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This file contains: Memo to Rose Woods (sender unknown) re: Foundation, site selection for Nixon Library, San Clemente. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/16/1973 Note from Julie to RN handwritten on photocopy of Philadelphia Inquirer Letter to the Editor, March 3, 1973, headed "Nixon is terrific". 1 pg. [Newspaper], 3/3/1973 Note to RN (sender unknown) handwritten on photocopy of Jacksonville Journal column, February 27, 1973, headed "President Nixon Proves His Good Memory". 1 pg. [Newspaper], 2/27/1973 Photocopy of Feb. 16, 1973 Rochester Times-Union political cartoon depicting return of POWs, handrwritten note on back to RN(?) reading only "Daddy". 1 pg document, 2pgs. scanned (1 of front, 1 of back). [Newspaper], 2/16/1973 Envelope addressed to RN from Mary Jackson, name Mary Fenton handwritten below in pencil. Postmarked 14 Feb 1973. 1 pg. [Other Document], 2/14/1973 Memo from Rose Woods to Leonard Garment re: letter to RN from Mary Jackson and helping RN draft a reply. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/19/1973 Draft letter from Rose Woods to Mrs. David Jackson acknowledging Jackson's letter to RN, conveying RN's understanding, best wishes re: Jackson's situation. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d. Letter from Mary Jackson to RN describing Jackson's family complications re: race, conveying regret that she did not attend inaugural. 1 pg. [Letter], 2/6/1973 Handwritten letter from Mary Jackson to RN expressing regret at not meeting RN during his San Clemente stay, hoping to meet during RN's next visit there. 1 pg. [Letter], 2/13/1973 Memo from Leonard Garment to Rose Woods re: draft of reply letter to Mary Timberlake. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/23/1973 Memo from Rose Woods to Len Garment re: copy of letter RN sent to mother of Timberlake boy after the boy committed suicide. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/21/1973 Draft of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], 3/23/1973 Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], 3/30/1973 Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], n.d. Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], n.d. Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], n.d.

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This file contains: Memo to Rose Woods (sender unknown) re: Foundation, site selection for Nixon Library, San Clemente. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/16/1973 Note from Julie to RN handwritten on photocopy of Philadelphia Inquirer Letter to the Editor, March 3, 1973, headed "Nixon is terrific". 1 pg. [Newspaper], 3/3/1973 Note to RN (sender unknown) handwritten on photocopy of Jacksonville Journal column, February 27, 1973, headed "President Nixon Proves His Good Memory". 1 pg. [Newspaper], 2/27/1973 Photocopy of Feb. 16, 1973 Rochester Times-Union political cartoon depicting return of POWs, handrwritten note on back to RN(?) reading only "Daddy". 1 pg document, 2pgs. scanned (1 of front, 1 of back). [Newspaper], 2/16/1973 Envelope addressed to RN from Mary Jackson, name Mary Fenton handwritten below in pencil. Postmarked 14 Feb 1973. 1 pg. [Other Document], 2/14/1973 Memo from Rose Woods to Leonard Garment re: letter to RN from Mary Jackson and helping RN draft a reply. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/19/1973 Draft letter from Rose Woods to Mrs. David Jackson acknowledging Jackson's letter to RN, conveying RN's understanding, best wishes re: Jackson's situation. 1 pg. [Letter], n.d. Letter from Mary Jackson to RN describing Jackson's family complications re: race, conveying regret that she did not attend inaugural. 1 pg. [Letter], 2/6/1973 Handwritten letter from Mary Jackson to RN expressing regret at not meeting RN during his San Clemente stay, hoping to meet during RN's next visit there. 1 pg. [Letter], 2/13/1973 Memo from Leonard Garment to Rose Woods re: draft of reply letter to Mary Timberlake. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/23/1973 Memo from Rose Woods to Len Garment re: copy of letter RN sent to mother of Timberlake boy after the boy committed suicide. 1 pg. [Memo], 3/21/1973 Draft of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], 3/23/1973 Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], 3/30/1973 Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], n.d. Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], n.d. Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. [Letter], n.d.
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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 3 15 03/16/1973 Memo Memo to Rose Woods (sender unknown) re: Foundation, site selection for Nixon Library, San Clemente. 1 pg. 3 15 03/03/1973 Newspaper Note from Julie to RN handwritten on photocopy of Philadelphia Inquirer Letter to the Editor, March 3, 1973, headed "Nixon is terrific". 1 pg. 3 15 02/27/1973 Newspaper Note to RN (sender unknown) handwritten on photocopy of Jacksonville Journal column, February 27, 1973, headed "President Nixon Proves His Good Memory". 1 pg. 3 15 02/16/1973 Newspaper Photocopy of Feb. 16, 1973 Rochester Times-Union political cartoon depicting return of POWs, handrwritten note on back to RN(?) reading only "Daddy". 1 pg document, 2pgs. scanned (1 of front, 1 of back). 3 15 02/14/1973 Other Document Envelope addressed to RN from Mary Jackson, name Mary Fenton handwritten below in pencil. Postmarked 14 Feb 1973. 1 pg. 3 15 03/19/1973 Memo Memo from Rose Woods to Leonard Garment re: letter to RN from Mary Jackson and helping RN draft a reply. 1 pg. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 1 of 3 Box Number Folder Number Document Date Document Type Document Description 3 15 n.d. Letter Draft letter from Rose Woods to Mrs. David Jackson acknowledging Jackson's letter to RN, conveying RN's understanding, best wishes re: Jackson's situation. 1 pg. 3 15 02/06/1973 Letter Letter from Mary Jackson to RN describing Jackson's family complications re: race, conveying regret that she did not attend inaugural. 1 pg. 3 15 02/13/1973 Letter Handwritten letter from Mary Jackson to RN expressing regret at not meeting RN during his San Clemente stay, hoping to meet during RN's next visit there. 1 pg. 3 15 03/23/1973 Memo Memo from Leonard Garment to Rose Woods re: draft of reply letter to Mary Timberlake. 1 pg. 3 15 03/21/1973 Memo Memo from Rose Woods to Len Garment re: copy of letter RN sent to mother of Timberlake boy after the boy committed suicide. 1 pg. 3 15 03/23/1973 Letter Draft of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. 3 15 03/30/1973 Letter Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 2 of 3 Box Number Folder Number Document Date Document Type Document Description 3 15 n.d. Letter Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. 3 15 n.d. Letter Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. 3 15 n.d. Letter Copy of letter from RN to Mary Jackson re: inaugural, civil rights, family issues. 2 pgs. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 3 of 3 RMW March 16, 1973 Loie thought you should know that the Foundation ( or site selection people) had decided on the San Clemente site -- the Whittier people have not yet been told that. This is a 150 acre site -- it is govern,ment property and will have to go through the Congress to get the land set aside for the library -- she said John Dean would probably be the one to go to the Congress for it so perhaps it would be delayed for awhile. She said they really cannot do any fund raising until the site is finally selected and drawings completed, etc. THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN Dear daddy- Don't mimmi miss Lore July for Nixon is terrific To the Editor: . It was with great pride as 21 Amer- ican and intense emotion that I viewed on TV the return of OUT PWs. What made it even more heartwarm- ing was the unanimius affirmation of support by these men for President Nixon and his policies that have made them once again free men. Their ded- ication to duty and country is out- standing. This, in contrast to the whining "peace at any price" of George Mc- Govern, Mr. Shriver, Ramsey Clark, Dr. Spock, Jane Fenda, the brothers Berrigan et al who consistently vili- fied the President 25 he was accom- plishing what they could not, peace with honor. If there was one major act that brought Hanoi to sign the peace agreement, it was the President's decision to resume the bombing this past December. I supported him then. I support him now. He was ever- whelmingly successful. He's terrific. DAVID HUMES Schwenksville. PHILA. INQUIRER, March 3, 1973 President Nixon Proves His Good Memory PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON has a good memory, and a local resident can attest to it. MR. and MRS. JOHN CHANDLER were at Mayport Na- val Station last weekend when the president flew in to pick SPOTIIGHT up his daughter JULIE. and her husband DAVID EISEN- HOWER. By inda Hanks "The president came out of the plane to meet those of us who were standing there. When he was introduced to my busband and me he said he had met us before, only I had on a long dress." Mrs. Chandler said. Presi- He was right Mrs. Chandler said. The day after Christ- dent Nixon mas in 1971 she and her husband had been having dinner at the officers club with CAPT. PAUL ANDERSON when word never forgets anyone he came the president's plane was coming in to pick up Julie. meets, local "We went out to meet the plane and met the President resident says. and I was wearing a long dress," Mrs. Chandler said. The president, she said, is "absolutely charming." Nice m paper Jacksonville, Journal, Feb. 27, 1973 WELCONIE SWELLOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME MEDICOME WELCOME WELSOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WEICOME WELCOME NILLOWNED WELCOME KELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME E WEISOME WELCOME MEXOME WELCOME LCOME WELCOME WELCOME 'When Johnny comes marching home again, hurrah, hurrah!" Rochester Times-Union, Feb. 16, 1973 Daddy Mary Jackson US 706 E. Walnut St. Santa ana, California sn SERVICE. 14 1973 PM FEB 48 CA 926 AIR MAIL 11c may Fenton President Richard m. nixon White House Washington, D.C. 20500 ELSIST Person March 19, 1973 EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM TO: Rose Leonard Mary Garment Woods Race FROM: As you will note from the attached letter from Mary Jackson this is a difficult one to handle. I had one of the girls draft a letter for my reply but the President would like you to draft one for his signature. When I showed the letter to him he said this is a sad case. The father has a drinking problem - one son who was very bright got mixed up with LSD and committed suicide, so it just has not been a very happy life for the girl I would imagine. At any rate, the President would like some letter to go that would show compassion but still keep him out of what is basically a family difference or quarrel. Would you give it that old college try and send back ? Thanks. Dear Mrs. Jackson: The President very much appreciated the thoughtful interest which prompted you to write as you did on February 6, and he can understand the problems which you say have confronted you and your husband. However, the question of whether or not you would attend the Inaugural was, in the final analysis, something which only you could decide. You may be sure you would have been most welcome at the ceremonies here in Washington. Since your problem appears to be primarily one which involves your immediate family, I am sure you can appreciate why it would be neither proper nor appropriate for the President to intervene in any way. I know that he would want to extend hs very best wishes to you and Mr. Jackson. Sincerely, RMW Mrs. David Jackson 706 East Walnut Street Santa Ana, California RMW:maf February 6, 1973 Dear President Nixon, My name is Mary Jackson (Timberlake). We meant at my grand- mothers funeral in Riverside. I wanted to bring my baby along but since she is half negro my father, Dr. Phillip F. Timberlake, didn't want me to bring her. I suppose he thought that she isn't good enough for you to meet and recognize as a member of the family. My husband, David Jackson, is a black man, so my father was against our marriage. David is a political science major at the University of California at Fullerton, and plans to graduate in September 1973. He plans to go to law school at U.C.L.A. or U.C. Berkeley. My husband and I wanted to attend your inauguration since I was invited but because my husband happens to be of the negro race, my father didn't want him or our baby to go. My father said that if we went that we wouldn't see him there. That upset me and because I didn't want to ruin the occassion for him I decided not to go. My husband and I both feel that by going to your inauguration it would have been good for us in a family sense, and it would have been a great experience for both of us, also, it would have been something that our baby could have been proud of when she gets older. I really made a big mistake by letting my father's racist opinion keep us from going to your inauguration. My father has only shown us that he is a racist and is more concerned about himself than his own child's future. My husband and I both believe in justice, freedom and equality but so far it hasn't worked for us. We feel that our civil rights have been violated and that there may have been a conspiracy against us since there never has been a Negro person directly involved in the inauguration in which he was a relative of the President of the United States. I would appreciate it very much if you could give me some type of moral support or counseling on what I should do about this matter, as a relative of mine and also because it was your inauguration. It would be greatly appreciated if you would write back as soon as possible. Thank you for your time and consideration. With love, Mary Jackson Mary Jackson February 13, 1973 Dear President Nixon, When l heard that you were at the fan Clemente White House, l planned to come and All if my husband and l could speak to you or set a time that would have been convenient for you. l would have really been happy of you could have meet my husband and baby Lisa, and it would have really been an honor to us. your sudden departure was a disappointing surprise. Maybe next time you come down this way we will have a chance to visit with you. Sincerely yours many Jackson -2- EYES ONLY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 23, 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR ROSE MARY WOODS Here's a draft of the Timberlake letter for you to look at and fiddle with. I think Mary will probably continue to be something of a problem and I think further correspondence (which is inevitable) should be handled by you. The background material you sent me is attached. le Leonard Garment attachment March 21, 1973 EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM TO: Rose Mary Woods Rmw. Len Garment FROM: Here is a copy of the letter the President sent the mother of the Timberlake boy when he committed suicide after taking LSD. The girl (Mary Timberlake Jackson) is a 2nd cousin of the President and is 19 years old (born 9/27/53). Her father, Philip Timberlake) is the son of the President's Aunt Edith Milhous Timberlake. Aunt Edith died last summer. This girl has two older sisters. When you have finished with the copy of the President's letter to Frances Timberlake please return it for our files. Thanks. March 23, 1973 Dear Mary: I am sorry that you missed the Inaugural, and I can understand your feeling upset about it. The ceremonies went smoothly, and it was a grand day - Pat and I felt the parade was the best we'd ever seen. But, of course, these "occasions" which we all participate in from time to time are not the important part of life. What gives life its real meaning is how we realize ourselves on a day-to-day basis. I think you would be making a mistake to allow this sense of bitterness toward your father to spoil the happiness you can now have as a wife and mother. You mention civil rights in your letter. This is a complicated area; in a sense, we deal here with two separate problems. The problem of discrimination because of race is being corrected by law. We no longer allow people in this country to be denied jobs or homes or services of one kind or another because of the color of their skin. But the problem of prejudice, which involves people's emotions, is impossible to legislate away. The only thing that can change deeply-ingrained human attitudes is the passage of time. I have seen great changes in this during my life; you will see even more in yours. Your father is not a young man. It is unfortunately true that as we get older we find it very hard to change our ways. This is true the world over, and has always been true. It may be that you will have to accept the fact -2- that you cannot alter your father's feelings. Accept it, and don't brood over it. It is not anyone's fault. I am happy that your husband is obtaining such a fine education. This is a very sound thing for him to do. I advise you to help him and encourage him in every way you can, SO that he may realize his career ambitions. This will ensure a truly bright future for both of you in the years ahead. I have asked a member of my staff to send you some mementos from the Inaugural. I think your daughter will enjoy looking at them when she is older. With every best wish for your happiness, Lremain Sincerely yours, Mrs. David Jackson 706 East Walnut Street Santa Ana, California march 30, 1973 Dear Mary: I am sorry that you missed the Inaugural, and I can understand your feeling upset about it. The cere- monies went smoothly, and it was a grand day. Pat and I felt the parade was the best we'd ever seen. But, of course, these "occasions" which we all participate in from time to time are not the important part of life. What gives life its real meaning is how we realize ourselves on a day-to- day basis. I think you would be making a mistake to allow this sense of bitterness toward your father to spoil the happiness you can now have as a wife and mother. You mentioned civil rights in your letter. This is a complicated area; in a sense we deal here with two separate problems. The problem of discrimi- nation because of race is being corrected by law. We no longer allow people in this country to be denied jobs or homes or services of one kind or another because of the color of their skin. But the problem of prejudice, which involves people's emotions, is impossible to legislate away. The only thing that can change deeply-ingrained human attitudes is the passage of time. I have seen great changes in this during my life -- you will see even more in yours. Your father is not a young man. It is unfortunately true that as we get older we find it very hard to change our ways. This is true the world over, and has always been true. It may be that you will have to accept the fact that you cannot alter your father's feelings. Accept it, and don't brood over it. It is not anyone's fault. and - 2 - I am happy that your husband is obtaining such a fine education. This is a very sound thing for him to do. I advise you to help him and encourage him in very way you can 80 that he may realize his career ambitions. This will ensure a truly bright future for both of you in the years ahead. I have asked a member of my staff to send you some mementos from the Inaugural. I think your daughter will enjoy looking at them when she is older. With every best wish for your happiness, Sincerely, Mrs. David Jackson 706 East Walnut Street Santa Ana, California RN:Len Garment draft:RMW:ma Dear Mary: I am sorry that you missed the Inaugural, and I can understand your feeling upset about it. The cere- monies went smoothly, and it was a grand day. Pat and I felt the parade was the best we'd ever seen. But, of course, these "occasions" which we all participate in from time to time are not the important part of life. What gives life its real meaning is how we realize ourselves on a day-to- day basis. I think you would be making a mistake to allow this sense of bitterness toward your father to spoil the happiness you can now have as a wife and mother. You mentioned civil rights in your letter. This is a complicated area; in a sense we deal here with two separate problems. The problem of discrimi- nation because of race is being corrected by law. We no longer allow people in this country to be denied jobs or homes or services of one kind or another because of the color of their skin. But the problem of prejudice, which involves people's emotions, is impossible to legislate away. The only thing that can change deeply-ingrained human attitudes is the passage of time. I have seen great changes in this during my life - you will see even more in yours. Your father is not a young man. It is unfortunately true that as we get older we find it very hard to change our ways. This is true the world over, and has always been true. It may be that you will have to accept the fact that you cannot alter your father's feelings. Accept it, and don't brood over it. It is not anyone's fault. - 2 - I am happy that your husband is obtaining such a fine education. This is a very sound thing for him to do. I advise you to help him and encourage him in very way you can 80 that he may realize his career ambitions. This will ensure a truly bright future for both of you in the years ahead. I have asked a member of my staff to send you some mementos from the Inaugural. I think your daughter will enjoy looking at them when she is older. With every best wish for your happiness, Sincerely, Mrs. David Jackson 706 East Walnut Street Santa Ana, California RN:Len Garment draft:RMW:ma Dear Mary: I am sorry that you missed the Inaugural, and I can understand your feeling upset about it. The cere- monies went smoothly, and it was a grand day. Pat and I felt the parade was the best we'd ever seen. But, of course, these "occasions" which we all participate in from time to time are not the important part of life. What gives life its real meaning is how we realize ourselves on a day-to- day basis. I think you would be making a mistake to allow this sense of bitterness toward your father to spoil the happiness you can now have as a wife and mother. You mentioned civil rights in your letter. This is a complicated area; in a sense we deal here with two separate problems. The problem of discrimi- nation because of race is being corrected by law. We no longer allow people in this country to be denied jobs or homes or services of one kind or another because of the color of their skin. But the problem of prejudice, which involves people's emotions, is impossible to legislate away. The only thing that can change deeply-ingrained human attitudes is the passage of time. I have seen great changes in this during my life -- you will see even more in yours. Your father is not a young man. It is unfortunately true that as we get older we find it very hard to change our ways. This is true the world over, and has always been true. It may be that you will have to accept the fact that you cannot alter your father's feelings. Accept it, and don't brood over it. It is not anyone's fault. - 2 - I am happy that your husband is obtaining such a fine education. This is a very sound thing for him to do. I advise you to help him and encourage him in very way you can so that he may realize his career ambitions. This will ensure a truly bright future for both of you in the years ahead. I have asked a member of my staff to send you some mementos from the Inaugural. I think your daughter will enjoy looking at them when she is older. With every best wish for your happiness, Sincerely, Mrs. David Jackson 706 East Walnut Street Santa Ana, California RN:Len Garment draft:RMW:ma Dear Mary: I am sorry that you missed the Inaugural, and I can understand your feeling upset about it. The cere- monies went smoothly, and it was a grand day. Pat and I felt the parade was the best we'd ever seen. But, of course, these "occasions" which we all participate in from time to time are not the important part of life. What gives life its real meaning is how we realize ourselves on a day-to- day basis. I think you would be making a mistake to allow this sense of bitterness toward your father to spoil the happiness you can now have as a wife and mother. You mentioned civil rights in your letter. This is a complicated area; in a sense we deal here with two separate problems. The problem of discrimi- nation because of race is being corrected by law. We no longer allow people in this country to be denied jobs or homes or services of one kind or another because of the color of their skin. But the problem of prejudice, which involves people's emotions, is impossible to legislate away. The only thing that can change deeply-ingrained human attitudes is the passage of time. I have seen great changes in this during my life -- you will see even more in yours. Your father is not a young man. It is unfortunately true that as we get older we find it very hard to change our ways. This is true the world over, and has always been true. It may be that you will have to accept the fact that you cannot alter your father's feelings. Accept it, and don't brood over it. It is not anyone's fault. - 2 - I am happy that your husband is obtaining such a fine education. This is a very sound thing for him to do. I advise you to help him and encourage him in very way you can 80 that he may realize his career ambitions. This will ensure a truly bright future for both of you in the years ahead. I have asked a member of my staff to send you some mementos from the Inaugural. I think your daughter will enjoy looking at them when she is older. With every best wish for your happiness, Sincerely, Mrs. David Jackson 706 East Walnut Street Santa Ana, California RN:Len Garment draft:RMW:ma