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From John Nidecker to Rose Mary Woods RE: attached documents. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Prayer written by John Nidecker for a White House Prayer Breakfast. 1 pg. [Other Document], 11/8/1973
From John Nidecker to RN RE: a poem. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/8/1973
Copy of a letter from Louis to RN regarding previous correspondence. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/1/1973
Handwritten letter from Louis to RN regarding previous correspondence. 2 pgs. [Letter], 11/1/1973
From Loie, on behalf of the Office of the Richard Nixon Foundation, regarding attachments for PN. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/1/1973
From Leonard K. Firestone to RN RE: The Richard Nixon Foundation's progress. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/1/1973
Copy of a letter from PN to Leonard RE: RN's Library. Also included is a copy of the envelope in which the letter was mailed. 1 pg. [Letter], 10/24/1972
Envelope from The Richard Nixon Foundation to Rose Mary Woods. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Slip of paper detailing activities of Mr. Firestone. Author unknown. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From unknown to Loie regarding an attached letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/2/1974
From William S. Briner of the California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee to RN RE: La Habra law office. 2 pgs. [Letter], 11/29/1973
Envelope from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], 11/28/1973
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This file contains:
From John Nidecker to Rose Mary Woods RE: attached documents. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Prayer written by John Nidecker for a White House Prayer Breakfast. 1 pg. [Other Document], 11/8/1973
From John Nidecker to RN RE: a poem. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/8/1973
Copy of a letter from Louis to RN regarding previous correspondence. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/1/1973
Handwritten letter from Louis to RN regarding previous correspondence. 2 pgs. [Letter], 11/1/1973
From Loie, on behalf of the Office of the Richard Nixon Foundation, regarding attachments for PN. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/1/1973
From Leonard K. Firestone to RN RE: The Richard Nixon Foundation's progress. 1 pg. [Letter], 11/1/1973
Copy of a letter from PN to Leonard RE: RN's Library. Also included is a copy of the envelope in which the letter was mailed. 1 pg. [Letter], 10/24/1972
Envelope from The Richard Nixon Foundation to Rose Mary Woods. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Slip of paper detailing activities of Mr. Firestone. Author unknown. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
From unknown to Loie regarding an attached letter. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/2/1974
From William S. Briner of the California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee to RN RE: La Habra law office. 2 pgs. [Letter], 11/29/1973
Envelope from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], 11/28/1973
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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
23
N.D.
Letter
From John Nidecker to Rose Mary Woods
RE: attached documents. 1 pg.
3
23
11/08/1973
Other Document
Prayer written by John Nidecker for a White
House Prayer Breakfast. 1 pg.
3
23
11/08/1973
Letter
From John Nidecker to RN RE: a poem. 1 pg.
3
23
11/01/1973
Letter
Copy of a letter from Louis to RN regarding
previous correspondence. 1 pg.
3
23
11/01/1973
Letter
Handwritten letter from Louis to RN
regarding previous correspondence. 2 pgs.
3
23
11/01/1973
Memo
From Loie, on behalf of the Office of the
Richard Nixon Foundation, regarding
attachments for PN. Handwritten note added
by unknown. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Page 1 of 2
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
3
23
11/01/1973
Letter
From Leonard K. Firestone to RN RE: The
Richard Nixon Foundation's progress. 1 pg.
3
23
10/24/1972
Letter
Copy of a letter from PN to Leonard RE:
RN's Library. Also included is a copy of the
envelope in which the letter was mailed. 1 pg.
3
23
N.D.
Other Document
Envelope from The Richard Nixon
Foundation to Rose Mary Woods. 1 pg.
3
23
N.D.
Other Document
Slip of paper detailing activities of Mr.
Firestone. Author unknown. 1 pg.
3
23
01/02/1974
Letter
From unknown to Loie regarding an attached
letter. 1 pg.
3
23
11/29/1973
Letter
From William S. Briner of the California
Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee
to RN RE: La Habra law office. 2 pgs.
3
23
11/28/1973
Other Document
Envelope from the State of California
Department of Parks and Recreation to RN.
1 pg.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Page 2 of 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Rose:
Attached are a poem for the Boss and a prayer
I wrote for the White House Prayer Breakfast
this morning. The speaker was Cong. John
Dellenbach and I hope that it made some
impression on him ( the prayer, that is)
Sohn
PRAYER WRITTEN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PRAYER BREAKFAST
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1973
O, God, who through Thy omnipotence and wisdom are all things
accomplished. Bless Richard Nixon The President of the United
States. Impress on the minds of the people that it is Thy will
which was done in his election. Let them not be swayed by the
angel of darkness from patriotism, honesty and truth in dealing
with any crisis which might affect the great land of America.
Bless the Congress and guide its Members to deep thought and trial
of conscience, when formulating the legislation to govern our people.
Bless the Judiciary of this nation that they might act in obedience
to the basic laws which Thou hast given to Moses and Thy people
for guidance into right.
Bless the people and grant them clear and unbiased appraisals of
that which they read and hear about our land that equanimity may
be shown to all of the world.
Lastly, we pray that our nation may lead all rulers to govern with
sensibility and bring peace to the world.
We ask this O God in great humility.
Amen.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 8, 1973
Dear Mr. President:
"To be turned from one's course by men's
opinions, by blame, and by misrepresentation,
shows a man unfit to hold an office."
- Plutarch, Lives (Fabius)
A. D. 46-120
A man who bold in his determination,
Cannot be swayed by bad representation.
Nor can men's foul opinions nor their blame,
Cause him to ever hang his head in shame.
Such a strong man is our own President,
Who will not by such premises be bent.
But steadfast holds up to our God's design,
And will not bend to evil and resign.
Copy of hand-written letter
November 1, 1973
Dear Mr. President
Thank you very much for the sentiments expressed in
your phone call and letter. I am afraid I was not in any great
condition to talk at the time. Your call made me realize all
the more how important friends are. We have been friends for
many years now.
As I have said before, I am often more proud of the
enemies I have than of some acquaintances one accumulates
over one's life time. Enemies often confirm the soundness
of one's own cause and beliefs.
Please have heart and accept these sentiments
from me as a staunch and admiring friend of yours.
With best wishes to Mrs. Nixon and with many thanks
to you both for the lovely flowers.
As ever,
s/Louis
III
how. : 1973.
Dear MR. President,
Then k you very much for
the sentements in pressul in your
Phone call and letter. I am of-
raid I was not in any great
Condition to talk at the time,
you call made me realize all
the more how important friends
are. we have been friends for
many years how.
as I have said before, I
am often more proud of the
ememies I have than of some
acquaintences one accumulates our
ones life time. Enemies often Cm-
from the soundness of ones own
Cause and beliefs.
Phase have heart and
accept there sentements from
he as a standh and
IIR
a dmining friend of yours.
with but Wishes to has.
hidm and with have thanks
to you both for the lovely
flowers.
as Ever,
Office of
THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION
November 1, 1973
attached for transmittal to
Mrs. Nixon if deemed advisable
and appropriate
thank you, dear Rose, and
fondest good wishes and
affection,
Loie
from PN
to
11/13/73
RMW
LEONARD K. FIRESTONE
INFO COPIES
44TH FLOOR
515 SOUTH FLOWER STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 12006
November 1, 1973
Mrs. Richard Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Nixon:
Certainly a very bright spot on my desk when I
returned to the office today, after having been
in the Orient and Europe during the past few weeks,
was your very kind and gracious letter expressing
continuing interest in our Foundation activities.
The preliminary conceptual model I mentioned in my
previous correspondence is completed and, while
Tom Nickell of U.S.C. (who also serves as a consul-
tant to the Foundation), Loie Gaunt and I think it
conforms generally to the feelings you have with
regard to overall design and proportion, I have
held up any inspection and consideration by other
members of the Foundation until we have some con-
firmation we are headed in the right direction.
Tom Nickell and I will be in Philadelphia on U.S.C.
business on December 9th. If on either the pre-
ceding or following day you or any members of your
family would want to see the model and discuss it
briefly, our schedule could easily be arranged to
be in Washington on either December 8th or 10th --
and I would have the bonus of a visit with my son,
Kim, and his family there.
In any event, I wanted to let you know we stand
ready whenever and wherever it is convenient for
us to have the benefit of some Nixon Family guidance.
Special good wishes and kindest regards come to all
of you from Nicky and me.
Sincerely,
femaral
Leonard K. Firestone
President
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Dear Leonard- -
your mate regarding plane
for the Livery was greating
appreciated
as a family was are
Vitally interested in are
decisions as we feel the
Library should reflect the
individual preference of
the President, Our Vate is
for Spanish Style ; definitely
traditional not modemisthe !
Lather than a special
trip to Washington as you
affered, please let us know
of any plans to he here
so that we Chard and To schedule;
otherwise when in - Unforma
we shall telephone you
with constant approxiation
and are hast hushie to you
and nicky ,
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mr. Leonard Firestone
515 South Flawar Street
has angeles, California
90071
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THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION
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44TH FLOOR WURI
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071 AVA
515 SOUTH LOWER STREET
SOA AM = TES.CA
UNITED 1451 NOV CJ W POST
Miss Rose Mary Woods
Executive Assistant
to The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Loie said she knew Mr. Firestone would be
happy to talk with Jap Burch and George
Rochester about this and also Briner - she
said this group is premature since nothing has
been done about the Whittier law office which
was more important and she doesn't think it
should be named an historical landmark at this
time so long as they could not get the designation
through the office being in the Chamber of
Commerce building, etc., but rather by having to
tie it to the President's political thoughts at that
time in his career.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 2, 1974
Dear Loie:
Here is the letter Marje discussed
with you earlier today. It will be
greatly appreciated if Mr. Firestone
will talk with the appropriate people
who have formed the Nixon Law
Office Preservation Committee and
with Mr. Briner and suggest that
the naming of the La Habra office
as an historical landmark be
deferred until after the expiration of
the President's term in office.
Many thanks -- love,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-RESOURCES AGENCY
RONALD REAGAN, Governor
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL LANDMARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
POST OFFICE BOX 2390
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95811
November 29, 1973
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
RE
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Nixon:
The California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee has received an appli-
cation to have your original office site in La Habra recognized as a State
Historical Landmark from a group of local citizens in La Habra, California,
who have formed the Nixon Law Office Preservation, Incorporated.
The California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee, meeting in regular
session in Pasadena on November 8, 1973, considered the application and found
it advisable to defer approval pending additional information. The criteria
by which all landmark applications are measured states that an Historical Land-
mark Site, in order to qualify for State registration, must have in some way
significantly contributed to the cultural, social, economic, political, mili-
tary, etc., heritage of California. There is no doubt that the site which you
occupied, when your political views and philosophies were formed and your con-
sideration of a career in public service started, is a significant Historical
Site in California.
The Nixon Law Office Preservation group has gone to great length to gather
material showing this to be true as concerns the site of your law office in
La Habra. These La Habrans have appeared before our Landmarks Advisory Committee
and made an eloquent and effective presentation, but because the granting of
Landmark status is an important and significant undertaking, the Committee has
temporarily deferred action. We feel very fortunate that we can consult with you
on this Landmark Application before taking further action. Often we are forced
to use newspaper accounts and primary research evidence to weigh the evidence
before making a decision, but because you are the principal in this action, your
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confirmation that this office in La Habra was the site from which your political
career was Launched would remove all doubt for all time that this was truly an
Historical Landmark Site.
It is the responsibility of the California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee
to recommend those sites, which in its judgment, they feel are most significant to
the history of California, to William Penn Mott, Jr., Director of the California
Department of Parks and Recreation. Director Mott also is the State Historic
Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and as
such exercises a great deal of care in accepting each of the recommendations of
the California Historical Landmarks Advisory Committee. The Committee, in turn,
studies each application very carefully so that we can be sure that all Historical
Landmarks in California are truly significant.
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
-2-
November 29, 1973
President of the United States
It was suggested that because you are still in office, you might wish to defer the
actual placing of a Landmark Plaque until after the expiration of your present
term. This was a passing remark at the recent hearing, but does merit your con-
sideration, if it is your wish to delay this actual posting of the plaque, we, of
course, would accede to your wishes.
"
If at all possible, we would like to hear from you on this subject to confirm
whether or not you feel that the La Habra office was significant in your early
political life, and whether or not you would like this action deferred until
your full term of office has expired.
Thank you in advance for any consideration given to this request.
Sincerely,
Brimer
Wm S. Briner, Executive Secretary
California Historical Landmarks
Advisory Committee
F-3a/2
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
US POSIAGE
P.O. Box 2390
S NOV2873
Sacramento, California 95811
E71
CALIF
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
The White House
AIR MAIL
Washington, D.C. 20500
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