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This file contains:
From Kehrli to Ralph E. Becker RE: the latter's recent operation. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/4/1971
From Kehrli to Colson laying the groundwork for a Saturday Plans Board Meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/16/1971
From DeVan L. Shumway to Haldeman and Klein RE: notes from a Saturday meeting, particularly on campaign issues. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Kehrli to Bobby Colbert RE: Haldeman's inability to see Colbert on his birthday. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/6/1971
From Kehrli to "Follow-Up" RE: LynRae's vacation. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/12/1971
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: John Nidecker's role in Clem Stone's Illinois campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/31/1971
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: the possible purchase of a box at the Kennedy Center. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 8/24/1971
Copy of a memo from Rose Mary Woods to RN RE: Elmer Bobst's interest in purchasing a box at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Handwritten note on original added by RN. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 7/28/1971
Endewoment and theater layout information on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 6 pgs. [Subject: Personal] [Other Document], no date
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: a signed picture of Angew sent to the L.A. Country Club. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Kehrli to H.B. Noseman RE: the gift of a pipe cleaning kit. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Letter], 8/16/1971
From Kehrli to J. Paull Marshall RE: an invitation for Haldeman to a football party. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/10/1971
From Kehrli to Strachan RE: Susan Edwards as the new poll reporter for the RNC. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Kehrli to Paul T. Shirley RE: the latter's request to help with RN's 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 8/13/1971
From Kehrli to Saul J. Turell thanking him for the loan of two films. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/18/1971
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This file contains:
From Kehrli to Ralph E. Becker RE: the latter's recent operation. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/4/1971
From Kehrli to Colson laying the groundwork for a Saturday Plans Board Meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/16/1971
From DeVan L. Shumway to Haldeman and Klein RE: notes from a Saturday meeting, particularly on campaign issues. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Kehrli to Bobby Colbert RE: Haldeman's inability to see Colbert on his birthday. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/6/1971
From Kehrli to "Follow-Up" RE: LynRae's vacation. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/12/1971
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: John Nidecker's role in Clem Stone's Illinois campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/31/1971
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: the possible purchase of a box at the Kennedy Center. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 8/24/1971
Copy of a memo from Rose Mary Woods to RN RE: Elmer Bobst's interest in purchasing a box at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Handwritten note on original added by RN. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 7/28/1971
Endewoment and theater layout information on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 6 pgs. [Subject: Personal] [Other Document], no date
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: a signed picture of Angew sent to the L.A. Country Club. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Kehrli to H.B. Noseman RE: the gift of a pipe cleaning kit. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Letter], 8/16/1971
From Kehrli to J. Paull Marshall RE: an invitation for Haldeman to a football party. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/10/1971
From Kehrli to Strachan RE: Susan Edwards as the new poll reporter for the RNC. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Kehrli to Paul T. Shirley RE: the latter's request to help with RN's 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 8/13/1971
From Kehrli to Saul J. Turell thanking him for the loan of two films. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/18/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
10
33
8/4/1971
Personal
Letter
From Kehrli to Ralph E. Becker RE: the
latter's recent operation. 1 pg.
10
33
8/16/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Kehrli to Colson laying the
groundwork for a Saturday Plans Board
Meeting. 1 pg.
10
33
8/9/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From DeVan L. Shumway to Haldeman and
Klein RE: notes from a Saturday meeting,
particularly on campaign issues. 3 pgs.
10
33
8/6/1971
Personal
Letter
From Kehrli to Bobby Colbert RE:
Haldeman's inability to see Colbert on his
birthday. 1 pg.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Page 1 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
10
33
8/12/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Kehrli to "Follow-Up" RE: LynRae's
vacation. Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 1 pg.
10
33
8/31/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: John
Nidecker's role in Clem Stone's Illinois
campaign. 1 pg.
10
33
8/24/1971
Personal
Memo
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: the possible
purchase of a box at the Kennedy Center. 1
pg.
10
33
7/28/1971
White House Staff
Memo
Copy of a memo from Rose Mary Woods to
RN RE: Elmer Bobst's interest in purchasing
a box at the Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts. Handwritten note on
original added by RN. 1 pg.
10
33
Personal
Other Document
Endewoment and theater layout information
on the John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts. Handwritten notes added
by unknown. 6 pgs.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Page 2 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
10
33
8/4/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Kehrli to Haldeman RE: a signed
picture of Angew sent to the L.A. Country
Club. 1 pg.
10
33
8/16/1971
White House Staff
Letter
From Kehrli to H.B. Noseman RE: the gift of
a pipe cleaning kit. 1 pg.
10
33
8/10/1971
Personal
Letter
From Kehrli to J. Paull Marshall RE: an
invitation for Haldeman to a football party. 1
pg.
10
33
8/20/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Kehrli to Strachan RE: Susan Edwards
as the new poll reporter for the RNC. 1 pg.
10
33
8/13/1971
Campaign
Letter
From Kehrli to Paul T. Shirley RE: the
latter's request to help with RN's 1972
campaign. 1 pg.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Page 3 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
10
33
8/18/1971
Personal
Letter
From Kehrli to Saul J. Turell thanking him
for the loan of two films. 1 pg.
Monday, December 06, 2010
Page 4 of 4
August 4, 1971
Dear Ralph:
Just a short note to wish you the best
as you recuperate from what I hope was
a completely successful operation.
I enjoyed talking with you yesterday
morning and want to wish you the best
of luck.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Kehrli
Ralph E. Becker, Esq.
New York Hospital
Room 1219
East 68th Street
New York, New York
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August 16, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLI
SUBJECT:
Saturday Plans Board
Meeting
Attached is a copy of the notes from the last Saturday
Plans Board Meeting. The attendance was not exactly
overwhelming and evidently this was the first meeting
of this group in quite a while.
The question of how any ideas that come out of these
meetings are handled has come up as well as the coordina-
tion --- if any -- that exists so that someone has control
of these projects.
I assume you just review this whenever it comes in and
follow-up on a project that is deserving. However,
what about the rest of the items; what happens to them?
Finally, if this meeting is going to take place, doesn't
it seem worthwhile to have representatives from relevant
offices there? If not, what function - if any -- does
this meeting serve?
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 9. 1971
MEMORANDUM TO:
E.R. Haldeman
Herbert G. Hlein
FROM:
IeVan L. Strumway
Van
SUBJECT:
Saturday Meeting - August 7, 1971
Those present for the meeting included Herbert G. Hlein.
Richard Moore, Ray Price and DeVan Shurway.
Matters discussed were:
1.
The Youth Vote
Hen Feitz of the Citizens to Pe-elect the President met with
the group to discuss the youth vote in the 1972 elections --
its size and its impact. Reitz managed Bill Erock's campaign
in Tennessee. In that campaign, be said, young people were put
to work and Brock became the young people's candidate.
He described his intention to establish E system where young
people were involvei, active and working for the re-election of
the President -- creating a snowballing effect. This could be
done, he said, through two committees: The Young Voters for
Nixon and First Voters for Nixon. His group is looking at =3
initial states to find but where the young people are and how
they can be influenced.
There WES discussion about whether special voting precincts would
be set up or college campuses or whether we would favor having
young people vote primarily by absentee tallots. There was
no general concensus, but the fact appears that the decision on
matters such as that really are up = the states involved.
Reito said he had heart three major complaints about the President
among the young: that they have no contact with him; that they
can't trust him; and that they don't think he is sincere. He
said young people want President Wixon to be a warm, human
being. the pupe of image he had in the 1953 campaign.
Suggestions:
:- early fall drop-by on at university campus would be good. Not
necessarily with = major speech. but with an opportunity to mest
the young men and women informally, perhaps in the Chie State style.
The point was raised that we should work with young people in
the service because they are likely to vote for their commander-in-
chief, particularly those in Europe and those in the officer corps.
The European Republican committee will work on this in the fall.
but a military registration árive should be considered. Perhaps
a private poll should be taken.
It was suggested that young members of the White House staff
get together a strial affair. The Carpenters, a clean young singing
group, are at Wolf Trap Farm on August 23 and it was suggested
we see if we can get of party established with them as the featured
attraction. Shumway was instructed to contact Ed Barner for the
purpose of making some preliminary approaches. The plan would
call for a party near the White House, perhaps Talo House --
perhaps David and Julie could drop by. It would involve the
White House Fellows and Interns. and would plan for press coverage.
Purpose: spotlight young White House staff in a contemporary way.
Reitz indicated as desire for members of the White House staff
who fell into the under 30 age group to be made available for
appearances around the country -- before college groups. to be
interviewed college newspapers and to appear on college
television stations.
Ed Blecksmith of the Hlein staff will be assigned a special
responsibility to study the underground press -- their impact
and their themes. He will subscribe at home.
2.
The Economy
It was suggested that the Democrats are throwing in the towel
on foreign policy and turning in at programmed way to domestic issues.
particularly the economy.
== was suggested that when the President speaks in New York on
August :- he may want == zeet in addition with a group of bankers
to urge them to hold the line on increasing interest rates and with
the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board.
ii)
A request for E political brochure quote from the President
for Republican Associates
== was determined that the President could not endorse the brochire
although he certainly could the group and as a result it would be
best 1f Bob Finch wrote at letter endorsing the brochure. Tan
Shuttvay has written as suggested text for a Presidential endorsement
of the brochure which is now in Pay Price's office for refining.
In addition, the discussion centered on the immediate need for
public relations action to hold the line on the economy. Cre
suggestion was that teams or individuals from the Administration
spread around the nation in the next six weeks to carry the
message through public speeches, newspaper editorial board
appearances and television appearances. This will be explored.
It also was suggested that the Vice President would make some
major speeches or the economy.
Another suggestion was that Secretary Connally make appearances
in Chicago and Sar Francisco, including newspaper and television
appearances.
August 6, 1971
Dear Bobby:
Mr. Haldeman wanted me to thank you
for inviting him to your birthday
party. Unfortunately, because of
his busy schedule, he will be unable
to attend but wanted me to extend his
best wishes for a happy birthday.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Kehrli
Staff Assistant
to H.R. Haldeman
Mr. Bobby Colbert
115 Sumac Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
19128
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August 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLI
Follow-up on September 1 regarding LynRae's
vacation the first week in October ----- parents
coming -- and second week --- wedding.
last week
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August 31, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLI
SUBJECT:
John Nidecker's Involvement
with Clem Stone in the Illinois
Campaign Committee
You asked for some information on John Nidecker's involvement with
Clem Stone and the Illinois Campaign Committee.
John Nidecker reports that he was contacted by Bob Athey, Stone's
political man, regarding Stone's concern over the Campaign staff
in Illinois. This concern evidently arose out of the problems he
experienced during the 1970 Campaign -- especially with finances.
He was also worried about Tom Hauser being appointed head of the
State Campaign Committee and wants to make sure that Charlie Barr
receives a responsible position in the Campaign. All information that
he received has been passed along to Don Rumsfeld, who he understood
was handling the problem.
Jeb Magruder was aware of Nidecker's involvement; evidently, Athey
had drafted some memos for Stone's signature to the Attorney General,
which included Nidecker's name.
Based on a conversation between the Attorney General and Magruder,
at Magruder's request, Bill Timmons was directed to tell Nidecker
to stay out of his area.
Timmons has covered this with Nidecker and John understands it,
although he was only acting as a contact -- everything should be
referred to the Committee. Jeb has also talked with Athey and
indicated that if Stone has any problems in the future, that the
AG would be glad to talk to him about them.
Incidentally, Jeb agrees that Nidecker got into it unintentionally
and that Athey just contacted him to get his opinion on certain
matters, as they are old friends.
The only plan in the works is to keep Charlie Barr as far away from
the Committee (and Illinois) as possible. Tom Evans is attempting to
arrange a position for Barr whereby he will be working on ballot
security throughout the country; hopefully to be funded by his present
employer, Standard Oil Industries.
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Administratively Confidential
August 24, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLI
SUBJECT:
Purchase of JFK Center Boxes
You requested some information on the possible purchase of the
number two box at the Kennedy Center by the Bobst's for Mrs.
Eisenhower (Sr.) as outlined in the letter to the President
at Tab A.
The price of boxes in the various theaters and the accompanying
privileges are as follows:
Opera House -- $75,000 for boxes on either side of the
President's. The rest are $30,000 to $50,000, depending
upon location:
Anyone who donates $30,000 or more has first call on tickets
opening night for all performances. These tickets must be
claimed at least 72 hours before each performance;
Concert Hall -- $75,000 for boxes on either side of the
President's. The rest of the boxes go for $20,000 and
up. There are no special ticket privileges included because
of the short runs of most of the attractions;
Eisenhower Theater --- The sale of boxes has been handled by
the Advisory Committee. Boxes go for $50,000 and up with
the boxes adjacent to the President's box costing $100,000.
Anyone who donates $25,000 or more receives first night
ticket privileges.
Attached at Tab B are the endowments of all three theaters as of
August 24. The Bobsts are not included although Phil Mullin of
the Center indicates that they have a verbal commitment from
Mr. Bobst to endow the box adjacent to the President's in the
Eisenhower Theater.
Finally, a check with the Center shows that all ticket privileges
are good for 25 years and the agreement can be structured, by
the party contributing the funds, to transfer these ticket rights
at any time.
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7/28/71
MR. PRESIDENT:
In talking with Elmer Bobst yesterday he said that
he and Dodo were considering putting up the $100, 000 for #2 Box
at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Apparently she
is most anxious to have it and someone has talked with Elmer
about it.
He asked whether I thought that was a good idea --
and I said I thought there is really too much attention being paid
to Mamie. (We both agreed that she had not done a thing for the
party nor the country while they were in office).
Elmer did give $17,000 toward the Presidential Box
along with others they have purchased that but that would not be
staying in your family of course. I am to call him back -- should
I just let him go or should I say he should purchase the box for her
but try to retain the rights to assigning it to someone else when
she is no longer able to use it or what?
rmw
everything for Mamie and promote more for Pat who has done such
a fantastic job on the White House, etc.)
(Mary Brooks and I are trying to work on some people / to stop doing
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Kenyon C. Bolton*
Mr. Carl H. Lindner*
Mr. and Mrs. J. Willard Marriott*
Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin*
Mr. Thomas A. Pappas*
*Endowment includes opening night reservation
privileges, with certain restrictions.
Created by Act of Congress in 1958 / An Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution
726 Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20566 /phone: 202 343-8893
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Mrs. Robert Low Bacon
Mrs. Morris Cafritz
Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Folger*
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Garrett*
Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., Family*
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. , Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Kinney
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker*
Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Nitze
Mr. and Mrs. Orme Wilson**
Mrs. Rose Saul Zalles*
Mr. and Mrs. David Lloyd Kreeger
*Endowment includes opening night reservation privileges,
with certain restrictions.
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Created by Act of Congress in 1958 / An Affiliate 01 the Smithsonian Institution
726 Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20566 / phone: 202 343-8893
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CONCERT HALL BOX ENDOWMENTS
American Foreign Service Association
Mr. Jacob Blaustein**
Mrs. J. Clifford Folger
Mrs. Mary Carlisle Howe**
Mr. and Mrs. W. King
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Kinney
Mr. David Klee
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker
The Mormon Church
Mrs. George Maurice Morris
Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post
Mr. and Mrs W. B. Dixon Stroud
Mr. Walter Denegre Sohier
**deceased
Created by Act of Congress in 1958 / An Alliliate of the Smithsonian Institution
726 Jackson Place, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20566 / phone: 202 343-8893
August 4, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLI
SUBJECT:
Request for an
Autographed Photo
of the Vice President
An autographed photo of the Vice President went
to Van, the maitre d' at the L.A. Country Club,
on Friday, July 30th --- per Mrs. Haldeman's
request.
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August 16, 1971
Dear Mr. Moseman:
Mr. Haldeman asked no to thank you for
sending the pipe cleaning kit. It was
very thoughtful on your part and will
certainly increase the enjoyment of
his pipes.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Kehrli
Staff Assistant
to B.R. Haldeman
Mr. H.B. Noseman
27 North Prince Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
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August 10, 1971
Dear Nr. Marshall:
Mr. Haldeman was pleased to receive
your recent letter of August 3 and
the invitation to attend your annual
football party on Saturday, September
11.
Unfortunately he and Mrs. Haldeman
will be unable to attend but send
along their best wishes.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Kehrli
Staff Assistant
to H.R. Haldeman
Mr. J. Paull Marshall
Suite 212
300 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
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August 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
BRUCE KEHRLI
SUBJECT:
ORC Poll Reports
Susan Edwards will be taking over the poll report
responsibility at the RNC from Joyce Baker. Ber
number is 484-6640.
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August 13, 1971
Dear Mr. Shirley:
Mr. Haldeman asked NO to thank you for
your kind letter of August 2, 1971
offering to help re-elect the President.
lie has requested that your letter be
forwarded to the Citizens Committee for
the Re-Election of the President which,
as the title states, is a group of
citizens like yourself who have begun
thinking about and planning for the
campaign.
You should be hearing from them in the
near future. Thanks again for your
offer of support.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Rehrli
Staff Assistant
to E.R. Haldeman
Mr. Paul T. Shirley
P.O. Box 250
Santa Cruz
California 95060
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August 18, 1971
Dear Mr. Turell,
Just a note to thank you for the loan
of the films - Wild Strawberries and
The Seventh Seal -- for our use over
the past weakend. Your thoughtfulness
in extending us this courtesy in very
such appreciated.
The films were very such enjoyed.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Kehrli
Staff Assistant
to N.R. Haldeman
Nr. Saul J. Turell
President
Janus Films, Inc.
24 West 58th Street
New York, New York 10019
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