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From Higby to "Kathy or Pat" RE: obtaining "Space Sticks" for Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/18/1971
From Higby to Kehrli and Strachan RE: how to organize and interpret a vast amount of polling data. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Higby to Kathy Bachman RE: a request for $150. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/24/1971
From Higby to Bachman RE: settling Higby's check book. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/14/1971
From Higby to Bachman RE: paying John Dean for a recent dinner. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/13/1971
From Higby to Colson RE: Andre Letendre. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Higby to Colson RE: McLane's effort to mobilize the youth vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/8/1971
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: Henry Cashen and his efforts to get two Miss Americas to campaign for RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/23/1971
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: Strachan, the Citezen's Committee, and press issues. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: John Dean and the cancelation of the McLaughlin fundraising dinner in Rhode Island. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Higby to Judy Gallagher RE: Gallagher's recent appointment to the Glenmar Park Community Association. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 9/8/1971
From Higby to Haldeman RE: classification of leaning voters in future polls. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Higby to Haldeman RE: possible contribution by RN to the Orange County Combined Fund. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Higby to McKee RE: Mrs. Haldeman's request for a seating chart for a certain event. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Higby to "Reminder" RE: Greg Petersmeyer's attendance at an upcoming dinner. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: Ray Hanslek. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/26/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: finishing questions for a trial heat. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/24/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: Strachan's suggestions for upcoming trial heats. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/23/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: gathering information on Bud Wilkinson, specifically whether or not he intended to run for office in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: various suggestions and requests for information, all relating to the 1972 election. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1971
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From Higby to "Kathy or Pat" RE: obtaining "Space Sticks" for Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/18/1971
From Higby to Kehrli and Strachan RE: how to organize and interpret a vast amount of polling data. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Higby to Kathy Bachman RE: a request for $150. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/24/1971
From Higby to Bachman RE: settling Higby's check book. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/14/1971
From Higby to Bachman RE: paying John Dean for a recent dinner. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/13/1971
From Higby to Colson RE: Andre Letendre. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Higby to Colson RE: McLane's effort to mobilize the youth vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/8/1971
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: Henry Cashen and his efforts to get two Miss Americas to campaign for RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/23/1971
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: Strachan, the Citezen's Committee, and press issues. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: John Dean and the cancelation of the McLaughlin fundraising dinner in Rhode Island. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Higby to Judy Gallagher RE: Gallagher's recent appointment to the Glenmar Park Community Association. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 9/8/1971
From Higby to Haldeman RE: classification of leaning voters in future polls. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Higby to Haldeman RE: possible contribution by RN to the Orange County Combined Fund. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Higby to McKee RE: Mrs. Haldeman's request for a seating chart for a certain event. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Higby to "Reminder" RE: Greg Petersmeyer's attendance at an upcoming dinner. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: Ray Hanslek. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/26/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: finishing questions for a trial heat. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/24/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: Strachan's suggestions for upcoming trial heats. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/23/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: gathering information on Bud Wilkinson, specifically whether or not he intended to run for office in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: various suggestions and requests for information, all relating to the 1972 election. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
9
11
9/18/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Higby to "Kathy or Pat" RE: obtaining
"Space Sticks" for Haldeman. 1 pg.
9
11
9/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Kehrli and Strachan RE: how
to organize and interpret a vast amount of
polling data. 2 pgs.
9
11
9/24/1971
Personal
Memo
From Higby to Kathy Bachman RE: a
request for $150. 1 pg.
9
11
9/14/1971
Personal
Memo
From Higby to Bachman RE: settling Higby's
check book. 1 pg.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Page 1 of 5
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
9
11
9/13/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Higby to Bachman RE: paying John
Dean for a recent dinner. 1 pg.
9
11
9/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Higby to Colson RE: Andre Letendre.
1 pg.
9
11
9/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Colson RE: McLane's effort
to mobilize the youth vote. 1 pg.
9
11
9/23/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: Henry
Cashen and his efforts to get two Miss
Americas to campaign for RN. 1 pg.
9
11
9/17/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: Strachan,
the Citezen's Committee, and press issues. 1
pg.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Page 2 of 5
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
9
11
9/9/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Higby to "Follow-Up" RE: John Dean
and the cancelation of the McLaughlin
fundraising dinner in Rhode Island. 1 pg.
9
11
9/8/1971
Personal
Letter
From Higby to Judy Gallagher RE:
Gallagher's recent appointment to the
Glenmar Park Community Association. 1 pg.
9
11
9/2/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Haldeman RE: classification
of leaning voters in future polls. 1 pg.
9
11
9/2/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Higby to Haldeman RE: possible
contribution by RN to the Orange County
Combined Fund. 1 pg.
9
11
9/17/1971
Personal
Memo
From Higby to McKee RE: Mrs. Haldeman's
request for a seating chart for a certain event.
1 pg.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Page 3 of 5
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
9
11
9/9/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Higby to "Reminder" RE: Greg
Petersmeyer's attendance at an upcoming
dinner. 1 pg.
9
11
9/26/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: Ray Hanslek. 1
pg.
9
11
9/24/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: finishing
questions for a trial heat. 1 pg.
9
11
9/23/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: Strachan's
suggestions for upcoming trial heats. 1 pg.
9
11
9/17/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: gathering
information on Bud Wilkinson, specifically
whether or not he intended to run for office
in 1972. 1 pg.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Page 4 of 5
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
9
11
9/13/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: various
suggestions and requests for information, all
relating to the 1972 election. 2 pgs.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Page 5 of 5
September 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KATHY OR PAT
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Please make sure we have some of the Space Sticks -- stuff for
Haldeman. He would like to start having these again every
afternoon, so let's get a supply.
September 9, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Polling Data
We must now have a considerable amount of polling data -- something
like over 20, 000 interviews that records various attitudes and public
opinions of the American people.
The question is that this data must have more use than just its initial
use and there must be some way of getting more out of it.
Bob would like some deep thought given to this with the idea of using
this data to really develop some major significanterend information
on various sub groups within the population.
Probably the place to start is the approval question, which we ask
on every poll, but there are probably other questions that could
develop some significant results for us.
Also, as I recall, I have asked Gordon on a number of instances to
look at the Trial Heats and see what information can be developed
about sub groups. Particularly, with regard to Wallace, but also
just in general.
Nothing has been done on this, and any help that can be given will
certainly be appreciated.
Let's work up a plan and then approach Benham for a hard talking and
bargaining session.
P.S. Gordon -- what's the problem here. We've talked about this
and similar projects several times, but nothing has happened. Let's
get something going here or if we can't, let's discuss why we can't.
2
There are probably breakdowns we can do on Conservative versus
Liberal versus age groups and regions -- any cross tabs like this
would be helpful.
LH:kb
September 24, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KATHY
FROM:
L.HIGBY
Please get me $150 advance to take on this trip. I
need it before the edd of the day since we may not be
in tomorrow.
LH:dg
September 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KATHY BACHMAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Let's try and get the check-book situation settled today. If there
are some problems, please let me know. You probably should
take a little time and go over to the bank.
September 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KATHY BACHMAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
I owe John Dean for dinner last Thursday evening Will you
please fall and find out how much I owe him.
we
September 15, 1971
HIGH PRIORITY
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Bob was raising the question of whatever happened to
Andre Letendre and the great nationwide organization
he was going to set up.
He has requested a report for the President on this
subject by Friday.
LH:kb
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September 8, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Bob reviewed the McLane memorandum on "youth and next
steps". He was very disturbed about the lack of
organization that is taking place on campus to keep
opposition from swamping us this Fall in mock conven-
tions, etc.
As I understand it, this is the area Reitz is supposed
to be working on, yet there doesn't seem to be much
going in that particular field.
McLane should start submitting a monthly report with
the next one showing particular emphasis on the campus
effort.
cc: B.Kehrle
LH:kb
September 23, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Follow-up with Henry Cashen in one month for getting the two
Miss Americas to campaign for us.
LH:dg
.
September 17, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Follow-up with Strachan on the Citizen's Committee and press
problems.
September 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Follow-up with John Dean in one week to make sure that the
McLaughlin fund raising in Rhode Island is turned off.
ADP
September 8, 1971
Dear Judy:
While reading the GLIMMER, Glenmar Park's
own scandal sheet, I noticed that you have accepted
an appointment as Area Representative for the Glen-
mar Park Community Association.
Congratulations on this honor! It's good to see out-
standing citizens as yourself step forward to meet
the challenges of these difficult times.
Godspeed,
Sincerely,
Lawrence M. Higby
Mrs. Peter Gallagher
5902 Namakgan Road
Bethesda, Maryland
LH:kb
September 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Classification of Leaners
on Future Polls
During the last poll you were very concerned about the
way the leaner classification came out on the detailed
demographic breaddowns for the questions. In order to
avoid any confusion or misinterpretation in the future
would you please indicate how you would like the
independent, don't know/ undecided and something else
categories broken down for future polls.
Attached is Tom Benham's explanation of how the last
breakdown was done together with some backup information
from Gordon Strachan.
LH:dg
September 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Rose Woods asked that you check with the President as
to whether or not he wants to contribute to the Orange
County Combined Fund.
This is the fund that is similar to the United Fund that
he gives to in Washington. Rose wanted to get a reading
from you as to whether or not some arrangements should be
made.
LH:dg
orn
September 17, 1971
MEMOR ANDUM FOR:
PAT MC KEE
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Mrs. Haldeman has requested a copy of the seating chart
for the dinner last night. Will you please make sure that
one is sent hometdo her in this evening's material.
LH:kb
PNS
September 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
REMINDER
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Greg Petersmeyer fortunately will be joining us for dinner on
Friday evening the 10th.
LH:kb
September 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
LARRY HIGBY
Bob mentioned the subject of one Mr. Ray Hanslek and
wanted to know who he was. It is my understanding that
he was the gentleman who worked on the Youth Conference.
Could you get a brief rundown on his background and
credentials and howehe fits into the Reitz operation
without stirring anything up?
Thank you.
con
1
September 24, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
Please done. make sure that we have the trial heat questions
LH:dg
PP
September 23, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Trial Heats
As I indicated to you a few weeks ago, Haldeman wants some good
ideas for creative approaches on trial heats, Since we will probably
be doing another poll soon, please forward to me your suggestions
here, so I can review them.
LH:kb
S
September 17, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
Please find out by Monday, whether or not Bud Wilkinson is
going to run. If not, we should be making plans to use him
in the Campaign, especially with Youth and to build up enthusiasm.
I imagine Dent should be the contact on this, but th there is some-
body who is closer to Wilkinson, i.e., Harlow, let's have him
make the call. You should not make the call.
LH:kb
September 13, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Odds and Ends
One thing that we should consider and that you should recommend
to Haldeman today is the idea of perhaps a briefing to key staff
or at least to the PR staff on the latest poll. Also, you should be
looking at the schedule to come up with a recommendation as to
when we want to do our next poll in light of travel activities, etc.
In the 10:00 a. m. meeting this morning, the subject came up of
Task Force recommendations. Colson indicated that it was his
understanding that Magruder was coming up with a whole series
of recommendations in the next week or two. Contrary to the
last set which were basically progress reports, these would be
ones that required action. I think we ought to try and get these
into Bob as soon as they come in rather than holding them all at
once, I know that I was one of the culprits in slowing this whole
thing down, trying to create a reading file, but this time these
are basically action items and should go in with a cover note
from you, as you receive them.
This above subject brings up the whole question of how we are going to
handle political activities here at the White House, Apparently the
recommendations indicate there should be a White House contact for
most of the key areas around here, i.e., Veterans, Blacks, etc.
If this is the case, we are going to have to radically change the
structure of the White House staff and some thought should be given
by you as to how this whole thing is going to be handled.
2
Knowing the way the President operates, it's usually a situation
where we start bringing people on board with this in mind. Perhaps
we should be devising some plan now to try and find the best people
in each area, i.e., Agriculture, and getting them ready to be brought
on board.
In particular, apparently Finch is in the progess of hiring three
people on his staff; one of them Ray Hensley or Henslick, to handle
certain political areas, i.e., Spanish speaking, Youth, etc.
Would you please follow-up and find out exactly what the story is
here. Huntsman is apparently looking into it.
Do you have any schedule yet as to when the Task Force recommendations
from Magruder are supposed to be in?
Finally, apparently MONDAY has an anti-bussing statement that talks
about how Muskie is against bussing. Muskie's statement, if any-
thing, should be interpreted as being fee bussing, and Colson was
following-up in this area to make sure that MONDAY pointed this out.
Apparently, this thing has gotten botched up -- what's happened here
and what action can we take to get MONDAY back on track?
LH:kb