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Envelope from unknown "To Uncle Dick and Aunt Pat." 1 pg. [Other Document], 4/7/1971
From Beth to RN and PN regarding a previous visit to the White House. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Envelope from unknown to RN and PN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Gay, Ed, Amy, and Beth to RN and PN regarding their visit to Washington, D.C. 2 pgs. [Letter], 4/8/1971
From Former Members of Congress to RN asking if he would like to purchase a PIN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Brooks Hays, President of Former Members of Congress, regarding membership pins. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Letter], 4/30/1971
Minutes of the Fourth General Meeting of the Former Members of Congress. 2 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Sheet detailing the Former Members of Congress Pin. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding Emmett Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to PN regarding Tricia's engagement. 1 pg. [Letter], 4/14/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to PN regarding Elmer Bobst, Dodo Bobst, and Rose Mary Woods. [Memo], 4/21/1971
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Envelope from unknown "To Uncle Dick and Aunt Pat." 1 pg. [Other Document], 4/7/1971
From Beth to RN and PN regarding a previous visit to the White House. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Envelope from unknown to RN and PN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Gay, Ed, Amy, and Beth to RN and PN regarding their visit to Washington, D.C. 2 pgs. [Letter], 4/8/1971
From Former Members of Congress to RN asking if he would like to purchase a PIN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Brooks Hays, President of Former Members of Congress, regarding membership pins. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Letter], 4/30/1971
Minutes of the Fourth General Meeting of the Former Members of Congress. 2 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Sheet detailing the Former Members of Congress Pin. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding Emmett Hughes. 1 pg. [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to PN regarding Tricia's engagement. 1 pg. [Letter], 4/14/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to PN regarding Elmer Bobst, Dodo Bobst, and Rose Mary Woods. [Memo], 4/21/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
2
26
04/07/1971
Other Document
Envelope from unknown "To Uncle Dick and
Aunt Pat." 1 pg.
2
26
N.D.
Letter
From Beth to RN and PN regarding a
previous visit to the White House. 1 pg.
2
26
N.D.
Other Document
Envelope from unknown to RN and PN. 1 pg.
2
26
04/08/1971
Letter
From Gay, Ed, Amy, and Beth to RN and PN
regarding their visit to Washington, D.C. 2
pgs.
2
26
N.D.
Other Document
From Former Members of Congress to RN
asking if he would like to purchase a PIN. 1
pg.
2
26
04/30/1971
Letter
From Brooks Hays, President of Former
Members of Congress, regarding
membership pins. Handwritten notes added
by unknown. 1 pg.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Page 1 of 2
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
2
26
N.D.
Other Document
Minutes of the Fourth General Meeting of
the Former Members of Congress. 2 pgs.
2
26
N.D.
Other Document
Sheet detailing the Former Members of
Congress Pin. 1 pg.
2
26
04/14/1971
Memo
From Rose Mary Woods to RN regarding
Emmett Hughes. 1 pg.
2
26
04/14/1971
Letter
From Rose Mary Woods to PN regarding
Tricia's engagement. 1 pg.
2
26
04/21/1971
Memo
From Rose Mary Woods to PN regarding
Elmer Bobst, Dodo Bobst, and Rose Mary
Woods.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Page 2 of 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
4-7-71
To Uncle Dick and
aunt Pat
THE WHITE HOUSE
Dear Uncle Dick, and Clant Pat,
thank you very much for
letting us visit. l enjoyed every
moment of my stay l do which
l could come another time.
Amy and I loved the room
you picked out for us, the curtaine
are beautiful! The color is so nice
the rug is the very prettiest red!
Love,
Beth
P.S. The Movie was wonder ful !
Dayt Ed
THE WHITE HOUSE
Pnur
1 Pat and Did
Rn
THE WHITE HOUSE april 8, 1971
Dear fat and Did,
We'd have to write abook to tell Low
much we 've enjoyed each and every moment
here. you haven t time touad allofthot
Harber from the bottoms ofall ofour
hearts The girls will never forget this
I'm sure.
Regarding Lucia 's wedding, we el
await word from you of she 'dhke A.and
B. in wedding we Elcoopirate They would
like to come and'm sure you expect.
nevertheless, we 'll await the word.
We 've decided that Maited Our Lines
has the upong motto. Air Force One istle that
treat and Imean treat
only way fly Thanks forever for
Wethink you ie the greatest in
all you do. We alwaydare ready to
defend your words and decisions
may God give you drengthand
wisdom to carry on
With love,
Pay, Ed
any & Beth
PS. Thank you again very
much.
Please indicate whether you would be interested in purchasing an
FMC PIN:
Yes
X
No
FMC Member's Name: Richard Nixon
Address: The White House; Attention: Rose Mary Woods
City:
Washington
State D.C.
Zip Code
Mail to: FMC, 300 N. Lee Street, Suite 304, Alexandria, Va. 22314
FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Plu
April 30, 1971
A
Dear Fellow Member:
This letter is to bring you up-to-date on FMC developments and report
on future plans.
Since many members have requested a membership pin, we have had one
designed that is adapted from the pin available to Members of Congress,
with the addition of the word "Former" (see attached picture). We anti-
cipate selling this pin only to members for approximately $25.00. For pur-
poses of ordering a supply we would appreciate your returning the enclosed
form letting us know if you would like to buy one.
If you have already sent in your 1971 dues and your FMC directory
information, I want to thank you for doing so. If you have not, you will
find in this letter reminder sheets that should be returned as soon as
possible.
We are making progress in the preparation of Certificates of Years of
Congressional Service and hope that we will have an approved format, suit-
ble for framing, that can be sent to you in the near future.
Minutes of the March 4, 1971, Fourth General Meeting of the FMC have
been prepared, and are also enclosed.
Tentative plans are being made to hold the next general meeting in
October 1971. Among the preliminary arrangements are: (a) a business
session reporting on the status of the Congressional Charter, the avail-
ability of office space, and the progress made in the Oral History Program
and related activities; (b) a briefing session with appropriate high level
government officials; and (c) a reception honoring the widows of those
who served in the Congress.
The FMC Directory will be issued to members as soon as the necessary
information has been received.
Sincerely, BROOKS HAYS Hays
President
Enclosures
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BROOKS HAYS, President
E. ROSS ADAIR
ROBERT RAMSPECK
WALTER H. JUDD, Vice President
JED JOHNSON, Jr.
BENJAMIN REIFEL
HOMER FERGUSON, Secretary
EDNA F. KELLY
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT
A. S. MIKE MONRONEY, Treasurer
HOWARD W: POLLOCK
RALPH W. YARBOROUGH
SUITE 304, 300 NORTH LEE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314
(703) 836-4056
FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Minutes of the Fourth General Meeting
On Thursday, March 4, 1971, about 96 former Members of Congress met in the House
Small Business Committee Hearing Room, 2359 Rayburn House Office Building, at 10:20 a.m.
with Brooks Hays and Walter Judd presiding.
Mr. Hays asked that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed
with and that each of the members present rise and identify himself. He then reported
that FMC had received its tax-exemption from the Internal Revenue Service. He thanked
Mr. Rampseck and Mr. Determan for their valuable assistance in this regard. He also
reminded the membership that dues of $25.00 for the next annual period, March 4, 1971
to March 4, 1972, were now payable.
Mr. Cikins reported that as of the meeting date, there was a balance of $4191 in
the treasury and the membership stood at 362. Income to date was $20,391; expenditures
to date were $16,200.
Mr. Cikins indicated that photographs of the December 3rd meeting were available
and that copies could be ordered. He also reported that the Congressional Record re-
print of the White House Service was now available and would be mailed to the membership.
Dr. Judd presented a history of how the Congressional Charter Bill was put together
and was introduced at the end of the 91st Congress. He thanked Congressmen Andrews and
Quie for co-sponsoring the Bill and said that they would re-introduce it in the 92nd
Congress.
Mr. John M. Robsion Jr. of Kentucky expressed opposition to March 4 as the date of
the annual meeting because of the threat of bad weather. Mr. James M. Quigley also sup-
ported a later date on the basis of enabling a sound financial report if the fiscal year
ended in fact on March 4. (present Bylaws call for a July 1 - June 30 fiscal year).
Mr. Porter Hardy Jr. felt that the Congress would be willing to take time out later in
the year even though Floor business would have increased significantly. A show of hands
revealed considerable sentiment for a later date than March 4.
Mr. Alfred D. Sieminski commented that it might be appropriate for FMC to be con-
sidered as a kind of Congressional Reserve, a preserver of legislative traditions, in
the event a future war should devastate Washington.
A major discussion followed of the Oral History activities of FMC and the need to
obtain additional financial support. Numerous examples were cited of the importance of
oral history. The U. S. Capitol Historical Society was thanked for its grant of $1000
and for its willingness to consider a major grant to FMC if the society raised a goal
of $10,000,000. Several persons indicated that the reflections of the wives of former
Members of Congress would also be important.
Mr. Cikins reported that with the consultation and assistance of Mr. Jennings,
Mr. Kornegay, Dr. Judd, Mr. Sickles, and others, a special pin was being planned to be
issued to FMC's. Mr. Jennings was also preparing an appropriate Certificate of Service
for FMC's.
Mr. W. Pat Jennings, as Chairman of the Nominating Committee of FMC (made up of
Mr. Jennings, Chairman, Senators Thomas Kuchel and Joseph Tydings, Ed Foreman, George
Hansen, and Carlton Sickles) announced that the Committee had recommended the follow-
ing twelve persons to be members of the FMC Board:
2
Brooks Hays, President
1 year
E.Ross Adair
1 year
Jed Johnson, Jr.
1 year
James E. Van Zandt
1 year
Walter H. Judd, Vice President
2 years
Homer Ferguson
2 years
(former Senator)
Robert Ramspeck
2 years
Ralph Yarborough
2 years
(former Senator)
Edna F. Kelly
3 years
A.S. Mike Monroney
3 years
(former Senator)
Howard W. Pollock
3 years
Benjamin Reifel
3 years
It was pointed out that after this initial period, each person elected to the
Board would serve three years and that four vacancies would come up each year. Senate
representation would stabilize at three. Mr. Porter Hardy moved that the nominations
be approved and the Board elected by acclamation and his motion carried unanimously.
Jed Johnson expressed his appreciation for the leadership given FMC by Brooks Hays
and Walter Judd.
Mrs. Bolton moved the group send a get-well message to Mrs. John McCormack and the
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hays and Dr. Judd reviewed with the members the format for the upcoming Floor
proceedings. They asked that each Congressional Class get together and select a spokes-
man.
The business meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. to permit the members to eat lunch
in time to be on the Floor by 12:45.
WARREN I. CIKINS
Executive Director
March 19, 1971
FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS Pin
Dime size.
Gold lettering on black
background.
Gold center (Capitol & Eagle).
ORMER OF CONGRESS
CONGRE SEATIS
DEPARTMENT
STATES*
UNITED
14 KT.
14KT.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
April 14, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By
NARS, Date 12-13-82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM ROSE MARY WOODS
I had breakfast this morning with Len Hall, and he told me
that he had received a call from Emmett Hughes asking to
talk with him as he is doing a book on the history of the
Republican Party.
The great surprise in this was that Emmett Hughes has a
letter from Rogers Morton. Len agrees with me that we
could have no more vicious man writing a history of the
Republican Party than this fellow who has apparently turned
against everyone he has ever worked with.
In talking with Henry Kissinger the other day he told me that
in an article Hughes did just a week or so ago he was
constantly saying that he (Henry) made the sugge stions which in
fact Emmett Hughes had made.
I think we can always expect this from Emmett Hughes, but I
can't imagine why Rogers Morton (I assume while he was
National Chairman) would ever give him any kind of a letter
authorizing him to talk with people after what he has done to
everybody he has been associated with.
April 14, 1971
Dear Pat:
Mary Roebling called today to say that she had
mentioned to Tricia the night of the announcement of her
engagement (and did not expect her to remember it) that she
would be delighted to have a shower for her in Washington or
in New York. She said if it would please Tricia at all - she
would love doing it.
Would you please advise whether there is any interest
so I can give her a call ?
THANKS
Lung Roy
Rose Mary
April 21, 1971
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mrs. Nixon
FROM:
Rose Mary Woods
Rose
Elmer Bobst asked me what I thought Tricia might like
to have from Dodo and himself.
He is wondering whether she would like to have a pin or
something along that line like they gave to Julie, or if
there is something else she would rather have.