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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files
Folder Title: Western Art Festival
Box: 56
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTSQX
SUBJECT:
Western Art Festival and the Awarding
of "Man of the West" to the President
The San Dimas Festival of Western Arts is a non-profit
tax-exempt organization, essentially a subsidiary of the San
Dimas Chamber of Commerce. The Festival will be holding its
Eighth Annual Western Art Exhibition and Sale on April 28,
1984. At each such show the Festival honors an individual
as "Man of the West.' Past recipients include Roy Rogers,
Olaf Wieghorst, John Wayne, Louis L'Amour, Gene Autry, Iron
Eyes Cody, and Ben Johnson. In a January 16, 1984 letter,
Executive Director of the Festival Robert L. Poff advised
his personal friend Bob Carleson that the Festival wanted to
name the President this year's "Man of the West. " The
President would receive a bronze sculpture and be painted by
one of the Festival's artists.
The President will be in China during the Exhibition, but
apparently the Festival still wants to bestow the honor and
Mr. Deaver has agreed that it may be accepted. At the last
minute it occurred to Linda Frick that our office should
review the proposed letter of appreciation from the
President, since the Exhibition is also a sale and since the
Festival plans to use the statement in press releases.
I am not troubled by the President accepting the "Man of the
West" honor from the Festival, or sending an appropriate
message thanking the Festival for the honor. The Festival
and Exhibition are non-profit activities, promoting a
distinctly American cultural heritage. The fact that
individual artists will be selling paintings that are
exhibited strikes me as incidental to the cultural
celebration. The President will not be endorsing any
particular artist, simply recognizing the contributions of
western art in general.
Nor am I bothered by the contemplated use of the President's
message in Festival press releases, so long as the message
is consistent with the foregoing. The draft message thanks
the Festival for the honor of being named "Man of the West,"
praises the prior recipients, and wishes the Festival
success in its "April celebration." No mention is made of
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the concomitant art sale. I recommend deleting a reference
to Bob Carleson in the message, since Bob has gone on to the
private sector. A draft memorandum to Linda Frick is
attached.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR LINDA FRICK
STAFF ASSISTANT
OFFICE OF WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Western Art Festival and the Awarding
of "Man of the West" to the President
You have asked for our views on a proposed message from the
President to the Executive Director of the San Dimas Festival
of Western Arts. The Festival, a non-profit, tax-exempt
organization, holds an annual celebration of western art, at
which individual artists not only exhibit their works but
also offer them for sale. At each annual show a "Man of the
West" is chosen, and this year President Reagan has been
selected for the honor.
If the President has decided to accept the "Man of the West"
honor, we have no objection to sending a brief message of
appreciation to the Festival, nor would we object to the
Festival reprinting the message in its press releases. The
Festival and exhibition promote western art in general
rather than individual artists, and the President may be
associated with such a general cultural activity. The
President's message should, however, avoid any mention of
the art sale and individual artists, and the proposed draft
appropriately does SO. We do, however, recommend deleting
the first sentence of the second paragraph of the proposed
message. Bob Carleson will be leaving the White House
staff this week, and such personal references are not
particularly appropriate in this type of message in any
event.
Finally, we assume that the Festival organizers have been
advised that the President will not be able to sit for a
portrait by one of the Festival artists, apparently a
traditional part of the "Man of the West" honor.
CC: Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.
Special Assistant to the President
Director of Scheduling
FFF: JGR:aea 3/28/84
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WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
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press release's to"re-date" Western Art
Festival in San Dimas and the awarding
of "Man of She West" Por to the Resident
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FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
Type of Response IF Initials of Signer
Code = "A"
Completion Date = Date of Outgoing
Comments: if you have any questions pleasecall
Linda Frick at Y 7610
Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter.
Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB).
Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files.
Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590.
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DAVID DREIER
BANKING, FINANCE AND
CALIFORNIA
URBAN AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
SMALL BUSINESS
WASHINGTON OFFICE,
COMMITTEE
410 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
TASK FORCE ON CRIME
(202) 225-2305
U.S.-MEXICO INTERPARLIAMENTARY
Congress of the United States
CAUCUS
DISTRICT OFFICE:
VICE CHAIRMAN
112 NORTH SECOND AVENUE
COVINA, CALIFORNIA 91723
house of Representatives
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
TASK FORCE
(213) 339-9078
(714) 592-2857
Washington, D.C. 20515
TASK FORCE ON REGULATORY
REFORM
March 15, 1984
Mr. Fred Ryan
Assistant to the President
for Scheduling
Old Executive Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Fred:
I wanted to follow-up on our conversation earlier this week regarding
the City of San Dimas in Los Angeles County and their request for an
alternative representative from the Administration to accept the award
they are presenting the President with April 28.
As discussed, the city's "Festival of Western Art" is very important
to them and if there were any scheduling changes made, I would of course
appreciate your keeping the city's request in mind. Also, as you know,
the city is interested in securing "sitting time" so that their artist
may paint the President. Again, all consideration shown this request
will be appreciated.
Thank you for your assistance. Mr. Bob Poff has requested that your
office return the artist information booklet he sent you earlier. Accordingly,
I would appreciate your forwarding that on to DES office.
Sincerely,
DAVID DREIER
Member of Congress
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WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
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Name of Correspondent:
Robert Poff
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to be used as Enclosure
FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 20, 1984
Dear Mr. Poff:
Thank you for the honor of joining the ranks of Men of
the West. I am glad to be included with many friends of
mine in accepting your award, recognizing that I admire
each prior recipient not only for their talents but for
their contributions of that talent to preserving our
Western heritage.
Bob Carleson has told me about the Festival's and
Exhibition's contributions as well. I wish you success in
your April celebration and regret that I cannot be there
personally to enjoy the occasion with you. However, in
fine Western tradition, I will be traveling further West.
With my deep appreciation to your committee, the
Festival, and Association,
Sincerely,
Mr. Robert L. Poff
Exhibition Chairman
San Dimas Festival
of Western Arts
Box 146
San Dimas, California 91773
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