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DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD (NIXON PROJECT) DOCUMENT DOCUMENT NUMBER TYPE SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS DATE RESTRICTION Cover leNer, [President Nixon] to Mrs. Virginia Bacon, 2/15/72; with following attahments nos. I -4 1 memo RMWcoods] to marje [Acker] re', 12/11/71 D Shorthan Proposed event with Arthur IP Rubenstein Memo Marje [Acker] to RMWCoods] re: 12/21/71 D 2 ShoNna Rubenstein event IP' 3 Memo [Electrostatic copy of Item# ]] 12/11/71 D shortha 16 W Letter Virginia Bacon to Rose Mary 11/26/71 D Woods re: Proposed event shorthas for Arthur Rubenstein 1p. cover letter, Richard Grimes to Edward J. Barrett, 9/30/72; with following attachment no. 5: Letter Mrs. Edward Barrett to 10/7/72 D 5 President Nixon re: [Comments IP. on Mr. Edward Barrett's audit] FILE GROUP TITLE BOX NUMBER WHSF President's Personal Fiks [RMW] Alpha- Subject Files 95 21 FOLDER TITLE B [ RESTRICTION CODES A. Release would violate a Federal statute. E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or finar B. National security classified information. cial information. C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law rights. enforcement purposes. D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy or a G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material. libel of a living person. H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7279 (10-79 DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD (NIXON PROJECT) DOCUMENT DOCUMENT NUMBER TYPE SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS DATE RESTRICTION cover memo, Rose mary Woods to Gordon Strachan, 7/13/71; with following attachment no. 6: 6 Memo Gordon Strachan to Rose Mary 7/29/71 D Woods re! [ Presidents Invitation Shortnans to a wedding J IP. 7 Note R.M. Woods to Bob Haldeman 10/22/68 G re: Elnquiry to see if President 1P. Nixon knows telegram sender] with following a Hachment no.8: no. 8 Telegram Artemio Sanchez Balanga, 10/16/68 G Bataan, Phillipines to Richard Milhus Nixon IP [Name spelled as above on telegram] re: [Congratulations on Presidential election victory] FILE GROUP TITLE BOX NUMBER WHSF President's Personal Files, [RMW] Alpha-Subject File 9521 FOLDER TITLE B [185] RESTRICTION CODES A. Release would violate a Federal statute. E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or finan- B. National security classified information. cial information. C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law rights. enforcement purposes. D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy or a G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material. libel of a living person. H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7279 (10-79) October 31, 1972 Dear Mr. Babcock: Through the courtesy of Rese Mary Weeds, the President has received your kind letter of October 26 about your efferts on his behalf in the Rocky Mountain States, While it appears there will set be an opportunity for him to visit Idaho, South Daketa, Wyoming and Montans before the election, your suggestions that be do #0 will be carried forward is the event there is any change in the schedule which would permit him to de so. In the meantime, please know that the President sends you his warm, best wishes and that he is deeply grateful for your own personal efferts toward the election of Republicano to the Senate. Sincerely, David N. Parker Staff Assistant to the President Honorable Time Babcook Suite 1201 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 rba ce: Rose Mary Woods - FYI February 15, 1972 Dear Virginia: Before I leave for the People's Republic of China, 1 did want to tell yes that your letter of February 3 has como to my at- tention. Your admiration for Artima Rubinetain is, of COURSE, fully shared by Pat and me, and you may be assured that the question of according this artist suitable recognition by our Government is receiving the careful consideration is clearly merits. With our best wishes, Sincerely, . Mrs. Robert Low Bacan 1801 If Street, M. W. Washington, D.C. 20006 CCI Ray Price RN:MSmith:baw Cleared by Len Garment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 8, 1972 1972 FEB 9 AM II 21 Gwen King: Re the attached from Helen Sioussat and Mrs. Robert Low Bacon could you prepare a letter for Mrs. Nixon's signature saying she has passed this along and that she understands consideration is being given on the matter and the President's staff will be in touch as soon as possible. Thanks. Rody RMWoods Then, please return file so I can keep after Ray Thanks Price, NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number / on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 8, 1972 Gwen King: Re the attached from Helen Sioussat and Mrs. Robert Low Bacon could you prepare a letter for Mrs. Nixon's signature saying she has passed this along and that she understands consideration is being given on the matter and the President's staff will NO 111 touch as soon as possible. Thanks. Ray RMWoods Then, please return file so I can keep after Ray Thanke Price Pat, dear, Would you be are angel and give the enclosed Our letter from Verginia Bacon, to The President. Q wouldnt bother you, if it roce not for its urgency) I'm asking Our dear Gelen Smith to get it to you, Do as to by - pass all the red - Tape: My love prayers. to China. So nith both of you Mrs. Helen Johnson Doyle Sioussat affectionately Yelen Feb.32d Feb. 3rd 2/26 Conn. Cave. 0-1971 1801 F STREET, N. W. February 3, 1972 resident nite House inton, D. U.S. ..y year Mr. President, If the time passed until it was too late to beauer an and on Archur Rubinstain, the is among the greatest of our I feel that no one would be more grieved than you, your- self. He has received not one but numerous decorations, in ever ascending degrees, from every civilized country attespt his on. These decorations include "Nombre Associe Etranger de l'Institut de France, Academie des Beaux Arts", than which there is no higher award, I am herevith submitting an "aide-mémoire" to the recom- mundation of the Secretary of State. I believe that Crnandy is of the only musician-recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Arthur Rubinstein certainly ranks no lower in merit. He was C6 years old on January 26 and will be in this country throughout the month of February. (I sent his schedule to Misc Moods for your convenience.) It can only redound to your credit to reco pize this man, great =s a person as well as a musical gennus. This month may be the last chance. I beg of you to provo American cultural values. Ever faithfully, Puguna (Mrs. Robert Low Bacon) NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number 2 on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number 3 on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) COLITAN M.D. HONENT LO DECON 1501 CTREET, WACHINGTON, D. C.00000 SCHEDULE FOR ARTHUR RUPENSTITN (January through February 19) January 5 Boston 7 Wooster 9 Providence 11 New York City 16 Canada 18 Utica 20 Columbus 22 Indianapolis 24 Pittsburgh 26 Buffalo February 2 St. Petersburg, Florida 4 Miami 6 Miami Beach 02 Palm Beach 11 New York City 13 Cleveland 15 St. Louis 17 Houston 19 New Crleans THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 22, 1971 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROSE MARY WOODS FROM: JOHN DEAN SUBJECT: Mrs. Robert Low Bacon - "Death in Venice" Benefit Pursuant to your request, attached for your use is a suggested response to Mrs. Robert Low Bacon's latest letter. This would letter add to just File THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 22, 1971 Dear Mrs. Bacon: The President was most appreciative of your concern that he might have misconstrued the motive for your request that he be a sponsor of the American Premier of "Death in Venice. 11 He has asked me to tell you that you had no cause for such concern, as he gratefully considers without question that anything you propose will be motivated with his best interest in mind. The President also requested me to assure you that only the pressures of his schedule and the necessity to adhere to his strict policy of limiting participation in unofficial activities precluded him from the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation to participate in this most artistic and worthwhile event. With the best wishes of the President and Mrs. Nixon, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President Mrs. Robert Low Bacon 1801 F Street , N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 April 22, 1971 Dear Mrs. Bacon: The President was most appreciative of your concern that he might have misconstrued the motive for your request that he be a sponsor of the American Premier of "Death in Venice." He has asked me to tell you that you had no cause for such concern, as he gratefully considers without question that anything you propose will be motivated with his best interest in mind. The President also requested me to assure you that only the pressures of his schedule and the necessity to adhere to his strict policy of limiting participation in unofficial activities precluded him from the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation to participate in this most artistic and worthwhile event. With the best wishes of the President and Mrs. Nixon, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President Mrs. Robert Low Bacon 1801 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 April 20, 1971 MEMORANDUM TO: John Dean FROM: Rose Mary Woods You will recall that I advised Mrs. Robert Low Bacon last month that it would not be possible for the President to be a patron for the showing of "Death in Venice" for the benefit of the Washington Chapter of the Venice Committee of the International Fund for Monuments. She has now written the attached letter to the President. I will appreciate your letting me know as soon as possible what you think I can now tell her with regard to this further request for him to be a patron. Thanks. 1801 F STREET, N. W. 4/13/71. Dear Mr. President, This is just 2 line lest you misconstrued the motive for my request of your patronage of the Benefit to be given by the Chapter of the National Capital to save theimonuments of Venice. You must know that it would never occur to me to ask you for your name for "just another movie" or "just another cause" however good, or indeed for anything unprecedented or unpresidented. Both Presidents Johnson and Kennedy have sponsored similar events. My reasons were: 1. I did not like to see a woman, even though she be a Queen, get the ONE-UPMANSHIP on you - the Queen of Great Britain had a command performance of the World Premiere - we have the all American, Western Hemisphere Premiere - one night only. 2. This is not "just another movie" but annartistic event. It is acclaimed as the masterpiece of one of the three great Italian producers: Luchino Visconti - a filming of Thomas Mann's classic novella, "Death in Venice". 3. This is not"just another cause" but a question of "life or death" for one of the jewels of the world. All the major Governments of Europe have restored monuments in Venice. 4. Considering Ital's mammoth contribution to the Kennedy Center, your espousal of a Save Venice Venture would certainly not go unnoticed by the Italian voter in this country. Therefore it was not only because your sponsorship would add lustre to our Benefit but chiefly because it would also redound to your credit that I asked you for it. Your ever truly sincere, Visine Bacon Mrs. Robert Low Bacon, Chairman, Washington Chapter, Venice Committee - U.S.A., Inc. March 23, 1971 MEMORANDUM FOR: ROSE MARY WOODS FROM: FRED F. FIELDING SUBJECT: Request of Mrs. Robert Low Bacon I have confirmed from John Dear, as well as Lon Carment's and Dwight Chapin's officer, that it is the general policy to avoid direct involvement 47 the President and Invo. Mixon in any fund-raising projects such as proposed by Mrs. Bacon. Although there have been a for exceptions made to this policy these have been kept to a minimum because of the obvious difficulties they create in acclining subsequent invitations. After a review of Mrs. Bacon's request, there lines not seem to be sufficient instification to deviate from the policy, especially since her organization's project is primarily for the purpose of raising funds for the restoration of a chapel in Italy. I have attached two forms of letters for your consideration in responding to Mrs. Dacon. The short letter in A general form used for requests; the longer one would probably be more appropriate in Airc. Bacou's CRBO. You might also want to use these forms for other similar requests received. Please advise if we can be of further assistance to you. March 24, 1971 MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. NIXON From Rose Mary Woods Mrs. Bacon was delighted to learn that you are willing to be a patron for the showing of Death in Venice" for the .benefit of the Washington Chapter of the Venice Committee of the International Fund for Monuments. not She also understood that the President could do this particular one and then turn others down of a similar nature. Likewise Whe knows that your schedule on June 1st will be committed to activities having to do with Tricia's wedding. All in all, she couldn't have been more pleasant. (I am returning the correspondence SO your secretary will have it filed in the proper place). April 20, 1971 MEMORANDUM TO: John Dean FROM: Rose Mary Woods You will recall that I advised Mrs. Robert Low Bacon last month that it would not be possible for the President to be a patron for the showing of "Death in Venice" for the benefit of the Washington Chapter of the Venice Committee of the International Fund for Monuments. She has now written the attached letter to the President. I will appreciate your letting me know as soon as possible what you think I can now tell her with regard to this further request for him to be a patron. Thanks. 8-1801 METHOPOLITAN 1801 F STREET, N. W. 4/13/71. Dear Mr. President, This is just a line lest you misconstrued the motive for my request of your patronage of the Benefit to be given by the Chapter of the National Capital to save theimonuments of Venice. You must know that it would never occur to me to ask you for your name for "just another movie" or "just another cause" however good, or indeed for anything unprecedented or unpresidented. Both Presidents Johnson and Kennedy have sponsored similar events. My reasons were: 1. I did not like to see a woman, even though she be a Queen, get the ONE-UPMANSHIP on you - the Queen of Great Britain had a command performance of the World Premiere - we have the all American, Western Hemisphere Premiere - one night only. 2. This is not "just another movie" but annartistic event. It is acclaimed as the masterpiece of one of the three great Italian producers: Luchino Visconti - a filming of Thomas Mann's classic novella, "Death in Venice". 3. This is not' just anöther cause" but a question of "life or death" for one of the jewels of the world. All the major Governments of Europe have restored monuments in Venice. 4. Considering Ital's mammoth contribution to the Kennedy Center, your espousal of a Save Venice Venture would certainly not go unnoticed by the Italian voter in this country. Therefore it was not only because your sponsorship would add lustre to our Benefit but chiefly because it would also redound to your credit that I asked you for it. Your ever truly sincere, Visine Bacon Mrs. Robert Low Bacon, Chairman, Washington Chapter, Venice Committee - U.S.A., Inc. - THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON ] April 14th Dear Rose: To Mrs. Robert Low Bacon asked Two Prisident me to see that the President received the enclosed letter. Thank you, Molas. Attrution of Swith November 20, 1972 MEMORANDUM TO: Ray Price FROM: Rose Mary Woods When I arrived home Saturday from work the attached letter had been delivered for me. What is the score on Mr. Rubenstein? Are we ever going to consider it or not - or do we know at this time? What shall we tell her -- or would you like to talk with her if we have a good reason for not doing this ? Apparently at some time or another the President did tell her that he would be SO honored. HELP!!!!! (You will note she is hoping this can be done when he is here for a concert on Sunday afternoon, November 26. MRS. ROBERT Low BACON 1801 F STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006 November 17, 1972 Miss Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Woods: As the President knows, this country, Artur Rubenstein's own country, is the only one in the 'civilized world that has not given him the top honor available. There has been insistent demand on the part of all who know, that the United States should not do less, in order to make up for this nation's seeming lack of appreciation of eminence to the art world. We expected the President to bestow this award last year but the delay, due to his trips abroad, was under- standable. Now, however, Mr. Rubenstein is giving his one and only concert here in Washington on Sunday afternoon, November 26. He will be 87 years old in January so it could be the last chance that we would have to recognize his greatness. I would appreciate it if you would call this to the President's attention. With best wishes to you, Ever sincerely, Virgine M. Bacon H certains was a great and slorious Victon- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 18, 1972 TO: Ray Price David Parker "An" FROM: Rose Mary Woods Here is additional information regarding Artur Rubenstein's schedule. Will you let Mr. Kolp know what the possibilities are of the President presenting the Medal of Freedom to Mr. Rubenstein on his birthday, January 28. Thanks. 8-1801 MRS. ROBERT LOW BACON 1801 F STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006 December 15, 1972 Miss Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Woods: We have just received from Mr. Rubenstein's secretary his schedule of performances in North America: December 21st Montreal January 5th New Haven " 8th Boston " 11th Durham, N.C. " 13th Union, N.J. " 15th Philadelphia As of December 12, Mr. and Mrs. Rubinstein planned to leave for Europe around the 18th of January, although Mrs. Bacon had been told earlier that they would leave around the 20th. I mentioned to Miss Ackers of your office that Mr. Rubinstein's birthday is in January. For your convenience now, may I repeat that it is January 28. He will be 87 years old. Mrs. Bacon feels that of course the Rubinsteins would naturally be able to and most honored to stay beyond their now scheduled departure date if the President would be able to plan the award at this time. With continued appreciation for your con- siderate and pleasant understanding and help, Sincerely yours, laware Kip Lawrence Kolp Secretary to Mrs. Bacon THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 11, 1079 TO: Ray Price Dovid Dorlson FROM: R. M. Woods Pama Re Artur Rubenstein, here are two telephone messages regarding his schedule from Mrs. Bacon's secretary. Do you want to check out the possibility of working this out around the time he mentions and let Mr. Cope know. Thanks RMw December 11, 1972 Larry Cope Secretary to Mrs. Robert Low Bacon ME 8-1801 Arturo Rubenstein at present plans to leave the country on January 20 His birthday is January 28 -- and they feel sure he could be convinced to stay until after that date if the President wanted to present the Medal of Freedom to him on his birthday I told Mr. Cope I would pass this information along -- that you had seen the note from his call on Friday and that like him you did not feel there would be any way for the President to present the Medal to Mr. Rubenstein during the week of the Inauguration because of all the other things that would be going on. Ray Price David Parker RMW 12/8/72 12:00 Noon Mr. Larry Cope, Sec. to Mrs. Robert Lowe Bacon called to leave this info about Mr. Arturo Rubenstein's schedule. They will have a complete schedule as soon as possible, but he is appearing in Philadelphia on Jan 16 and was planning to leave the country after that; it is certainly possible that he would be able to stay in the country for a week or so if this presentation could take place at that time, but of course this is pre-inaugural and probably out of the question for the President. Mr. Cope's phone, if you wish to call him: Me 8-1801 An November 5, 1969 Mr. Rogers Morton, Chairman National Republican Committee 1625 Eye Street Washington, D.C. 20006 Dear Rogers: I'm enclosing my personal check for $100. 00 (#1753, Michigan Bank) in response to your very effective appeal letter which I received a short time ago. I'm happy to make this contribution to the 1970 Campaign Com- mittee and I'm well aware from past experience that dollars contributed today for next year's campaign are far more valuable than dollars contributed during the last few weeks of the campaign. I'm also most grateful for the excellent job which President Nixon is doing under very difficult circumstances, and this more than any other reason accounts for my contribution. I only wish that I could send more at this time. Warm personal regards, Same Sincerely Chairman Paul D. Dibagroell Bagwell yours, of the Board file PDB / Enclosure CC: Miss Rosemary Wood Dear Rosemary : Belatedly, but most Sin cerely, I do appreciate receiving the autographed quested in Akh. Sictures These arrived which fre- a Couple months ago and the one ton mon- teith School is in place and LBJ is down, love Dane April 15, 1969 TO: The Secretary of Agriculture FROM: Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President I would appreciate it if you would have a member of your staff prepare an appropriate response to the attached letter from Betty M. Bahnsen which was sent to my attention. T Thanks. - 13/69 Dear Rosemary; Betty to & E igil Balunen who bron the Ward Duch farm are neighbors meat to our Call Country Club they really need help. trank 9 hope you can help In friendsling Susi Frank L. Pullisies April 15, 1969 Mr. Hopkins TO MARJE ACKER We will appreciate your suggestions as to whom we should refer the attached. I think the referral here should be to the Secretary of Agriculture. Thanks. Marje Acker William 10.- Hopkins 332 AUCA MANNA COLTON, CALIF. 000 ¥ Only - (716) TA 5.0007 TEL (210)-063-7777 in, 2910 The Prosident Thise Horse D.C. Encordent: loss - - 20,000 ducks, avent into the Sents Amn River, and as many FORO dond OR destinoyed, along ------- 152 tore of Cood. CTC? = CCESS of - Buildings understand, CHORG destround, Conger gone - and the OVER pres- Name: of complete annibilation their the in the Noth muntains - - me to appeal to you for help ... or any - of good ~ meanit of the meding, in - - Southern The englosed clipping MILL account VOI mich the Compa CODE overtibeling Loca, which moiser = discontor lean - -^ is importire to release the Contraged Contitution CO OUT Collect - :- - ---- Whitter Comm. me- YYZ in C.D.P. Soill Communication and T.S.A. ---- Con - déceation Леза - ^- -- accountich --- -- america - on - - commen - ------- ~ ----- - Tennor. the ----- the Connor no --- - Col. :---- - If who --- :- - into - 05 member in Consino 32 metrona on - on OF OT or ----- --- :- Angeles - --- - - vot for ---- COD obtain - through your office our condication Com Flood Drivel. Time in of the assence - ention :- that --- - One ---- :-- innom ... extationce --- Donn money MAIL :- ----- mmAy no.: ----- in Closs in-- ---- you? --- in adramme Com any --- ACC - - memis :-- - behilf Comina Nime or 0 Bry Dr. Behnson ", MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 18, 1969 FOR: Rose Mary Woods fill FROM: Harry Dent 1DSD Re: Your memo of December 15 - Vermont Consuelo Bailey is adamantly opposed to most anything done by Senator Aiken. Senator Aiken is not the greatest Republican in the world but he is the senior Senator from Vermont and Bryce has to work with him. I don't know how we can ever really satisfy her, but I feel confident the Senator will have the say on the Judgeships. Nevertheless, I am sending all of this over to the Attorney General. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 11/20/70 TO: Sue Morrison Could you check this out 20 quickly as possible and let me know whether this man has any chance of getting the appointment, so we can reply to Mrs. Bufley. Many thanks. Rose Mary Woods Secretary to the President Republican National Committee. Mrs. Consuelo Northrop Bailey Member for Vermont Secretary Republican National Committee 1317 Spear Street South Burlington, Vermont 05401 (802) 862-1891 file 11/17/70 Bailey 7.00 Box fary, Peease have the President see the enclosed letter. Coots to atefully, in Republican National Committee. November 17, 1970 Mrs. Consuelo Northrop Bailey Member for Vermont President Richard M. Nixon Secretary The White House Republican National Committee 1317 Spear Street Washington, D.C. South Burlington, Vermont 05401 (802) 862-1891 Dear President Nixon: Judgeship Second JudicialDistrict There is to be a vacancy in the above named District as Judge Sterry R. Paterman has indicated his resignation. At the time when Judge James Oakes was appointed District Judge here this year, many of us including Governor Deane C. Davis did all he could for the appointment of Attorney John ". Dinse to the post. However, Senator Aiken secured the appointment of Cakes. The latter was defeated for governor when Deane Davis was elected. Your conclusion is correct that Aiken was a friend of Oakes and the Senator never liked the National Life Insurance Company of which Deane was President for many years. To Aiken the Vermont Marble and the National Life were "Old Guard" ith Davis' election as governor, Aiken swallowed, by necessity, a very bitter ill. Mr. Dinse is exceedingly well qualified for the Circuit Court-legally, temperamentally and judicially. John Bitchell has on file all of Dinec's record. Both he and "r. Kliendenist are very well informed on the entire situation. I talked with Mr. Mitchell in April and he said that it was a shame that Dinse was not appointed, but in stronger terms, when Oakes was given the District Judgeship. The friends of Deane Davis, Dinse and many others will deeply appreciate your kind offices in this matter. I hope this request may become a fact. I thought you might be interested in The Duke of mindsor's comment about your great work. ALSO thank you so much for mentioning ne during your nagnificient sreech here for the Covernor and Senator Prouty. They both really needed you and your help was immeasurable. Several persons told me to tell you when you were here that they pray for you every day. My sister was one of them. Some day I would like to speak with you a few minutes. With every good wish to you both, I an Gratefully, Consuel Morthrop Bailey 4, ROUTE DU CHAMP D'ENTRAINEMENT BOIS DE BOULOGNE - PARIS 16° PTH SABLONS 86-51 * WINFIELD July 31, 1970. Mrs. Consuelo Northrop Bailey Republican National Committee 1317 Spear Street South Burlington, Vermont 0540I U. S. A. Dear Mrs. Bailey : I must apologise for the delay in thanking you very much for your nice letter of July 9 and for sending me a copy of the charming lines of poetry you wrote at the time of your beloved husband's passing. They are indeed touching and express the true feelings of love and companionship in a beautiful way. Your reactions to my book "A King's Story" are much appreciated and I am glad to know that it gave you some enjoyment as well as enlightenment as to what motivated my leaving Great Britain. I am interested to know of your distinguished career in law and Republican politics. I believe The President is doing a great job despite all the terrible problems he inherited / and the sniping and criticism he gets from all quarters. Thanking you again for writing and with The Duchess of Windsor's and my best wishes and warm regards. Sincerely Yours, Seward Bake of Windsor January 2, 1970 TO: Constance Stuart FROM: Rose Mary Woods - A couple of other suggestions for entertainment -- Pearl Bailey -- Howard Keel. There are a lot of people we should think about and then see whether they are still "with it" and have them - not as the lone entertainer but when you are having several people. RMW June 5, 1969 1:45 PM Captain DeVere Baker came by and left the two books for you which he has autographed - - The film on his trip has been completed and he thinks it would be wonderful if it could be premiered by the President before it is released. Several of the Mormon Congressmen would love to come. He also mentioned that he knew Secretaries Romney and Kennedy very well. He is to send you a letter with all of the information about the film. Marje OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON January 13, 1958 Dear Mr. Baker: I read your letter of January 2 telling me something about your life's work and your experiences on the Lehis with a great deal of interest. I can understand and appreciate the many obstacles you have had to overcome in preparing for these trips, and I hope that your third ex- pedition will be successful. It was a pleasure to have your cousin, Rulon Garfield, on my staff during the time he was in Washington. He is a very competent and intelligent young man and did an outstanding job. I was glad to have news concerning him. Your expression of confidence was greatly appreciated, and I want to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to you and the other crew members of the raft, Lehi III, for a happy voyage. Sincerely, Richard night Richard Nixon Mr. DeVere Baker c/o Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce Redondo Beach, California THE WHITE HOUSE 6/11/69 WASHINGTON Rose June 11, 1969 Has Captain Baker been in touch with you as yet Mary Rawlins: (see last paragraph) Captain Baker was here on June 5 I wanted to check before and talked with Marje. He indicated writing for Mr. Chapin's that he thought it would be wonderful signature that a time was if the film could be premiered by not foreseen now when the President before it is released. the President could view He said he knew of several of the his film but that he very Mormon Congressmen who would much appreciates his offer, love to come. etc. Thanks. rey Mary Rawlins LEHI V SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITIONS DIRECTED BY CAPTAIN DE VERE F. BAKER Mr. De Vere F. Baker SPONSORED BY 1004 Esplanade, Apt. D F Redondo Beach, Calif. 90261 REDONDO BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 26 May 1969 ACTION T OCHER 7 D. D. r CEIV The Honorable Richard M. Nixon President of the United States JUN 1969 Washington 25, D.C. M KERS EURE Dear President Nixon: OT { It has been two "Lehi Rafts" and ten years ago since I last 31NTM from COFFICE you You were kind enough to wish me a successful voyage on Lehi III. We finally crossed the Pacific Ocean via raft on Lehi IV. Because of the past interest you have shown in me, and my family, I have taken the liberty of sending you a copy of your 1958 letter and a recent brochure on the work of the Lehi. We have just completed a 35 mm color movie spanning twenty years and five Lehi rafts. It is ready for world-wide theatre release. The film is not only filled with high adventure on the open sea, but takes one into the jungles of Central America among the ruins of a people who came to America thousands of years ago, built a high culture, and destroyed it by war. The locations include much of Europe also. The story line is slanted through adventure and action, toward the subject of world peace. I must be in New York to be on an NBC television show in the very near future. At that time, I would be most honored to show the film to you, your family, or any interested group. The full length movie is entertaining and has an original music score. It is timely as well as educational. As you can tell, we are proud of our finished product. As much as I appreciate the fact that your time is limited, I feel you would find viewing "A Raft Called Lehi" to be a worthwhile experience. IRAN KING HARBOR REDONDO BEACH JAPAN INDIA ARABIA THAILAND INDO CHINA PHILIPPINE 15. HAWAIIAN GUATAMA CEYLON ISLANDS SUMATRA BORNED President Nixon 26 May 1969 Page 2 I will get in touch with Miss Woods upon my arrival in Washington, D.C. Hoping to see you again, Sincerely, DoVer.G.Baker Captain DeVere F. Baker klm OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON January 13, 1958 Dear Mr. Baker: I read your letter of January 2 telling me something about your life's work and your experiences on the Lehis with a great deal of interest. I can understand and appreciate the many obstacles you have had to overcome in preparing for these trips, and I hope that your third ex- pedition will be successful. It was a pleasure to have your cousin, Rulon Garfield, on my staff during the time he was in Washington. He is a very competent and intelligent young man and did an outstanding job. I was glad to have news concerning him. Your expression of confidence was greatly appreciated, and I want to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to you and the other crew members of the raft, Lehi III, for a happy voyage. Sincerely, Richard night Richard Nixon Mr. DeVere Baker c/o Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce Redondo Beach, California BRAINPOWER U.S.A. CORPORATE OFFICES: 1520 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90028 PHONE 213-464-8184 May 12, 1967 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This will certify that I have known Captain DeVere Baker during the time I was Governor of the State of California, and over the years since I was Governor. In all those years Captain Baker's one goal in life has been to attain "World Peace. 11 He has produced a number of nationwide Television Programs in pursuit of his goal -- "World Peace". These films have always been of the highest moral quality for our young people. My best wishes go with him in his next six years journey around the world on his RAFT -- "THE LEHI V" which journey is being sponsored jointly by the Federal Govern- ment and by the City of Oceanside, California, for the purpose of conducting scientific experiments in Oceanography where the ocean currents could have carried people thousands of years ago. I highly recommend him in his pursuit of "World Peace" in these troubled times. Sincerely submitted, Cordira Kinght Goodwin J. Knight GJK/al INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT a - RESOLUTION Resolution Honors Captain (Continued from Page 1) leading through the Indian Ocean, China Sea, and Pacific Ocean to Central America retracing the possible route taken by ancient cultures in establishing g Baker Of Lehi Rafts Fame civilizations now being brought to light by nearly every turn of the archeologist's shovel, AND WHEREAS raft Lehi V will focus world attention on this Intrepid Skipper Lauded By nace mighty American civiliza- Non reduced to ruins by wars, and whereas Captain Baker has Iven extensive lectures drawing County Board Of Supervisors attention to buried ancient Am- erican ruins and asking the sob- ering question, "Could this hap- Captain DeVere F. Baker, buil- WHEREAS Captain De Vere pen to us?", der of the Lehi Rafts I, II, Baker constructed LEHI raft NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of III, IV, and V; was signally hon- number five in the County of Los ored on Tuesday, May 22, by a Angeles, launching May, 1962, Supervisors of the County of Los resolution passed by the Los An- from King Harbor, R e do n do Angeles, in regular session this 22nd day of May, 1962, does here- geles County Board of Supervi- Beach, county of Los Angeles, on by commend Captain Baker for sors. The Impressive scroll reads a water course planned to cir- his dedicated effort in bringing as follows: cumnavigate the world, about a clear recognition of the AND WHEREAS Captain Bak- dangers faced by warring nations, er in 1958 launched Lehi IV also AND BE IT FURTHER RES- from King Harbor, Red o n do OLVED, that Captain Baker be Beach, County of Los Angeles, commended for his courage in culminating in an historical 69- sailing Lehi V in an attempt to day crossing of the Pacific Ocean demonstrate a possible route on from the shores of California to @cean currents for migrating pre the Hawaiian Islands, demonstra- Columbus Americans fro m the ting to the citizens of the State Eastern Hemisphere, and for his of Hawaii how Polynesian people successful voyage of Lehi IV, could have come from the main- S W i g how the Polynesians land, centuries ago, on highways could have used ocean currents of ocean currents as old as cre- to drift from America to Hawaii, ation itself, AND BE IT FURTHER RES- AND WHEREAS Captain Bak- SOLVED that best wishes and er is a citizen of of the County of Godspeed be extended to him on Los Angeles, and will be away his current scientific expedition from home for nearly five years and that this resolution be em- EHI SKIPPER HONORED BY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS-Chairman Ernest E. Debs on this new adventure, the latter bossed and presented to him. f the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, center, is shown discussing the forthcoming part being planned to embark 8,000-mile voyage of the Raft Lehi y with Captain DeVere F. Baker, right, and California In- from Masqat in Oman on the Ar- ermountain News publisher Ned Redding. Shortly after this photograph was taken on Tuesday, abian coast following currents lay 22, Captain Baker was the recipient of a resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors, raising him for his 'dedicated effort' and 'courage' prove that ancient Israelites the Mormon sourch. started drifted on rafts to this hemi- on his first Lehi voyage in sphere centuries before the 1954. his two daughters were time of Christ. 15 and 16 year: old He'll head for the world's "Now that the r c grown becan currents on the spank- and married - we have five ing new Lehi V. a $50.000 raft grandehildren Nola can equipped ith more of the come along." he said. comforts of home than the Lehi I sailed from Sausah- Israclites had. or. for that to in 1954 and somewhere be- matter. than Lehis I. II. III. tween the Farallon Islands and IV had. and Monterey it ran into The latest 20 by 40-100t raft trouble. The United Fruit is to its predecessors what a Line's banana boat. Meta- mansion is to a tent. Tt has pan, picked up the crew and air-condifiening. electric, cut Lehi Tloose. power, efrigerator-freezer, OFF PANAMA electric blankets - and even Two years later. the raft a portable gorden. was spotted drifting off Pan- ama and is now. Baker be- "We" trying to prove how une take we can lieves. probably washed up be, CAN'T ned Baker. (08 an uninhabited South Seas "We're from (rying to prove island. that the occur currents could Lehi If 1956) made it to have bronght the forefathers Point Sur when its 100 star- of the Incr Azine and Mayan heard tanks filled with na- from Jer tor. The Coast Guard researcd WISHTO GO the crew and cat the rait loose. It dritted to Ensenada For the first time since the in Baja California. epie of the Lehis started 13 It was salvaged by Mexi- years aso, Baker will be ac- cans who hauled it to the top compan ed by his beautiful of a mountain. where it 15 will Nota, on f scheduled now a home for a family of trip from Oceanside in South- nine. ON INS $50,000 PART orn California to the tiny na- Lehi III (1957) tried for a special fishing from of Onen on the Gulf of three months to get off the Aden, and return. coastal waters south of Can The veyage there will be Francisco before Baker gave via driting with the cur- up. It was towed to Redondo V Will rents andthe use of outboard Deach and its parts used to motors to get from one cur- build Lehi IV. rent to the other. The return LEHI IV DID IT voyage will be strictly a "It was Lehi IV (1958) that drifting afair - it is hoped to Trip to proved what we tried to do, the western hemisphere - - to ride the currents to Ila- just as the Bood of Mormon waii,' Baker said. says was taken by the It reached the shores c5 ancients. Maui and was towed to Baker. 50. a look-alike of Aden, Back Oadwhere the Adventurers the late Errol Flynn. has suf- where the Adventurers Club fered three heart attacks and of Los Angeles and Hamaii a mild stroke in the periods built a museum to display it. between the Lehi voyages. By SMI BLUMENFELD But five days before it was "I feel good now and the Examiner Staff Writer scheduled to be put in the doctors say I can make the museum it was set afire and trip." said Baker in a visit burned by people on whose here yesterday. land the raft had been depos- LOOKS FIT ited. He looks remarkably fit. as Subsequently. the city of does the Lehi V. now riding Redondo Beach. where Baker at anchor off Oceanside He now lives. financed the con- said: struction of Lehi V and the "The only food we'll take nearby city of Occanside from the sea is fish. We're sponsored the next leg of the not going to eat any seaweed saga. unless we have to." To make Besides his wife. Baker the task easier there is a will have on his crew built in fishing hole below two veterans of Lehi IV. Ed decks. Kekula of Honolulu, and Don The bill of fare aboard the MacFarland of Glendale. The Lehi V will include fresh other crewmen are J. J vegetable snlads with the in- Seafern of San Diego and 4 tematnes radish. Ronald Downs of Long OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHINGTON August 20, 10, Mr. D. F. Baker Petaluma Shipbuilding Co. 824 - 3rd Street Petaluma, California Dear Mr. Baker: Since the Vice President is out of Wash- ington for a few days, I am taking the liberty of ack- nowledging your recent letter enclosing a copy of your book, "Quetara". I know the Vice President will greatly appre- ciate your thoughtfulness in sending him this book, and you may be sure I will bring it, as well as your letter, to his attention upon his return. I know the Vice President would want me to extend his very best wishes to you. Sincerely yours, Rose Thoods Rose Mary Personal Secretary to the Vice Fresident RMW:mp LOS ANGELES HERALD-EXAMINER MAN'S WORLD In Search of Peace 'ROUND WORLD ON A RAFT By JIM BREZINA Herald-Examiner Staff Writer After four attempts to drift across the Pacific Ocean in a raft to prove his theory of population migration, DeVere Baker, 50, of Oceanside finally completed the journey in September, 1958. Having floated for 69 days on Lehi IV - the fourth raft he had built himself - Bak- er and his crew of three men and a dog landed at Hawaii, demonstrating that the Polynesians could have drifted there from the Western Hemisphere on a highway of ocean currents ages ago. Baker is now planning an even more fantastic voyage. He has built a fifth raft, Lehi V, named after a prophet in the Book of Mormon who is supposed to have drifted to America from the Persian Gulf about 600 B.C., according to Baker. Baker plans to sail the raft around the world, but his main purpose is a peace mis- sion rather than a scientific one. He wants to represent the U.S. as "Secretary of Peace!" An amateur anthropologist as well as able seaman, shipbuilder, carpenter, flier, metallurgist and lecturer, Baker also hopes to prove a little known theory that a small group of Semites was carried by ocean cur- rents from the Gulf of Persia to Guatama- Ships and the seas are no strangers to Why then wou la more than 2000 years ago. Baker. He served with the U.S. Navy from reached a comforta Migration Theory 1934 to 1938 and in World War II turned to cial ladder give up shipbuilding, operating shipyards in Sausa- the doubtful honor Baker's dream is to retrace the possible routes of the ancients by embarking from lito and Petaluma. Even as a boy he was in- home-made raft? the Arabian coast, following currents lead- trigued with rafts and exploration. A native Baker says: "My ing through the Indian Ocean, China Sea of Tremonton, Utah, Baker recalled that back to World War and the Pacific Ocean. when he was 13 he made a raft and crossed recondition and re Baker says the source of this theory is a portion of the Great Salt Lake. As my sand blaster in one of nine volumes, known as the "An- man flesh and bloc tiquities of Mexico" that were translated This year, if he locates a crew, (one to work for war unt from Spanish and published in 1848 by an member will be his wife, Nola) Baker will Englishman, Lord Kingsborough. The vol- leave Oceanside on the first leg of his odys- (Continued on umes are based upon ancient records sey, which may last as long as five years. known as the "Works of Ixlilxochotl," a However, for lack of a current, the Lehi PRESERVATION COPY 16th Century Aztec prince and the record V will be freighted to the Panama Canal. keeper of his nation. From there Baker plans to make his way to (It is commonly believed that Indians Texas, to New Orleans and then go up the migrated to North America from Mongolia Mississippi River. When he runs out of fa- via the Aletian Islands, but Baker points vorable currents he hopes to be towed. out that Aztec architecture in Mexico and Peace Lecture Central America is similar to that found in Egypt, and the Middle East.) During his many stops he plans to show "Highly cultured. the Azetcs possessed a films of his previous voyages and to give calcudar were familiar with the wheel and lectures on the need of a peace program. up MINER Sunday, February 12, 1967 D-11 RLD and TRAVI Lehi II sails toward the Farallon Is- lands on its unsuccessful attempt to cross the Pacific. Devere Baker, and his crew finally made it, above, aboard Lehi VI after 69 days at sea. ; to Why then would a man who once om reached a comfortable rung on the finan- 1 to cial ladder give up security in exchange for isa- the doubtful honor of being captain of a in- home-made raft? tive Baker says: "My crusade for peace goes hat back to World War II. I had a contract to sed recondition and repair amphibious tanks. As my sand blasters scoured the bits of hu- man flesh and blood. I vowed never again one to work for war until I had exhausted every will lys- (Continued on Page 12, Cols. 3-5.) ehi nal. / to the fa- PRESERVATION COPY 10W give Now there is a Ichi V in rents from the Gulf of Persia to Guatama- Ships and the seas are no strangers to Why then would a man who once la more than 2000 years ago. Baker. He served with the U.S. Navy from reached a comfortable rung on the finan- Migration Theory 1934 to 1938 and in World War II turned to cial ladder give up security in exchange for Baker's dream is to retrace the possible shipbuilding, operating shipyards in Sausa- the doubtful honor of being captain of a routes of the ancients by embarking from lito and Petaluma. Even as a boy he was in- home-made raft? the Arabian coast, following currents lead- trigued with rafts and exploration. A native Baker says: "My crusade for peace goes ing through the Indian Ocean, China Sea of Tremonton, Utah, Baker recalled that back to World War II. I had a contract to and the Pacific Ocean. when he was 13 he made a raft and crossed recondition and repair amphibious tanks. COPY Baker says the source of this theory, is a portion of the Great Salt Lake. As my sand blasters scoured the bits of hu- in one of nine volumes, known as the "An- tiquities of Mexico" that were translated This year, if he locates a crew, (one man flesh and blood. I vowed never again member will be his wife, Nola) Baker will to work for war until I had exhausted every from Spanish and published in 1848 by an Englishman, Lord Kingsborough. The vol- leave Oceanside on the first leg of his odys- (Continued on Page 12, Cols. 3-5.) umes are based upon ancient records sey, which may last as long as five years. PRESERVI known as the "Works of Ixlilxochotl," a However, for lack of a current, the Lehi 16th Century Aztec prince and the record V will be freighted to the Panama Canal. keeper of his nation. From there Baker plans to make his way to (It is commonly believed that Indians Texas, to New Orleans and then go up the migrated to North America from Mongolia Mississippi River. When he runs out of fa- via the Aletian Islands, but Baker points vorable currents he hopes to be towed. out that Aztec architecture in Mexico and Peace Lecture Central America is similar to that found in Egypt, and the Middle East.) During his many stops he plans to show "Highly cultured, the Azetcs possessed a films of his previous voyages and to give calendar, were familiar with the wheel and lectures on the need of a peace program. even had an observation tower from which "I will then drift around Florida, go up to study heavenly bodies. Carvings show a the East Coast to New York and Nova Sco- cross and the sacrifice of a lamb. This cul- tia. From there I want to cross the Atlantic ture was in existence prior to the coming of and eventually visit Europe, the Scandina- the Spaniards. vian countries and later Jerusalem and Persia," he declared. "Carvings also show that these peoples had Semitic features, had short pointed In his effort to sail the seas with his beard and wore Israeli-like stocking caps. rafts, Baker has faced all the hazards of a The temples are similar to Solomon's Tem- pioneer, including physical danger, finan- ple and all faced east! cial reverses and sometimes public ridicule. "In order that in our atomic age we He claims he spent $100,000 in building might profit from these ancient people and four of the rafts all of which eventually be- their dramatic records, we must first prove came lost or were destroyed by fire. Some they existed and learn how they came to had to be abandoned when the U.S. Coast America," he insisted. Guard refused to aid him, Baker insists. Now there is a Lehi V in which Baker, his wife, Nola, and a new crew will try to sail from Per- sian Gulf to America. Larger than predecessors, her interior is luxurious. Secretary of Peace (Continued from page 11.) illusive commodity of can a safe balance in the peace deserves more than government of United avenue for a peaceful un- the scattered. and of neces- States be assured!" derstanding between peo- sity, part-time efforts of Meanwhile Baker contin- ples and their nations. many already busy men? ues to live in the Lehi V as "I have turned my back "On the executive level it lies at anchor near the on the glitter of material in government we have at beach. The latest of the possessions to follow an in- ner voice. least four offices to pre- Lehi's took a year and a pare us to fight, defend half to build, and Baker "We cannot allow our- ourselves and wage a war, has drifted as far south as selves to keep destroying and that is as it should be. Ensenada with It during a cultures and great civiliza- "However, a passing shake-down cruise. The raft tions as we have in the glance can detect the im- has no pitch or roll and past. Our culture might balance, one spoke is defi- draws only 14 inches of wa- very well collapse 2000 nitely missing in the circle ter. years from now. We are of awareness. There is no The hull is made of fir going to have to build for office of equal power to logs planked over. Unlike peace as we do for war if prepare us for peace, to any other raft the Lehi V we are to preserve our way learn to cope with its sting- has five staterooms and fa- of life." ing problems," he contin- cilities comparable to those Of his proposal for a Sec- ued. found on a $50.000 yacht. It I retary of the Peace, Baker "A new executive office is equipped with the latest said, "Let us stop to reflect then is needed within our navigational aids, includ- C2 on our cabinet setup. We government just to head- ing radar and sonar. have a Secretary of De- quarter this effort. With in- On Sundays, the curious fense, Secretary of Navy, finite care a man of great flock to the raft and ask Army. Air Force, but where awareness must be chosen, hundreds of questions. Un- is the office for the pri- must be given full cabinet like any other ship Baker's mary job of seeking or pro- rank and the title 'Secre- craft flies not one flag, but moting peace? tary of Peace' to head that the banners of all of the "Surely the all important Office. Then, and only then, United Nations. PRESERVATION COPY Telephone 338-8839 8/3/73 for Mrs. Howard Baker to rmw: "I am about 7-1/2 months behind in my correspondence. I wanted to let you and the Nixons know how deeply grateful we were for your coming to Peking. Also I owe you a rain hat. Also - I have been furious about the accusations they have made & against my friend Bill Henkel -- he did a good job. Then she added: "I am sure you are all not too fond of Howard right now but he is doing the best he can: I know the President is going to come out on top!" She then asked that I speak to her mother who had stopped in to say goodbye as Joy was leaving for Tennessee. I did -- and then the conversation ended. August 14, 1970 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Harry Rose Mary Flemming Woods Ramany Have you been able to do anything for Mrs. Irene Baker -- Lt. Governor Malcolm Wilson's sister ? It is my understanding that she 10 a very able woman and was Chairman of the local Citizens for Nixon prior to the Convention. (This was not easy in her spot in New York). Please let me know what is being done on this one when you have a chance. THANKS. January 24, 1969 Friday - 4:15 p.m. MEMORANDUM FOR MR. JOHN EHRLICHMAN May I have a legal opinion on this, please. DWIGHT L. CHAPIN Memo dated January 23, 1969 from Rose Mary Woods re call from General Baker offering the President two vicuna coats. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 23, 1969 TO: Dwight Chapin FROM: Rose Mary Woods Rasp General Baker called yesterday about a conver- sation he had had with the President about 6 years ago when Mr. Nixon thanked him for the use of his top coat during the 1960 campaign. At that time, General Baker said that he would see that he received two of those when he became President. He put aside a piece of vicuna, and wants to send his tailor down to measure the President so that he might make him two top coats. Would you check this out and then get back to General Baker. He will be in Pennsylvania only until Saturday, and then leaves for the Surf Club in Miami for the balance of the cold weather, I believe. He could make the arrangements from Florida for the fitting in case the President wants to have the coats. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON NOTE: General Baker has requested that you have the Valley Forge Military Academy Band and Choir perform at the White House this Spring. Would it be ok to consider them for the BLISS Dinner? YES NO MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Luck March 22, 1969 FOR: Miss Rose Mary Woods But Mrs. Lucy Winchester Dwight Chapin John Sears done FROM: Robert Ellsworth n online The Valley Forge Military Academy Band and Choir would be good for a White House event sometime this spring. 4/10/69 General Baker is a personal friend of the President, and in addition has been a strong and loyal supporter over the years. Please let me know what the reaction is to when this might be expected to be put on. Attachment gliden spl Boker THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 22, 1969 Dear General Baker: Thanks ever so much for your good letter of March, with regard to the possibility of your band and choir performing in concert for the pleasure of President and Mrs. Nixon. I am immediately forwarding this on, and taking other ap- propriate steps to insure that the most thorough consideration is given. Naturally, it is good to hear from you again -- enjoyed talking with you on the phone, too. Warmest personal regards and best good wishes. BE Robert Ellsworth Assistant to the President Lt. General Milton G. Baker Office of the Superintendent Valley Forge Military Academy Wayne, Pennsylvania MAR 1020 March 18, 1969 The Honorable Robert Ellsworth Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Bob: Confirming our phone conversation yes- terday, it would be my great pleasure to have the Valley Forge Military Academy Band and Choir perform in concert for the pleasure of President and Mrs. Nixon. Both the Band and Choir have received the accolades of great and small, and have long been acknowledged as outstanding units of musical excellence, unsurpassed throughout the United States by comparable student and university groups. By the Spring of each year, both the Band and Choir have reached a pinnacle of per- fection, and it is consequently the time of year when I prefer that they perform for the President. I hope, therefore, that an open date in late April or in May might be selected when it would be the Academy s great honor and privilege to present a Rose Garden Concert or a more informal indoor salute to President and Mrs. Nixon. With every best wish, I am, Sincerely yours, Milton G. Baker Lt. General Encls: (2) Band & Choir Releases VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 19087 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE MURRAY 8.1800 VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY BAND The Valley Forge Military Academy Band which has often been called the "Philadelphia Orchestra of Military Bands," has performed for three U.S. Presidents, royalty, and countless thousands in military and civic circles. The 65-member unit led the Pennsylvania contingent in both of Presi- dent Eisenhower's inaugural parades and has performed at the inaugurals of every Pennsylvania governor since the founding of the Wayne, Pa., academy in 1928. The band, directed by Colonel D.' Keith Feltham, maintains a busy schedule playing a minimum of three times daily for corps formations at the Academy in addition to regimental reviews, parades, six formal Academy concerts and many outside concerts for civic and charitable organizations. The outside engagements include regular trips to the Royal Military College of Canada and the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg. In the recent years Valley Forge Bands have made 11 high fidelity and stereo record albums, pressed by RCA Victor and published by Recorded Publications Co., Camden, N. J The latest release, entitled "Valley Forge Fantasy" features both march and concert music. Bandsmen at Valley Forge are cadets of the corps who range in age from 15 to 19 years. They are drawn from all over the Nation. - more - VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 19087 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE MURRAY 8-1800 1st add VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY BAND Colonel Feltham, who has served as bandmaster since 1949, is a graduate of the Royal Military School of Music and had a distinguished career as a British Army bandmaster before coming to this country. In 1942 he and his regimental band were singularly honored by being chosen to play for Her Majesty Queen Mother Mary at her birthday celebration. The same band, under Colonel Feltham's direction, was the first to land on the beaches on Normandy after "D-Day" and it continued to entertain soldiers from all over the world on the fighting fronts of Europe throughout World War 11. - vf - VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY WAYNE. PENNSYLVANIA 19087 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE MURRAY 8-1800 CHOIR/GLEE CLUB The 90-voice choral group of the Valley Forge Military Academy and Junior College is selected annually by audition from the 1, 200-member corps of cadets. The versatility of the cadet vocalists is demonstrated by the fact that they sing both sacred and secular music and act as both Choir and Glee Club for their Alma Mater. They sing each Sunday for services in the Cadet Memorial Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion and make numerous concert appearances on the campus. Their varied repertoire runs the gamut from sacred polyphony to sea- chantey, spiritual and folk-song, and their fine performances have earned for them an enviable reputation which makes them in demand for concert appearances by churches, colleges and civic and military organizations covering a wide geographic area. This past year the cadets sang at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia and were chosen to appear for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Military Schools and Colleges in Washington, D.C. They have sung for the Philadelphia Arts Festival, the Broadcast Pioneers of America, and recently sang for the Poor Richard Club Gold Medal Award Presentation. For the past 12 years the cadets have sung annually at St. Thomas Church in New York City, and have made numerous appearances in large churches of all denominations in the Greater Philadelphia area. (more) VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 19087 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE MURRAY 8-1800 1st add They also sing often for official functions of the Episcopal Church. These have included the installation of a bishop, annual services for the Episcopal Churchwomen, and a special memorial service for Sir Winston Churchil! Television appearances include an annual presentation of the Christmas Story, and a video-tape for the Armed Forces Memorial Service. In May, 1968, the Cadets were chosen to perform in a special concert at Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, in New York City. The cadet singers have made three record albums: "Make a Joyful Sound," "Sing Out, Ye Loyal Sons" and "The Spirit of the Forge." Sept. 1968 March 19, 1970 MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Haldeman FROM: Rose Mary Woods Today when the President was talking with General Milton Baker he said I should tell you to set up sending him as an envoy to the Vatican at some future time. He is to go in much the same way that Peter Flanigan and Secretary Volpe have done. Baker feels he could do a good job as he has been active in the ecumenical movement and he is not a Catholic. THANKS March 19, 1970 MEMORANDUM TO: Bob Haldeman Constance Stuart Lucy Winchester FROM: Rose Mary Woods This morning during a conversation with General Milton Baker of the Valley Forge Academy, the President told him he could advise Cardinal Krol (of Philadelphia) that the President would like to have him conduct a service at the White House. The President said he wanted to do this the first time we are planning a service and the Cardinal can work it into his schedule. I assume we will have a call back from General Baker but thought you should all be alerted to this invitation. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON fill Boker April 17, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. FLANIGAN FROM: L. HIGBY Mr. Haldeman asked that I forward to you the fact that the President agrees with your recommendation that General Baker not be sent as an envoy to the Vatican. cc: Miss Woods 5/27/70 General Milton Baker to rmw: "Please tell the President that I think what he did to the bi-centennial was entirely accurate. Spreading it around the country -- small units will be much more effective. I am thinking back to 1926 which cost me a lot of money. "We talked about a delegate to Rome. I think he should seriously consider sending someone over as an Ambassador Extra-Ordinary, not as a permanent person just now. I think many of them could be swayed and come over to his side of the fence because of that. I think he has everything to gain and nothing to lose on that and he should send a Black Protestant - like me ! !! General Baker's request (which had been passed along previously) was again called to the President's attention and to Peter Flanigan's -- but both had said before that Baker was NOT the man to send to the Vatican. rmw FILE - General Milton Baker - SPL M Pls try to find out whether there has been action on either of the bills mentioned in Baker's letter -- if so I can mention that. Otherwise we could use Paragraph A plus our form for turning requests for appointments over to Dwight Chapin's office. S and end with With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you and Mrs. Baker. rmwoods 12/9/71 VALLEY FORGE MH ITARY ACADEMY MEMO To: Rose Mary Woods Subject: Letter to Bob Kunzig Thought the attached would be of interest. I think it high time that I have a short visit with the President to discuss financing of the Pennsylvania Presidential Campaign, so as to pre- clude a fiasco like we had last year -- thanks to some of our so-called stalwart Republicans. Best wishes. or MILTON G. BAKER LT. GENERAL Superintendent 6 August 1971 Mr. Robert L. Kunzig Administrator General Services Administration F between 18th and 19th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20405 Dear Bob, I understand the President has appointed you, along with Mr. R. P. Nathan of the Office of Management of the Budget and Deputy Mayor Graham W. watt, to a special Com- mittee to set priorities for the District of Columbia's plans for the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. The President appointed me last year to the Smith- sonian Institution's National Armed Forces Museum Advisory Board and I am most interested in the successful passage of the Smithsonian's proposal to establish Bicentennial Park. Not only will this project make an exciting con- tribution to the Bicentennial commemoration at the national level, it has great prospects for the future as a means of keeping our country mindful of its heritage. Hugh Scott has joined with Senators Anderson and Bible in submitting S.2153 covering Bicentennial Park to the Congress and Hugh has said he would speak to the President on behalf of the legislation. A similar bill H.R. 10311, was introduced in the House by Mr. Bow. The proposed museum park is in keeping with the President's oft expressed desire to rekindle a modern Spirit of '76. I do hope that you and your committee can add the prestige of your support to this important project. with every best wish, I am, Sincerely yours, Milton G. Baker Lieutenant General NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number / on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) STATEMENT The White House DATE Washington, D. C. 20500 3/28/70 Attn: Miss Rosemany Wood 496-560 DATE REFERENCE NO. PRODUCT CODE AMOUNT 1/16/70 117 AD4 MT 356831 Medallion 105.22 4/14/70 Frank Shoaf said to disregard the Inaugural Committee had a credit from a previous bill which they used without indicating the credit due them. It has now been straightened out but the computer takes a couple of months to get corrected. M.A. PAY LAST AMOUNT IN THIS COLUMN 4/1/70 - copy sent to Frank Shoaf -- this may be a credit memo and they will straighten out. I STATEMENT Balfalfur MASSACHUSETTS Company The White House Att: Miss Rosemary Wood DATE Washington, D.C. 20500 2/28/70 Slmn # Ord # 496-560 DATE X REPERENCE NO: PRODUCT CODE AMOUNT 1/16/70 117 AD 4 MT 356831 medallion 105.22 PAY LAST AMOUNT IN THIS COLUMN California Committee for the Re-election of the President 1670 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 (213) 484-1330 September 4, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR ROSEMARY WOODS FROM DR. WILLIAM S. BANOWSKY, CHAIRMAN - LOS ANGELES COUNTY THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. 4 5 6 2 3 1 the Edipite Honor 1 2 3 4 WHB 015 WAB015 (0706) (1-0023480238)PD 08/25/72 0704 5 ICS IPMSALA SNA 1977 25 AM 3 13 6 7 ZCZC 011 A TT ICS IPMPNLA PSC ZCZC 210 SP PDF PASADENA CALIF 24 812P B - 8 PMS ROSE MARY WOODS SECRETARY THE WHITE HOUSE 9 WHITE HOUSE WASHDC WASHINGTON files 10 11 ROUSSELOT HAS LARGEST PICTURES NIXON HEADQUARTERS GREEN 12 STREET PASADENA CONCERNED 13 14 18 M 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY. U 5 A Date 8/28/72 MARY 15 16 17 19 From Rose Mary Woods Rma To Lyn Nofinger 20 21 FYI 22 23 Please Handle 24 25 26 4 6 2 5 3 The White House 1 2 Machington 3 4 WHB015 WAB015(0706) (1-002348C238) PD 08/25/72 0704 5 ICS IPMSALA SNA 1972 MIF 25 AM 8 12 6 ZCZC 011 A TT ICS IPMPNLA PSC ZCZC 210 SP PDF PASADENA CALIF 24 8 12P 7 8 PMS ROSE MARY WOODS SECRETARY 9 WHITE HOUSE WASHDC 10 11 ROUSSELOT HAS LARGEST PICTURES. NIXON HEADQUARTERS GREEN 12 STREET PASADENA CONCERNED 13 14 MARY 15 16 17 18 19 FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U. S. U.S. A. S.A. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Now Bar SWICK JA' ey 201 F000 February 27, 1969 I The President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Your reception of the fifteen Scouts and Explorers who presented the 1969 Report to the Nation during Boy Scout Week is greatly appreciated. These young men have returned to their homes following a rewarding and memorable week in Washington. On behalf of the Report to the Nation boy and adult team members, I thank you for making the time available to extend a personal welcome to these young men. Your discussion with them provided a better insight into the workings of our government, and their visit with you was the highlight of their trip. We are deeply appreciative. I hope we may look forward to your participation in the 1970 Report to the Nation activities. Sincerely, Alden G. Barber Chief Scout Executive AGB/JMG THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 2/1/72 Our old friend Stuart Barbour, now 80 and dying of cancer, wants the President to pick out a Meerschaum pipe that Mr. Barbour will give him as a gift. Catalogue attached. Should we pick out one of the fairly plain styles and let Mr. Marje Barbour Barlious know? Mr. S. A. BARBOUR P.O. BOX 2178 ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24009 PHONE 343-3643 January 22, 1972 Mrs. Marge Acker Assistant to Rose Mary Woods The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Acker: You are always very nice to talk to me, as only you would be. I am attaching hereto the brochure which will show the Meerschaum pipes and the cigarette holders for your selection. At your leisure, make your selection and return the brochure to me. With kind wishes. Respectfully, Mark S.A.Barbour Attachment JAN 22 1972 THIS PIPE IS MADE FROM PURE BLOCK MEERSCHAUM Meerschaum is a stone or block mostly found and mined in Asia Minor. It is imbedded in red clay and usually found 240 to 250 feet under the surface of the ground. Meerschaum is not a clay or mineral but is organic in origin, being the fossilized remains of minute sea animals, like coral. These little animals died many milions of years ago, and the remains of their shells were compressed by earthquakes, washed over repeatedly by the ocean and by floods which deposited earth and rock on top of them, and were moved and shifted by floods and successive glacial movements. Today, the meerschaum is found only in Asia Minor, in sufficient quantity and of quality itable for commercial use. Meerschaum is very light in weight and is one of the most porous substances found in noture Consquently it absorbs nicotine and tobacco which are thus filtered in the meerschaum pipe. During the millions of years, the outside part of the meerschaum stones or block has deteriorated so far that only the kernel of sound meerschaum is left in the middle. The decomposed outer parts are 10 to 20 times the size of the sound kernel which is used for pipes. HAND CARVED: Each pipe is deftly cut by hand and has its own character. It colors gradually as it smoked, taking on a rich brown color with the years. The meerschaum is impregnated with wax which helps to give it the beautiful velvety finish for whitch meerschaum pipes are famous. Each pipe has its own individual character given to it by the artisan who made it All mouthpieces pipes are fitted bone mountings. HOW TO BREAK IN YOUR PIPE: A meerschaum pipe should be broken in the same manner as a briar pipe. For the first few smokes, the pipe should be filled only half way and the tobacco not packed too tightly. This way the outside of the bowl will color gradually from the bottom up, taking on an even, rich brown tone for years of smoking pleasure. The smoker is cautioned not to touch the warm bowl with his fingers as the moisture left there will affect the eventual coloring. HAYIM PINHAS S. A. Barbour P.O. Box 2178, Roanoke, Virginia 24009 MEMORANDUM September 13, 1969 fill TO: Harry Dent FROM: Rose Mary Woods I hope you are keeping in touch with Charlie Barr of Standard Oil of Indiana. He has done SO much over the years to try to keep that "Eagle Eye" operation going in the Chicago area - and sometimes without much backing- that, in my opinion, he should have as much attention as possible from this end. THANKS. Rose- Talked to the asty Ger. about this 1 he's seen in good contact with Barr since I ast him over 2 months ago. ItsD blaring headlines of antrather chin We hnm for 44 yrs you served all well of us and are then the fighting for you keep that just let us hnm what you Time wood up we line you! and are want dert sdida us to dleback do inn Ill. Mr. Sat Sept 30,1972 Dear Mr. Barrett The recent news articles in the this writer as to your greatmess and love chicago news yeapers certainly enlightened of country, your inlistment and service inw. WI, your heroic actims, and then again in WWII! you now treated ih one all little comes unknown back to me, mained State W and I a returning veteran of bo well-me, When you were Secretary of WIII with an automobile picked sakta up ana in FReeway Georgia FIRESTONE and Blud. * norwalk, the redtape california * 213 that 868-0401 santa ana norwalk . phoenix . LaGuna Beach Confinited me to obtain an Ill your to sincere letter telling me the steps license There wasn't any ! take made it very simple matter ( you are a great man)! It is the sincere hope of the undersigned that your health will be restored and many more years are yours. So thatwer stature serving us, public have a man of you w yne to making fun of your was record have The papers have been drubly cruel never Campaigue ofor any me in my lifo people are not stupid- I shall but I note- have changed and have my mind our whole in local 13 4sBew elohs, Telephone Pioneers american legin hones ly this note for a man who would allow working against mixon I cannot in all Sincerey Richard A Grimes 2213 Spruce Rd, Immerial Ill. NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number 5 on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) 2440 LAKeview Ave Pivi I an ChicAbo ILL 60614 EISENHOWER USA EISENHOWER USA AFT. 5-B President Mixon % Assomary Woods 2500 Urginia are N.W 7059 our Personal Washington D.C. 200 37 1411 23 February 1972 Dear Mr. Bartlett: Dr. Kissinger has asked me to express his appreciation for your suggestion that the handsome cufflinks that you had designed and given to the President be among the gifts included for the President's visit to Peking. It is regrettable that the final selection of those gifts had already taken place, but your interest is very much appreciated. Best regards, is\ J. F. Lehman Senior Staff Member National Security Council Mr. Joe Bartlett Minority Clerk House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 cc: Miss Rose Mary Woods 01411 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON To Henry Riskinga Brink Date 2/8/72 From Rose Mary Woods FYI Please Handle 1411 JOE BARTLETT MINORITY CLERK CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 7 Feb 72 Miss Rose Mary Woods Office of the President Dear Rose, With all the important things about which you have to be concerned, I would doubt very much that the matter of my U.S./China memento ever came to your attention. But some months ago we sent to the Presi- dent a pair of cuff links that bore a design like the one on the sheet attached. And they were very graciously acknowledged. This was very gratifying to me, because Metalphoto of Cleveland executed them from a design I had sketched on a House Restau- rant napkin one day when we were discussing the President's bold announcement. Our hope was that the President might find them to be the answer to a need for a token memento of this historic quest. I expect they could still be had, perhaps even with the date, or other notation, affixed. And, needless to say, my only interest is that it might contribute some small service to this great cause. My fondest regards, and best wishes, joe QUESTION QUEST FOR UNIVERSITY RICHARD MINION M. OWN. NON dn AREA X July 13, 1971 MEMORANDUM FOR GORDON STRACHAN FROM ROSE MARY WOODS With regard to the invitation from Alfredo Basalo, which I am returning to you, I think the only thing necessary is for him to receive a note of congratulations on his marriage. If you will draft a letter for the President's signature and return it to me I will ask him to sign it. NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS PROJECT DOCUMENT CONTROL RECORD ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FILE FOLDER Restricted document has been removed. See document entry number 6 on Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279) or NARS Withdrawal Sheet (GSA Form 7122), located in the front of this folder, for a description of the item and an explanation for its removal. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE NLN Form 101 (6-79) March 30, 1971 MEMORANDUM FOR DWIGHT CHAPIN Ronal FROM ROSE MARY WOODS CC: Ron Ziegler In talking with Jim Bassett for a few minutes today, he asked me to tell you that he will be in Washington from April 6th through April 16th and, of course, would very much like to have a word with the President if at all possible. He will be staying at the Madison Hotel. St. Louis Globe - Democrat 12TH BOULEVARD AT DELMAR ST. LOUIS, MO. 63101 G. DUNCAN BAUMAN PUBLISHER June 25, 1971 My dear Mr. President: I do want you to know of my deep appreciation for the opportunity to have been your guest at dinner Tuesday night. It was an immensely valuable evening for me and one with great memories. 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