing you
at the Inauguration.
With warmest regards,
Sincerely,
January 22, 1973
Dear Billy:
It is always a treat to see a real professional in
action. Perhaps as a religious leader this kind of
characterization is not one that would seem to be
complimentary. But when I saw the way you handled
the Worship Service at the White House yesterday I
told a family group who were gathered together later
that only you could have made the decisions on the
spot which saved what might have been otherwise a
somewhat embarrassing situation.
First, Rabbi Magnin cut in with his remarks before
the Mormon Choir had a chance to sing the Lord's
Prayer. You came back brilliantly afterwards with
your comment to the effect that you wanted to have
more time lapse between his talk and yours. This
gave the audience an opportunity to hear the Choir
sing their two splendid numbers. Otherwise, we
would have missed one. Then when the Rabbi's
talk went a bit longer than was programmed you
proceeded to cut yours down and still made your
points so powerfully that the whole occasion had
continuity, inspiration and cohesion.
As we begin the next four years this gives me an
opportunity to put in writing what I have often said
2
to you personally -- I shall be eternally grateful for
your friendship and your support and your prayers
over the years.
Pat joins me in sending our best wishes to Ruth and
to you,
Sincerely,
The Reverend Billy Graham
Montrest, North Carolina 28757
RNDictated:RMW:mcp
RN Tape - 1/22/73
Billy Graham -- date it the 22nd of January
Dear Billy
It is always great to see a real professional in action.
Perhaps as a religious leader this kind of characterization
is not one that would seem to be complimentary. But when I was the
saw the way you handled the Worship Service at the White House
yesterday I told a family group who were gathered together later tla t
only you could have made decisions on the spot which saved what
might have been otherwise a somewhat embarrassing situation.
First, Rabbi Magnin cut in with his xxxxxxxxxxxxx
remarks before the Mxxxxxxxxxxx Mormon Choir had a chance to sing
the Lord's Prayer. You came back brilliantly afterwards with your
comment to the effect that you wanted to have more time lapse between
his talk and yours. This gave the audience an opportunity to hear the
Choir sing their two splendid numbers. Otherwise, we would have
missed one. Then when the Rabbi's talk went a bit longer than was
programmed you proceeded to cut yours down and stillxmakex made your
points so powerfully that the whole occasion had continuity, inspiration, and
cohesion.
As we begin the next four years this gives me an OCCUSION
opportunity to put in writing what I have often said to you personally --
I shall be eternally grateful for your friendship and your support and
your prayers over the years.
Pat joins me Sincerely, in sending our
RN
best wishes to
Ruth? and to
you,
RN dictated
(Copy of handwritten note)
LCK
gel
January 4, 1973
Dear Mr. President,
Thank you for the unique music box you sent me
for Christmas. It is a lovely gift. Also, I would like
to express my thanks for your note which was more than
generous in expressing your kind sentiments toward me.
May this New Year bring you all your heart
desires.
Sincerely,
/s/
Louis
(He gave this to me (along with the attached background on
the "Roo-E" he gave to you and which you have on the table
behind your desk in the Oval Office) when he was going through
Washington on Friday.)
RmWoods
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Jan. 4.1973.
Dear me. President,
Thank you
for the unique music box
you sent me for chintmas
It is a lovely gift Also,
2 would like to express my
thanks for your note which
was more than generous in
expressing your kind senti-
ments toward me.
may this new year
bring you all your heart
clienes
funcisly
have
"JU YI"
The "Ju Yi" or "Roo-E" ( 20 ) in China is a symbol of
good luck. Literally, the words mean in Chinese your
heart desires" or "to your heart's content¹.
There is no doubt that the original significance of the
"Ju Yi" has been lost long ago, although a bone scepter of
not unsimilar shape, now in the British Museum and attributable
to the Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 B.C.), appears to be connected
with divination of the stars during sacred rites dedicated to
the God of Agriculture.
Later, with the advent of Buddhism in China, the "Ju Yi"
assimilated Buddhist emblems and is often shown in portrayal
as a double-curved scepter carried by certain Buddhist Deities.
Hence, it became the symbol of Buddha and his doctrine.
The finest "Ju Yi" were made of white or green jade, preferably
carved from one piece of material. However, a great variety of
other substances have also been used, such as rhinoceros horn,
gold, silver, rock crystal, et cetera, although the majority of
more recent specimens are carved out of sandalwood, ornamented
at the two ends and in the middle with jade. Oftentimes, the
calligraphic words of good luck are incised on to the end piece
of jade. At other times, a recital of an important event is
cut into the jade to serve as a reminder of the occasion.
January 10, 1973
Dear Mr. Sabol:
When one reaches the age of 60 he has been
subjected to a great number of birthday parties.
Certainly no one could have had a better party
than I had last night and what really put the
frosting on the birthday cake was the hilarious
film which Rowan and Martin participated in and
which featured football goofs over the years.
Paul Keyes told me of all the work you did to
help with this film and I want you to know how
very grateful I am for the part you played in
making my 60th birthday one of the very best.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Mr. Edwin M. Sabol
230 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
RN dictated/RMW/ma
Dear
:
When one reaches the age of 60 he has been subjected
to a great number of birthday parties. Certainly no one could have
had a better party than I had last night and what really put the f rosting
on the birthday cake was the hilarious film which Rowan and Martin participated
in and which featured football goofs over the years.
to with locate this film and I want you to know how very grateful I am for the
Paul Keyes told nkyxxxx me of all the work you did to help
part you played in making my 60th birthday one of the very best.
With best wishes,
NFL
Edwin m. Sabol
230 n.13±SL
Phila 19107
January 3, 1973
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mrs. Nixon
cc: Julie Nixon Eisenhower
FROM:
Rose Mary Woods
Rose
RE:
Portrait of the President in the National
Portrait Gallery
I have not seen or heard of any report you may have gotten from
Clem Conger so decided to let you have the material I found on
this matter:
I am attaching a letter from Mr. Marvin S. Sadik to John
Ehrlichman and John's answer telling him he will do what he can
to find a donor or donors.
The memorandum to Leonard Firestone from Herb Kalmbach
explains further the matter in which this portrait was paid for by
the Foundation and given to the National Portrait Gallery.
Personally, I can't believe the President saw and approved the
portrait but that is what John Ehrlichman told Herb Kalmbach as
you will note on the marked paragraph of page two of the February
10th memorandum.
(Of course, the information in the next to the last paragraph is
not correct - the President sat for this portrait in the transition
period between the election in November 1968 and the Inauguration
in January 1969).
It seems to me that we need someone with a bit more judgment in the
matter of paintings selecting the ones of the President and particularly
his formal one. The President likes the one that is in my office
which was done by Bud McNelly but that-was one done only for a
sample and done in a great hurry. McNelly will be sending in
some others later and I hope the two of you will look at his
paintings before anyone is given the commission for the official
portrait. I personally do not think Andrew Wyeth is a good portrait
artist - i.c., the one of General Eisenhower in the President's
office in San Clemente.
January 3, 1973
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mrs. Nixon
cc: Julie Nixon Eisenhower
FROM:
Rose Mary Woods
Rosto
RE:
Portrait of the President in the National
Portrait Gallery
I have not seen or heard of any report you may have gotten from
Clem Conger so decided to let you have the material I found on
this matter:
I am attaching a letter from Mr. Marvin S. Sadik to John
Ehrlichman and John's answer telling him he will do what he can
to find a donor or donors.
The memorandum to Leonard Firestone from Herb Kalmbach
explains further the matter in which this portrait was paid for by
the Foundation and given to the National Portrait Gallery.
Personally, I can't believe the President saw and approved the
portrait but that is what John Ehrlichman told Herb Kalmbach as
you will note on the marked paragraph of page two of the February
10th memorandum.
(Of course, the information in the next to the last paragraph is
not correct - the President sat for this portrait in the transition
period between the election in November 1968 and the Inauguration
in January 1969).
It seems to me that we need someone with a bit more judgment in the
matter of paintings selecting the ones of the President and particularly
his formal one. The President likes the one that is in my office
which was done by Bud McNelly but that was one done only for a
sample and done in a great hurry. McNelly will be sending in
some others later and I hope the two of you will look at his
paintings before anyone is given the commission for the official
portrait. I personally do not think Andrew Wyeth is a good portrait
artist - i.e., the one of General Eisenhower in the President's
office in San Clemente.
RMW
January 4, 1973
Spl
Telephone call from Loie
She wondered if the material had arrived regarding the Rockwell
portrait. I told her it had and that you had sent a memo to
Mrs. Nixon about it.
She said they are talking about having a Foundation Meeting in
Washington during the Inaugural Events -- probably on Friday
the 19th -- and the report about the Rockwell transaction will be
a part of the Foundation Report -- she thought if you get any
reading on what they might want to do about the Rockwell thing
you might let her know so Mr. Firestone can be guided
accordingly in his report.
Ed will be scheduled to make the Site Selection report and she
said there will be a motion to choose the Camp Pendleton site.
She also wondered if you had any reading on Ross Perot.
He is a trustee of the Foundation but has taken no interest in
the Foundation part -- he has invited the Firestones to dinner on
the 20th prior to the Ball in honor of Clements, Armstrong and
Bush.
If they have the Foundation meeting on the 19th Loie will come
back -- otherwise she was not planning to come to the
Inauguration.
M