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    "description": "This file contains:\n\nHandout detailing a dance recital headed by Rashtrapati Bhavan in RN's honor. 3 pgs. [Other Document], 7/31/1969\n\nFrom Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding Julie Nixon. 1 pg. [Letter], 7/11/1969\n\nFrom John N. Mitchell to Harvey Hancock regarding an invitation to the Bohemian Grove.  Handwritten note from Hancock to Rose Mary Woods also present. 1 pg. [Letter], 7/2/1969",
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    "ocrText": "Richard Nixon Presidential Library\nWhite House Special Files Collection\nFolder List\nBox Number Folder Number Document Date\nDocument Type\nDocument Description\n2\n7\n07/31/1969\nOther Document\nHandout detailing a dance recital headed by\nRashtrapati Bhavan in RN's honor. 3 pgs.\n2\n7\n07/11/1969\nLetter\nFrom Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding\nJulie Nixon. 1 pg.\n2\n7\n07/02/1969\nLetter\nFrom John N. Mitchell to Harvey Hancock\nregarding an invitation to the Bohemian\nGrove. Handwritten note from Hancock to\nRose Mary Woods also present. 1 pg.\nTuesday, October 13, 2009\nPage 1 of 1\nTHE\n*\nDEPARTMENT\nIN HONOUR OF\nHIS EXCELLENCY\nMR. RICHARD M. NIXON\nPRESIDENT OF THE\nUNITED STATES OF AMERICA\nAND MRS. NIXON\nDance Recital\nRASHTRAPATI BHAVAN\nNEW DELHI\n31 JULY 1969\nBHARATA NATYAM\nHINDOLA\nPUNG CHOLAM\nSHAHI MEHFIL\nBharata Natyam represents the purest\nAfter a hot and dry season, the rains\nA typical ritualistic dance of Manipur\nA dance, in the classical Kathak style\nand the oldest dance form in the Indian\nbring new life to the landscape and the\nValley in the North East, the Pung\nof North India, recalling the grandeur\ntradition, distinguished for its wealth\npeople. The joy and exuberance is\nCholam is a vivid visual interpretation\nof the Court of the Moghul Emperors.\nof classical symbols. Presented in\nexpressed by dancing and soaring\nof rhythm. The performing artists\nThe dancers present themselves in\nthis style, \"Chandram Bhaja, Maanasa\"\nhigh in a 'Hindola' (swing) to the\ncombine in themselves the roles of the\nformal style before their patron, and\n- meaning \"Meditate on the Moon,\naccompaniment of songs.\ndancer and the drummer. Intricate\nthen unfold brief patterns of movement\no Mind\" - is an invocatory dance in\nrhythmic patterns are played on the\nand rhythm interspersed with\nThis mood is conveyed in the Hindola\npraise of the romantic and mystical\ndrum while the drummer himself\npassages of mime.\ndance presented by the Kathak Kendra.\nfeatures of the Lunar Orb, the loveliest\nexecutes vigorous dance movements\nPresented by the Kathak Kendra.\nof Heaven's luminaries as seen from\nand footwork.\nthis planet.\nKATHAK FANTASY\nTriveni Kala Sangam presents the\nThe performing artist is\nThis Kathak number shows pieces of\nnumber.\nYamini Krishnamurti.\npure dance. Starting with fast\nmovements, the dancer introduces\nORISSI\nrhythmic pieces and mime.\nThis dance form is derived from an\nThe number is presented by\nancient classical temple dance of Orissa.\nUma Sharma.\nThe first composition is based on a\npoem from 'Geet Govind'. It depicts\nthe dalliance and amours of Krishna\nand Radha.\nThe next sequence is Natangi, a\njoyous and pure dance inspired by the\nsculptural poses of Orissa temples.\nThe performer is Indrani Rahman.\nTrue PRESIDENT nas DEAN.\nJuly 11, 1969\n10:30A.M.\nDear Mr. President:\nJULIE called from New York to say that she\nhad just learned from her mother that they would\nnot be back until 8:15 PM tonight. She is terribly\nsorry as they were looking forward to being with\nyou at Camp David tonight.\nHowever, she thinks since they are going to\nthe ballgame tomorrow afternoon that they should\nnot drive up there tonight. (I told her I knew you\nwould agree and understand).\nShe again emphasized that I MUST tell you how\nMUCH THEY WANTED TO BE UP THERE WITH YOU.\nRosp\nRose Mary Woods\nTHE ATTORNEY GENERAL\nWASHINGTON\nDear fyr RRE Ratel I he Do\nJuly 2, 1969\nMr. Harvey Hancock\nHancock & Associates\nP. O. Box 2861\nCarmel, California 93921\nDear Mr. Hancock:\nshe to lost the had time you dear Howy his\nI greatly appreciated your kind invitation\nto be your guest at the 1969 mid-summer Encampment\nat the Bohemian Grove.\nIt was with sincere regret that I wrote, on\nthis day, Mr. Daniel London declining the invitation\nextended by the Board due to extensive commitments\nin California during the month of August. My schedule\ndemands that I be in Washington during July or I would\nhave been more than delighted to accept your thoughtful\ninvitation.\nWith kindest regards and best wishes, I am\nSincerely,\nJohn N. Mitchell\nJNM:skm"
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