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Re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Signed by "D.W." re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Memo], 4/17/1962
Re: Grant Reynolds and possible meeting with Black leaders. 1 page. [Memo], 5/3/1962
Handwritten notes re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Signed by "D.W." re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Memo], 4/17/1962
To Bob Wilson from H.R. Haldeman re: Grant Reynolds and possible meeting between Nixon and he. 1 page. [Letter], 3/22/1962
To H.R. Haldeman from Sandy Quinn re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Letter], 3/7/1962
To Bob Wilson from H.R. Haldeman re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Letter], 3/13/1962
"Urban Dept. Plan Called 'Dirty Trick'" by Earl Behrens, published in San Francisco Chronicle. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/21/1962
"Nixon Urged to Get Negro Aide'" by Thomas C. Fleming, published in The Sun-Reporter. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/24/1962
"GOP 'Stupid' in '60 Campaign--Top GOPer" by Jack S. McDowell, unknown newspaper. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/21/1962
"Top Negro Aide Urged For Nixon", unknown newspaper. Not scanned. [Newspaper], n.d.
"Thomas C. Fleming's Weekly Report", published in The Sun-Reporter. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/24/1962
Editorials: "Nixon Homework Needed" and "Thomas C. Fleming's Weekly Report," published in The Sun-Times. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 3/3/1962
From H.R. Haldeman to R.H. Finch, H. Kalmbach, and N. Morris re: Meeting with Grant Reynolds on Feb. 21, 1962. 2 pages. [Memo], 2/22/1962
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This file contains:
Re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Signed by "D.W." re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Memo], 4/17/1962
Re: Grant Reynolds and possible meeting with Black leaders. 1 page. [Memo], 5/3/1962
Handwritten notes re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Signed by "D.W." re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Memo], 4/17/1962
To Bob Wilson from H.R. Haldeman re: Grant Reynolds and possible meeting between Nixon and he. 1 page. [Letter], 3/22/1962
To H.R. Haldeman from Sandy Quinn re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Letter], 3/7/1962
To Bob Wilson from H.R. Haldeman re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page. [Letter], 3/13/1962
"Urban Dept. Plan Called 'Dirty Trick'" by Earl Behrens, published in San Francisco Chronicle. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/21/1962
"Nixon Urged to Get Negro Aide'" by Thomas C. Fleming, published in The Sun-Reporter. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/24/1962
"GOP 'Stupid' in '60 Campaign--Top GOPer" by Jack S. McDowell, unknown newspaper. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/21/1962
"Top Negro Aide Urged For Nixon", unknown newspaper. Not scanned. [Newspaper], n.d.
"Thomas C. Fleming's Weekly Report", published in The Sun-Reporter. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 2/24/1962
Editorials: "Nixon Homework Needed" and "Thomas C. Fleming's Weekly Report," published in The Sun-Times. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 3/3/1962
From H.R. Haldeman to R.H. Finch, H. Kalmbach, and N. Morris re: Meeting with Grant Reynolds on Feb. 21, 1962. 2 pages. [Memo], 2/22/1962
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
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Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
15
n.d.
Memo
Re: Grant Reynolds. 1 page.
60
15
04/17/1962
Memo
Signed by "D.W." re: Grant Reynolds. 1
page.
60
15
05/03/1962
Memo
Re: Grant Reynolds and possible meeting
with Negro leaders. 1 page.
60
15
n.d.
Other Document
Handwritten notes re: Grant Reynolds. 1
page.
60
15
04/17/1962
Memo
Signed by "D.W." re: Grant Reynolds. 1
page.
60
15
03/22/1962
Letter
To Bob Wilson from H.R. Haldeman re:
Grant Reynolds and possible meeting
between Nixon and he. 1 page.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 1 of 3
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
15
03/07/1962
Letter
To H.R. Haldeman from Sandy Quinn re:
Grant Reynolds. 1 page.
60
15
03/13/1962
Letter
To Bob Wilson from H.R. Haldeman re:
Grant Reynolds. 1 page.
60
15
02/21/1962
Newspaper
"Urban Dept. Plan Called 'Dirty Trick" by
Earl Behrens, published in San Francisco
Chronicle. Not scanned.
60
15
02/24/1962
Newspaper
"Nixon Urged to Get Negro Aide" by
Thomas C. Fleming, published in The Sun-
Reporter. Not scanned.
60
15
02/21/1962
Newspaper
"GOP 'Stupid' in '60 Campaign--Top GOPer"
by Jack S. McDowell, unknown newspaper.
Not scanned.
60
15
n.d.
Newspaper
"Top Negro Aide Urged For Nixon",
unknown newspaper. Not scanned.
60
15
02/24/1962
Newspaper
"Thomas C. Fleming's Weekly Report",
published in The Sun-Reporter. Not scanned.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 2 of 3
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
15
03/03/1962
Newspaper
Editorials: "Nixon Homework Needed" and
"Thomas C. Fleming's Weekly Report,"
published in The Sun-Times. Not scanned.
60
15
02/22/1962
Memo
From H.R. Haldeman to R.H. Finch, H.
Kalmbach, and N. Morris re: Meeting with
Grant Reynolds on Feb. 21, 1962. 2 pages.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Page 3 of 3
Coraw Reynolds -
per conv. with HEIN- - 5/9
he will be here 6/19-24
See - Negro file - CORRES.
w/ Valley Knudren
4-17-62
Grant Reynolds called - said had just come from Washington -
Bob Wilson had told him to call you and find out if there is anything
out here he can do to help.
- said he picked up some very valuable information in D.C. - namely
that the Democrats are sending out the same Negro team that was so
successful in the New Jersey election.
- it is Reynold's theory that what we should do is have someone of
national importance raise some very hot issues that will get them debating
among themselves - thereby cutting their effectiveness -- and he thinks
he has the gimmick to accomplish it
said would have to have full
press coverage!
- continuing -- he said he has been invited to come out here by Rev. Garner
for a speech at the closing of the Negro History Program
which would
be excellent timing
that Luther King has just denounced the President
for failing in his leadership
Reynolds would produce "strong, ringing
denunciation of the Civil Rights Program - properly documented -- and
strong demands on NAACP on the Executive Order on housing -- with the
idea of forcing Bob Weaver to resign. "
- Reynolds said he had authority from Washington to do this -- but needs
to hear from you. Is waiting for your call. Will be in his office all afternonn -
White Plains, N.Y. Area Code 914 - Rockwell 1-6161.
DW
5-3-62
IMPORTANT
10:00 AM
Valley Knudsen called you this morning (did not say who
was calling - but I recognized her voice) -- and when she
found out you were not here asked for Herb - and he took call.
Herb then reported
Valley is really stirred up Grant Reynolds had called
her this morning - said he had been waiting for weeks to
hear from you about coming out - arranging a meeting with
the Negro leaders.
Herb, of course, knew nothing about the matter but the
main thing was that Reynolds' call to Valley really
had her upset.
Told Herb you wouldn't be back until 2:30 PM -- that you
were planning to call Reynolds -- but apparently Valley's
attitude called for quick action, in his opinion -- and
he said he would call her back -- that maybe he could
call Reynolds or otherwise try to help out.
I suggested he wait that I knew you were going to get in
touch with Reynolds - that perhaps had delayed because of
certain questions about the deal -- and that for the few
hours involved, it might be better to check it out with you
first.
He agreed - and I guess was going to call Valley back and
explain the situation - and quiet her down.
Herb stressed to me this was something that definitely
you should try to take care of this afternoon.
(Grant Reynolds' phone number in White Plains, N.Y. is
Rockwell 1-6161)
Reynolds an CGO For nite - NY23 hospital LE
KC following whend 6tr in Detroit free afterbin
Trenton on 8th
Reynolds
had call Rev. Garner re:may 20
and on 26th
press conference- -
wide publicity to charges of Dears
disturb Negro community
frew coming end of april or fust of may
Phil Whiteman - did job on Hughes Jung
then Lours martin dep Chan Den Nore Ca a
patronage man
Debora Paitridge - Uagton Powells office
his theory drop bombshell put them on
defensive -
then let our people doing organization
Civil Rights long only 50% normal attendance
K admin done great PRjob
Reynolds Thinks we should pull request
before they get started
ask why K hasn't done 20.8 so
hottest issue is housing -
4-17-62
Grant Reynolds called - said had just come from Washington -
Bob Wilson had told him to call you and find out if there is anything
out here he can do to help.
- said he picked up some very valuable information in D.C. - namely
that the Democrats are sending out the same Negro team that was so
successful in the New Jersey election.
- it is Reynold's theory that what we should do is have someone of
national importance raise some very hot issues that will get them debating
among themselves - thereby cutting their effectiveness -- and he thinks
he has the gimmick to accomplish it
said would have to have full
press coverage!
- continuing -- he said he has been invited to come out here by Rev. Garner
for a speech at the closing of the Negro History Program
which would
be excellent timing
that Luther King has just denounced the President
for failing in his leadership
Reynolds would produce "strong, ringing
denunciation of the Civil Rights Program - properly documented -- and
strong demands on NAACP on the Executive Order on housing -- with the
idea of forcing Bob Weaver to resign."
- Reynolds said he had authority from Washington to do this -- but needs
to hear from you. Is waiting for your call. Will be in his office all afternonn -
White Plains, N.Y. Area Code 914 - Rockwell 1-6161.
DID
March 22, 1952
Dear Bob:
Thanks for your note regarding Grant Reynolds.
I have heard nothing from him since his trip out here, and
don't have his address in New York. If you think it would
be a good Idea for me to get in touch with him before
he comes back to California, I will certainly follow your
advice.
I will also do my best to arrange an appointment for Mr. Reynolds
with the Candidate (as I tried to do on his last trip, also), but
we are running into the usual problem which you, among all men,
are most familiar with - - namely, a total absence of the
Candidate's time for things he should do.
I agree, however, an Interview would undoubtedly be helpful
on both sides, and will do my best to work It out.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldeman
Honorable Bob Wilson
House Office Building
Washington 25, D. C.
File: - W
X - Reynolds
X - chron.
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
Bob Haldeman
Date:
March 7, 1962
From:
Sandy Quinn
Subject:
Grant Reynolds
Distribution:
File
In answer to your request regarding Grant Reynolds and his
San Francisco Press Conference, attached are copies of stories
which resulted from his meeting with the press February 20th.
I might also add that following the press conference, Ed Slevin,
who handles the San Francisco office of the State Central Com-
mittee, asked Mr. Reynolds if he would sit down and discuss
the Negro problem in California. Reynolds said that he was too
busy with speaking engagements and that he would make his re-
port to the National Committee. Slevin, who arranged the press
conference, felt that Reynolds was very uncooperative and that
he did more harm than good during his San Francisco stay.
As I mentioned to you some time ago, I called Mr. Reynolds upon
his arrival in Los Angeles and invited him to attend Garner's
Negro affair in Pasadena. He replied that he was much too busy
and proceeded to tell me all the mistakes we were making with
the Negro voters in California and that it was imperative that he
talk to RN immediately.
That is the only contact I have had with him.
so
March 13, 1962
Dear Bob:
Thought you might be interested in the attached memorandum
from Sandy Quinn and the press clippings arising from
Grant Reynolds' recent visit.
As Reynolds probably told you, I covered with him imme-
diately prior to his departure the fact that we had had some
adverse reaction among our own supporters to a number of
the comments he had made at meetings and press
conferences.
I do feel that Reynolds' recommendations can be of great
help to us, but that his activities in California should be
limited to constructive matters rather than criticism of
past or present errors -- especially in public.
I understand Reynolds is going to be back out here in April and
hope we can take further advantage of his advice and counsel.
However, I also hope you will have an opportunity to discuss with him
the necessity for accentuating the positive.
Best regards.
Sincerely,
H. R. Haldsman
Honorable Bob Wilson
House Office Building
Washington 25, D. C.
File: Wilson
X - Reynolds
X - chron.
Negro File
2-22-62
Bob Haldeman
Meeting with Grant Reynolds February 21, 1962
R. H. Finch
H. Kalmbach
N. Norris
Reynolds strongly recommends the following as key Negro people in their
respective areas:
San Diego
Alpha Montgomery, an outstanding young lawyer.
Oakland
George Vaughns, erstwhile candidate for Comptroller, who is
now not going to run for that office, but probably will run for a
Judgeship.
Los Angeles
No. 1
Brice Taylor
No. 2
A tie between Cris Wright and Norman Houston.
No. 3
Dr. Gray (Reynolds says he makes a lot of noise,
but is not the top guy)
Also in Los Angeles, Reynolds recommends strong backing for a young
lawyer named Williams who could be persuaded to run for the Assembly in
the Elst District. He is an atterney with NAACP and would be an outstanding
candidate, according to Reynolds.
Reynolds strongly recommends that we not get intelved with O'Brien (I don't
know the rest of his name). He also feels we should not work with Garner,
but does recommend that we have Paul Williams check out Garner's ministers
group; Reynolds feels we should try to get Williams' minister to work with
us since he would be outstanding. He also recommends that we counsel at
all times with Paul Williams and George Beavers, but in no circumstances
should we attempt to project to the Negro community through them.
Memo: Negro File
Page 2
2-22-62
The formula he recommends for selecting people with whom to identify our
campaign in the Negro area is to find the Negro who identifies himself with
the struggle of the Negro, who serves in picket lines, belongs to the NAACP,
etc. These are the people who will do us some good in reaching the rank
and file.
Reynolds strongly recommends we utilize the disc jockeys who beam into the
Negro communities. He feels they can be much more effective than the
Negro press, which we will have trouble with anyway. He says that Loren
Miller of The Eagle will support Kuchel, but probably will not support Nixon.
Reynolds recommends that we call Paul Williams and discuss with him the
possibility of having two or three Negro ministers set up dinners for RN in
their churches. We would have to pay for the dinners at about $1.00 per plate,
but they would be given by the ministers and presumably would be very
effective.
Reynolds says our problem with the Negro is that he is not welcome in the
top echelon of the Nixon organization. He feels it is essential that in all cities
of major size we have a Negro in our top group and working on the entire
picture. He believes we will not change the Nixon image among the rank and
file Negroes until they feel welcome, warm and wanted in the upper strata of
the campaign. He feels the fact that Nimon never came to Harlem during the
Presidential campaign had a damaging effect on Negroes all over the country
because they say he didn't care enough about them even to make one visit to
Harlem.
Reynolds feels we need to use imagination and daring in our approach to the
Negro problem, and not confine ourselves to sterectyped plans and program.
He explains his own rather damaging utterances by saying that he feels it does
no good for him to try to build Nixon at this point because no one will buy it,
but be can be effective by criticising JFK, and point out where the problems
are with the thought they will be corrected.
**