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Chicago Daily News article, Meanwhile Back in Chicago GOP Has Big Plans Afoot, by unknown author. 1 pg. 3 copies. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 7/12/1960
Unknown newspaper article, Tremendous Welcome Geared Up for Kennedy, by Grace Bassett. 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 7/9/1960
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Bob Finch about the convention. 1 pg. [Letter], 7/18/1960
Letter from H.R. Haldeman to Mr. Moyer. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/30/1960
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Bob Finch. RE: Chicago Convention. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/30/1960
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Len Hall and Bob Finch. Subject: Convention Seconding Speeches. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/23/1960
Letter from Charles Farrington Jr. to H.R. Haldeman. 2 pgs. Attached to previous. [Letter], 6/8/1960
Letter from H.R. Haldeman to Advance Men. RE: Republican National Convention- July 25. 1 pg. Duplicate not scanned. [Letter], 5/31/1960
Letter from H.R.H. to Convention file. 1 pg. [Letter], 5/2/1960
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Chicago Daily News article, Meanwhile Back in Chicago GOP Has Big Plans Afoot, by unknown author. 1 pg. 3 copies. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 7/12/1960
Unknown newspaper article, Tremendous Welcome Geared Up for Kennedy, by Grace Bassett. 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 7/9/1960
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Bob Finch about the convention. 1 pg. [Letter], 7/18/1960
Letter from H.R. Haldeman to Mr. Moyer. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/30/1960
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Bob Finch. RE: Chicago Convention. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/30/1960
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Len Hall and Bob Finch. Subject: Convention Seconding Speeches. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/23/1960
Letter from Charles Farrington Jr. to H.R. Haldeman. 2 pgs. Attached to previous. [Letter], 6/8/1960
Letter from H.R. Haldeman to Advance Men. RE: Republican National Convention- July 25. 1 pg. Duplicate not scanned. [Letter], 5/31/1960
Letter from H.R.H. to Convention file. 1 pg. [Letter], 5/2/1960
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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
52
39
07/12/1960
Newspaper
Chicago Daily News article, Meanwhile
Back in Chicago GOP Has Big Plans Afoot,
by unknown author. 1 pg. 3 copies. Not
scanned.
52
39
07/09/1960
Newspaper
Unknown newspaper article, Tremendous
Welcome Geared Up for Kennedy, by Grace
Bassett. 1 pg. Not scanned.
52
39
07/18/1960
Letter
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Bob Finch
about the convention. 1 pg.
52
39
06/30/1960
Letter
Letter from H.R. Haldeman to Mr. Moyer. 1
pg.
52
39
06/30/1960
Letter
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Bob Finch.
RE: Chicago Convention. 1 pg.
52
39
06/23/1960
Letter
Letter from Bob Haldeman to Len Hall and
Bob Finch. Subject: Convention Seconding
Speeches. 1 pg.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Page 1 of 2
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
52
39
06/08/1960
Letter
Letter from Charles Farrington Jr. to H.R.
Haldeman. 2 pgs. Attached to previous.
52
39
05/31/1960
Letter
Letter from H.R. Haldeman to Advance Men.
RE: Republican National Convention- July
25. 1 pg. Duplicate not scanned.
52
39
05/02/1960
Letter
Letter from H.R.H. to Convention file. 1 pg.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Page 2 of 2
July 18, 1960
TO: Bob Finch
FROM: Bob Haldeman
Following are some notes on the last couple of calls from Neidecker
in Chicago:
1) He has been in touch with Negro leaders and among other things,
they are pushing for a Mrs. Rogers, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney
in Illinois, who is a widely-respected Negro leader, to be considered
as a seconder for the Vice President's nomination.
2) The negro group also wants to be sure that Thruston Morton is going
to come out of the Convention hall and greet the Negro demonstrators,
the marchers, when they arrive at the Amphitheatre at about 7:30 Monday.
It seems that Paul Butler came out of the L.A. Convention hall and greeted
them and they expect the same treatment from the Republicans.
3) It looks as though we will be out of luck on landing the helicopter in
Lincoln Park since there are some city regulations against this.
4) The big billboard across from the Convention hall that we were trying
to get for Nixon Volunteers is apparently not available now because Mayor
Dailey has pre-empted it to put his own welcome to the convention message
on.
6/30/60
CPS
June 30, 1960
Mr. Moyer, Resident Manager
Hotel Blackstone
Chicago, Illinois
Dear Mr. Moyer:
I would appreciate it very much if you would send me a written confirmation
of my reservations and those for John Ehrlichman for the Convention.
As best I can determine at this point, we will both be arriving on July 23rd
and staying until approximately the 31st.
As we originally requested, we will need two twin-bedded rooms since both
Mrs. Haldeman and Mrs. Ehrlichman will be accompanying us. Also, as you
know, we would like to be located in some other part of the Hotel than that oc-
cupied by the Vice President's immediate party.
These two reservations are for our personal use and we will both be involved
in staff activities for the Vice President 50 you may see our names appearing
on some other room requirements in addition to the ones 1 have requested
directly. This does not mean the other request will take care of our personal
needs and therefore I want to be sure that you are holding the two rooms for us
as we requested some months ago.
Thanks very much for taking care of this. I will look forward to hearing regard-
ing confirmation. I am certainly looking forward to seeing you and the rest of
the Blackstone gang in a couple of weeks.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldeman
HRH:cfo
cc: John Ehrlichman
6/30/60
C / S
June 30, 1960
TO: Bob Finch
ee: Don Hughes, Rose Woods, Pate Flanigan
FROM: Bob Haldeman
RE: CHICAGO CONVENTION
Per your request, I have made an assignment of one of the Advance
Men to attend to Mrs. Frank Nixon during the period of the Convention.
John Whitaker has agreed to de this and I personally feel he will do an
excellent job and is very well suited for this assignment.
If there is any adverse feeling on your part or that of anyone else con-
cerned, please let me know right away so I can make the necessary
change.
6/23/60
H. RH.
C/S
June 23, 1960
TO: Len Hall, Bob Finch
FROM: Bob Haldeman
SUBJECT: CONVENTION SECONDING SPEECHES
I have had a letter from Charles Farrington Jr., who, as you know, will probably
be working with us as an Advance Man during the campaign.
Charlie says that his father, who will be a delegate from Arisona, has a fervent
desire to give one of the seconding speeches for the Vice President. Charlie realizes
that this is probably an unrealistic desire, but he points out that it might be worth-
while having an Arisona delegate affirm the Arisona state's basic sentiments for
Nixon by seconding the Vice President. especially in view of the Goldwater sit-
uation. Charlie says his father is acquainted with the Vice President and with Len
Hall, Charlie Halleck and others who will be running the convention. He also points
out that his father was elected as a delegate over the strenuous opposition of some
who considered his pro-Nixen attitude treasonous in the wake of the local stampede
to Barry Goldwater.
Charlie says, however, that his father is simply a realist that believes that Nixon
will make the best president, while Goldwater makes the best Senator.
I, of course, have no knowledge of what the plans are in this regard and am merely
passing this along as information. I do think it would be a good idea If one of you
would drop Charlie a note when you have the opportunity.
FARRINGTON associates
PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANTS
June 8, 1960
Mr. H. R. Haldeman
P. O. Box 7398
Washington 4, D. C.
Dear Bob:
I have received your greatly informative memoranda
regarding the recent New York and Illinois trips by the
Vice President. Also, I have your general information to
the effect that only the regular staff will be in the
Nixon party at the Convention. This, of course, is most
disappointing to me because I had hoped there might be
some way in which I could be of service at that time. It
is still possible that I will want to go on my own and, if
so, I will probably write to you regarding hotel
accomodations and admission to Convention activities.
Inasmuch as my participation in the Nixon campaign has
been seriously frowned upon by Senator Goldwater, I am
afraid the possibility of securing such assistance from
him at this time is rather remote.
There is one other area in which I should like to ask
Fift
your counsel and, if possible, your help, Bob, and that
concerns the fervent -- though conceivably unrealistic --
desire of my Dad, who is a Delegate from Arizona, to give
Fan
one of the seconding speeches for the Vice President. I
am aware, of course, that such details are worked out well
in advance and that there are many who will be clamoring
for the same recognition. Nevertheless, in view of the
Goldwater situation, which admittedly is not too serious
as far as Mr. Nixon is concerned, it might be worthwhile
to consider having an Arizona Delegate affirm this State's
basic sentiments for Nixon in this manner. Dad is
acquainted with the Vice President and with Len Hall,
Charlie Halleck, and others who will be running that show;
and, I might add, he was elected as a Delegate over the
strenuous opposition of some who considered his pro-Nixon
2727 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PHOENIX. ARIZONA CRESTWOOD 9.6421
Mr. H. R. Haldeman
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June 8, 1960
attitude treasonous in the wake of the local stampede to
Barry Goldwater. Rest assured, however, that such is not
the case. He is simply a realist who believes that Nixon
will make the best President, while Goldwater makes the
best Senator. If you have any good thoughts about this,
please pass them along.
For most of the balance of the Summer, Bob -- or at
least until my assignment in the campaign begins ( I am
figuring on the months of September and October for this )
-- I will be spending quite a bit of time in the Los
Angeles area. Consequently, for the time being, mail will
reach me quicker if it is addressed to my home: 512 East
Third Street, Scottsdale, Arizona -- telephone WHitney
5-2733. As soon as possible, I will advise you of an
address and telephone number over there where you can
reach me in case of emergency.
With best personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
Charlie
Charles Farrington, Jr.
5/21/60
HKH
e/E
May 31, 1960
TO: Advance Men
FROM: H. R. Haldeman
RE: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION - JULY 25
Most of you have indicated an interest or at least a
question regarding participation in the forthcoming
Republican National Convention in Chicago on July 25th.
As you can readily understand, the staff of the Vice
President will be very limited at the Convention. Other
than the few people necessary to handle press contact and
actual office operations, the general arrangements and
activities at the Convention will be in the hands of
the National Committee.
We therefore will not be planning to bring a large group
into Chicago either prior to or during the Convention.
We may, however, be able to make arrangements for
Hotel space and admission to the Convention sessions
for you on the basis of your coming as an observer and
at your own expense.
If you do want a hotel room and admission to the
sessions, would you please let me know before June 8th
and we will do our best to fix you up. The specific
plans for activity immediately after the Convention
and on through the campaign period are not yet set,
but I will advise you as soon as we have something
definite.
Best regards.
5/25/60
H. R. H.
c/s
May 25, 1960
TO: Advance Men
FROM: H. R. Haldeman
DRAFT
RE: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION - JULY 25
Most of you have indicated an interest or at least a
question regarding participation in the fortheeming
Republican National Convention in Chicago on July 25th.
As you can readily understand, the staff of the Vice
President will be very limited at the Convention. Other
than the few people necessary to handle press contact and
actual office sperations, the general arrangements and
activities at the Convention will be in the hands of the
National Committee.
We therefore will not be planning to bring a large group
into Chicago either prior to or during the Convention.
We may, however, be able to make arrangements for Hotel
space and admission to the Convention sessions for you
on the basis of your coming as an observer and at your
own expense.
If you do want a hotel room and admission to the sessions,
would you please let me know before June 1st and we will do
our best to fix you up. The specific plans for activity
immediately after the Convention and on through the campaign
period are not yet set, but I will advise you as soon as we
have something definite.
Best regards.
5/2/60
H.R.H.
c/s
May 2, 1960
TO: Convention file
FROM: H. R. H.
John Ehrlichman recommends H. Spencer Congrom, President of the
Young Republicans in Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute
as a possible worker at the Convention. He is planning to attend
the Convention anyway and John feels he would be a very good organ-
izer and available for whatever we might want him to do.
He is apparently extremely right-wing but is strongly pro-Nixon.
He can be contacted through the Indiana State Teachers College or
in care of John Church, County Republican Chairman, 728 Cherry
Street, Terre Haute, Indiana.