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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE
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HERMAN L. BARBERY
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
January 29, 1961
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
4801 Tilden Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dick:
I cannot tell you what your wonderful letter has done for me.
I must confess that I was literally broken-hearted by the turn
of events, especially the possibility that I, who love you and
believed in you so deeply, might have contributed in any way
to the defeat. I have had a very hard time trying to forgive
myself for my terrible stupidity in allowing myself to get into
a position where they could so misrepresent and distort.
Actually I was so distressed that I cancelled all speaking en-
gagements, resigned from the church (which they refused to ac-
cept), and a lot of others things; but finally decided I had
better start practicing the principles in which you and I be-
lieve, and am trying to carry on as always.
Your letter is one I shall always treasure. I am so glad you
call me by my first name, as I do you, for I have always felt
a bond with you, and to have you say that I have been of some
help to you warms my heart. I shall cherish your friendship
all along life's way.
I want to tell you that God has been guiding you in these days
since the election. You are the truly great man in this whole
dramatic episode of history. Never once in the slightest degree
have you failed to demonstrate the nobility which is so marked
in you. You pitched your campaign on the high level of a
Christian and a gentleman and a statesman. You put up a hard,
clean fight, and when you lost your greatest stature was mani-
fested. I simply cannot give expression to my admiration of
you as a composed, disciplined man. And everywhere I go people
speak of that. To have handled yourself with the spirit which
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you have demonstrated puts Richard Nixon in the galaxy of the
truly great men America has produced.
Nor has your life reached its climax. You will grow even more,
and your greatest days are ahead.
Please be assured of my abiding friendship for you, Pat, and
the children. And give my love to your mother.
Ruth and I hope to see you often, and God bless you now and
always.
Cordially,
NVP:c
P.S. We would be happy indeed if you and Pat could have
dinner with us sometime in our home in New York when
you happen to be here.
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January 18, 1961
Dear Norman:
As I dictate this letter I am somewhat hesitant to
address you by your first name but I feel that I know you so well
that you will pardon me for using this personal salutation.
As my term of office as Vice President draws to a
close, I just want you to know how deeply grateful I am for the
friendship you have so generously extended to me through the years
I have been in Washington. I want you to know that what you have
written in your books has been a constant source of inspiration to
me. But beyond that, I shall always cherish those occasions when
we have attended the Brick Church and had an opportunity after-
wards for the kind of personal discussions which always will
remain in my memory as mountain top experiences.
I want you tokknow too, that I shall always be proud
of the fact that I had your support in the campaign of 1960. When
I was in New York a few weeks ago some of our mutual friends
suggested that you were concerned because of the claims that have
been made that the statement issued in Washington early in the
campaign may have affected the results in November.
If you do have such a concern, as the one who certainly
had the greatest interest in the outcome of this election, I want you
to know that you should banish such thoughts from your head once
and for all. I can think of a hundred things I could have done or said
that might have changed the result of the election. The re sponsibility
for losing it is one that I and I alone must bear. To you and others
who supported our cause with such dedication, I shall always owe a
debt of gratitude which I can never adequately repay.
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January 18, 1961
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I hope that we can keep in touch with each other in
the years to come. One of the compensating features of losing
Peale, Norman Vincent
the election is that I shall have more time for meeting and visiting
with my friends than was previously possible because of the demands
of my official schedule. Next time I am in New York, I hope we
can get together for a visit.
Pat Joins me in sending our deepest affection and our
best wishes to you and Mrs. Peale.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
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April 9, 1963
Dear Norman:
Due to a heavy backlog of correspondence
which accumulated during the period immediately
after the election, this is the first opportunity I
have had to tell you how much I appreciated your
writing as you did at that time. I can assure you
that nothing is more heartwarming after losing a
hard-fought election than to receive a note of
encouragement such as yours.
As you might know I have received a
great deal of advice since the election as to what
I should do at this time. I have been particularly
grateful for the fine opportunities that have been
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offered to me if I should decide to devote my efforts
exclusively to legal practice, or to private business.
But, after careful consideration of all the factors
involved, I have decided that to the extent my obli-
gation to provide for my family will permit, I should
continue to devote as much of my time as possible to
participation in public affairs. Consequently, for
PEALE, Rev. Norman Vincent
the next few months I shall be traveling considerably
abroad as well as in the United States, so that I can
speak out effectively on some of our national and
international problems.
Again, I want to express my appreciation
for your writing as you did. I hope you will continue
to give me the benefit of your counsel.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
The Reverend Norman Vincent Peale
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November 29, 1962
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
410 Martin Lane
Beverly Hills, California
Dear Dick:
This is just to tell you that during these hard days I have had
you most earnestly in my prayers. It is my conviction that out
of the agony of spirit through which you have surely been passing,
greater days than you could possibly imagine will emerge.
Sometimes God puts very difficult directional signs in our lives.
I shall always remember something that my mother used to say to
me: "Norman, down the pathway of life God will slam doors in
your face. At such times always remember that He is not against
you, but for you, and is directing you down the way to an open
door which He has prepared for you.
These "slammed doors" are very bitter experiences, but I have
found that my mother was right and that if we live in God's
guidance, He is pointing the way to a more effective service
and to greater opportunities.
In my prayers for you a thought has come. You have millions of
friends in this country, and many others who would become friends
if they knew you personally, and perhaps in a way that is outside
of the purely political. Take William Jennings Bryan, for example.
He never achieved the goal of the Presidency and had three defeats,
but he did something else which left an unforgettable memory in
the minds of thousands, or millions even. He became a renowned
lecturer on various subjects. For example, his most famous speech
was "The Prince of Peace." It was more of a masterpiece than his
"Cross of Gold" speech was, and he exerted a tremendous influence
until unhappily he got involved in that evolution battle. There
were, therefore, two images of Bryan in the people's minds, that
of the party politician, and the other of the incomparable orator.
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The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Beverly Hills, California
I would like to see you go around the country speaking everywhere
on subjects of a different nature, for you are needed and there
is a great place of leadership in which you can use your superb
abilities and extraordinary background of experience. I think
it is a fact that political office holders are temporary and
transient, but great leaders of the people have a much more
enduring quality.
These are just some thoughts that have occurred to me as I have
prayed about you these past days. God will guide and bless you;
of this I am absolutely sure.
As ever,
Cordially yours,
Worman
NVP: DWP
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Dear Norman:
I am sending under separate cover an advance
copy of my book, "Six Crises." I thought you might be
interested in having a look at it before it goes on sale
in the book stores.
The publication date is March 29 and I would
appreciate it if you would not discuss or disclose the
contents of the book insofar as any section of it may
be newsworthy before that date. LIFE Magazine has pur-
chased the exclusive serial rights for their issues of
March 16, 23, and 30, and I want to be sure to honor my
commitment that no items that may be of current news
interest appear in print before March 29.
With kindest personal regards,
Sincerely,
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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New York 28, New York
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DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
August 1, 1960
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice-President of the United States
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Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Vice-President:
Dr. Peale is at present traveling in the Middle
East and Europe. Today I received from him, from
Bad Gastein, Austria, a hand-written letter which
he asked me to type and forward to you.
The letter is enclosed.
Because of the reference to church attendance in
Dr. Peale's letter, I am sending him a copy of the
enclosed picture and news item which appeared in
this morning's New York Times.
Sincerely yours,
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PASTORAL ASSISTANT
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
August 1, 1960
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice-President of the United States
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Vice-President:
Thank you for your letter regarding the Bela Kornitzer books I
have sent to opinion-forming leaders. Anything I can do to
help your campaign is all too little. I want to do more, and
as for possible brick-bats - we shall not worry about that.
(So far none, however.)
I am terribly concerned about this election, not only because
of my deep regard for you personally, but because I feel the
future of the country depends upon your leadership. It is in-
credible that Kennedy should direct the destiny of the millions
of our citizens, and I just cannot believe that the people will
select this man over you, with your character and experience.
Recently I spent an hour with Billy Graham, who feels as I do,
that we must do all within our power to help you. If you feel
at any time that I can be of any service whatsoever, I do hope
you will call upon me.
I had a talk in Bad Gastein, Austria, with a man who believes
he can mobilize in your behalf the millions of people of foreign
origin in the United States. He himself is of Slavic or Russian
birth, and has become an outstanding business man in New York.
His name is Colonel C. M. Paul, 720 Park Avenue, New York 21, New
York. During the last war he served as Director of National Ser-
vice, reporting directly to the President. Donald Nelson said he
contributed more to the war effort than any private citizen.
He also headed the Slavic Citizens' League, and has great influ-
ence among foreign-born and those of second and third generation.
He has some very interesting ideas as to how you could be endeared
to these people. I was so impressed by his common-sense sugges-
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tions that I felt I should recommend to you that he be given
opportunity to develop his vote-getting ideas.
One other thought or guidance has come to me, and it has to
do with the average, everyday, simple people getting to know
you. The idea that Kennedy has more "glamour" than you is
rubbish. The people will like you as they know you. I sug-
gest that you go among the crowds on the streets, into the
shops, manufacturing plants, just meeting, shaking hands,
being one of the folks. If you will do this in as many local-
ities as possible, especially in the big cities, people will
begin to think of you as you really are, a real and likable
person. Despite all other media of communication, nothing
equals the fact that a person can go home and say, "I saw
Nixon today you know, he is a good guy, just like anyone."
If this can be done without the trappings of office - just as
a man of the people among the people - they, being basically
intuitive, will turn to you with new confidence and affection.
I would like, also, to see that you are in church every Sunday;
and while, of course, this is nothing to make capital of, yet
it will appeal to the loyalties of great honest masses of our
people.
In my boyhood days the "front porch campaign" was effective,
because it was homey and folksy. It was Americana. And America
is still folksy, not Madison Avenue-ish. Perhaps a walking, man-
to-man campaign down the streets of America, meeting the people
eye to eye, heart to heart, could be the "front porch campaign"
of our time. In this way the dim and ill-defined personality of
a distinguished figure in Washington becomes simply Dick Nixon,
who came from where we all started, among the humble, decent
people of this land.
This may be strenuous and give you some bad moments, but you can
handle anything, as Bob Taft did in Ohio plants.
Incidentally, I was in Israel a few days ago and talked with
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Ben Gurion, Abba Eban, and others. I found a leaning toward
you which, of course, I encouraged by assuring them that Israel
could regard itself as fortunate in your becoming President. I
pointed out that you are honest and straightforward in your
attitudes, that they would always know just where you stand,
that in you there is no phoney-ism, and that seemed to appeal
to them. I told the Arab leaders the same thing; namely, that
a real statesman is running against an insatiable opportunist
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with vast sums of money at his disposal. The Jews feel very
keenly about Israel, and some assurance along that line will
reassure millions of voters.
I like your recent expressions of liberal views. Unless the
Republican Party marches in the forefront of contemporary
thinking, it cannot succeed. The big issues of the times
are peace, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all,
plus a restatement of America's purpose in the world a bet-
ter life for everyone. Your opponent will use every clever
effort to organize, mobilize, and sell and sell and sell.
Actually it is a cynical procedure. But as you meet the
people and show that you actually like them, and voice, in
the clear way of which you are so capable, the deepest feel-
ings of their hearts, they will see in you their God-given
leader.
This is so very important. The people - Bill, John, Mary, and
Bertha especially the young voters, have just got to know
you, and no one can ever know any man without getting close to
him. Issues are important, but the contact of personality is
more so. And your personality never fails to communicate when
people get close to you.
So many things about your life have not become known. For ex-
ample, in Israel my host was Ambassador Arazi, who told us that
in South America, after you had that rough time with the mob,
you came to a luncheon of leading citizens and told them that
they were responsible for what had just happened. The Ambassa-
dor said that your fearlessness with the mob was equalled by a
fearless honesty with the privileged leadership. He said that
everyone was terribly impressed.
Why is it that such sidelights do not get currency? I cannot
help wondering if the public relations of the Republican Party
do not need a revitalizing, a closer approximation to the mind
and heartbeat of Mr. and Mrs. America.
Perhaps I am out of my role in offering the foregoing sugges-
tions. Please forgive me, for I feel very deeply about it.
Finally, I hope you will think of the words from the Scriptures,
"and having done all, stand." In other words, when all has been
done that can be done leave it to God. Whatever He wills will
be done. As Washington said, "The event is in the hands of God."
But of course He means us to do all. God bless and strengthen
you.
Cordially yours,
U. Peole
NVP:c
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July 11, 1960
Dear Dr. Peale:
I want you to know how very much I appreciated your
sending copies of the Bela Kornitzer book to a number of
your friends.
Peale, Dr. Norman Vincent
I thought your letter, incidentally, couldn't have been
better. I would think that it would strike just the right note
to anyone who received it, and would at least assure that the
book would be read with an open mind. I only hope that you
do not receive too many political brickbats for the very
generous words you spoke in my behalf!
As I am dictating this note, the Democratic Convention
is just beginning. I have predicted for the past six months
that Kennedy would be nominated and I now think he will
probably make it at the end of the first ballot. You will know
how good or bad a prophet I am by the time you read this
letter.
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Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending our very best wishes
to you and to Mrs. Peale.
Sincerely,
PN
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK 26,N.Y.
May 20, 1960
Dear
;
Some years ago I adopted a custom which has given me much
pleasure and, I believe, has been a source of interest
to others. When I read a book that interests me and
seems to be of extra importance, I take the liberty of
suggesting it to my friends.
Sometimes the book may be of a controversial nature.
However I know my friends are people who think. Some
of them may be in occasional disagreement with me, but
concur that warm discussion and sharing of ideas is
intellectually stimulating and helps each of us to
arrive at logical and informed conclusions.
Recently I read "The Real Nixon" by Bela Kornitzer and am
sending you a copy. I do this not merely because I respect
Dick Nixon and have affection for him as a friend, but
also for the reason that he is misunderstood by some of
my friends.
This great American who has SQ fearlessly and sincerely
served his country deserves fairer treatment by his
countrymen. I do not enter into politics, but it is my
concern in life to do what little I can to help people
know and understand each other as brethren.
I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I have.
Cordially yours,
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Dear Dr. Peale:
I want you to know how very menkxx much I
appreciated your sending copies of 1txxxxx the Bela Kornitzer book
to a number of your Sixen friends.
I thought your letter, incidentally, couldn't
have been better. I would think that it would strike just the right
note to anyone who received it, and would at least assure that
the book would kxxxxxx be read with an open mind. I only hope that
you do not receive too many political brickbats for the very generous
words you spoke in my bebakkkx behalf!
AS I am dictating this note, the Democratic
Convention is just beginning. I have predicted for the past six months
that Kennedy would be nominated and I now think he will probably make it
will know
at the end of the first ballot. You ****** how good or bad a prophet I am
by the time you read this letter.
Mrs. Nixon joins me in sendigg our very best wishes
to you and to Mrs. Peale.
Sincerely,
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MINISTERS
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
HERMAN L. BARBERY
REPLY TO
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
July 18, 1960
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Your letter of July 11 to Dr. Peale has arrived, and
once more, I am relaying the content to Dr. and Mrs.
Peale in Europe.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Peale would want to assure you of
their prayers and best wishes, as always.
With kind regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
(mis.) Doris It, Phillips
Secretary to Dr. Peale
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FIFTH AVENUE AT 29TH STREET, WEST
NEW YORK 1, N.Y.
MINISTERS
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
HERMAN L. BARBERY
REPLY TO
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
July 15, 1960
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Your letter of July 15 to Dr. Peale has arrived in
his absence in the Holy Land. I shall see that the
content is relayed to him and know he will be pleased
to hear from you.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Peale would want to extend to you
their very best wishes, as always.
With kind regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
(mis) Dous It Phillips
Secretary to Dr. Peale
DWP
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July 12, 1960
Dear Dr. Peale:
Þeale, Dr. Norman Vincent
I have learned that your previously planned
European tour will prevent your participation at the
Republican Convention in Chicago. While I regret that
you will not be present, I fully understand and would
not want you to forego a journey which I am certain both
you and your wife have long and greatly anticipated.
As always, I deeply appreciate your
generous offer to be of assistance; the knowledge that
your prayers are with me is both humbling and grati-
fying.
With best wishes to you and Mrs. Peale
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for a most pleasant trip,
Sincerely,
b inj
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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MEMORANDUM
To:
RN
From: LWH
Norman Vincent Peale's wife won and he was
unable to cancel his trip to Europe. He will not be able
to attend the Convention. You might want to drop him a
line
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HERMAN L. BARBERY
REPLY TO
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
June 23, 1960
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Mr. Leonard Hall conveyed your invitation to offer prayer
at the time of your nomination at the convention.
I am highly honored by your desire to have me ask God's
blessing at that time, and in addition, I am always eager
to do what you ask.
Unfortunately, we have planned a trip to the Holy Land
and the Oberammergau Passion Play, which takes us away
over the convention period. I sincerely hope I can do
something else at some other time. I am, of course,
earnestly praying, not only for your successful candidacy,
but that you may be guided and sustained every step of
the way.
God bless you now and in the days ahead.
Cordially yours,
NVP: DWP
P.S. I thoroughly enjoyed THE REAL NIXON by Karnitzer, and
especially appreciated your inscription, which I shall always
treasure.
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To:
RN
From:
LWH
I talked with Norman Vincent Peale.
His wife wants him to go to Europe but definite plans
have not been made and he is going to let me know next week if
he can be at the Convention.
He said to tell you he deeply appreciated the fact that
you thought of him and added: "I have already told Mr. Nixon that
I want to do everything I can to help"and asked me to pass that word
along to you again.
A nice note to Dr. Peale would be in order.
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April 26, 1960
Dear Dr. Peale:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter of April 13
with regard to Governor McKeldin.
Peale, Dr. Norman Vincent
I share your high regard for him and particularly for his
ability as a speaker and campaigner. He can be a real asset
to the cause during the campaign and you can be sure that we
shall keep in close touch with him so that his advice and assistance
will be constantly available.
He is obviously one of several who will receive public at-
tention both as a potential Vice Presidential candidate and as an
active participant in the next administration should we be suc-
cessful in November. You can be sure that I shall have your
opinion of him in mind as I am called upon to make decisions in
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this respect.
I greatly appreciate your having taken the trouble to write
me as you did and I hope you will keep your suggestions coming.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
DN
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
April 13, 1960
The Honorable Richard Nixon
Vice President
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Yesterday I was with a group of professional and business
leaders in Charleston, West Virginia. Almost without
exception I felt each of them is supporting you.
The discussion turned on a vice presidential candidate.
The man who had the most appeal to this disciminating
group was former Governor Theodore R. McKeldin. The
more I have thought about it, the more I like the
suggestion of Gov. McKeldin. He is extremely popular
with the Jewish people for one thing. By his many
victories in an overwhelmingly Democratic state he has
demonstrated his attractiveness to people generally.
He is an extraordinarily effective speaker. In fact I
would call him an orator in the best sense of the word.
He knows how to appeal to the people, how to get their
interest and hold it on the platform. As a vice presi-
dential candidate I believe he would become very popular
and be a real help to you both in the campaign and later
in your administration.
Forgive me for getting out of my field and presuming to
make a suggestion. I am so enthusiastic in support of
you that I couldn't avoid offering these thoughts for
your consideration.
God bless you and warm regards,
Cordially 0 yours, Peace
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Dear Dr. Peale:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter of April 13
with regard to Governor McKeldin.
I share your high regard for him and particularly for his ability
as a speaker and campaigner. He can be a real asset to eur. - the
cause during the campaign and you can be sure WX that we shall keep
in close touch with him so that we-ean ha--- his advice and assit-- -
assistance will be constantly available.
He is obviously one of several who will receive attention- public
attention both as a potential Vice Presidential candidate and as an
active partidi- - participant in the next administration should we be
successful in November.
You can be sure that I shall have your
thoughts in mind opinion of him in mind as I have the -op- am called
upon to make decisions in this respect.
I greatly appreciate your sending- having taken the trouble to
write me as you did and I hope you will keep your suggestions coming.
With every goodwish
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To Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, whose books and sermons have
been such a great inspiration to me through the years, with
every good wish from his friend, Richard Nixon
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April 15, 1960
Dear Dr. Peale:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter
of April 5. You can be sure that nothing could mean more
Peale, Dr. Norman Vincent
to me in the difficult days I face in the months ahead than
the assurance of your support and your prayers.
As I approach the campaign, and become in-
creasingly aware of the tremendous responsibilities the
next President must assume, I am fully cognizant of my
own inadequacy to furnish the leadership the nation needs
at this time. To paraphrase what you said, I can only try
to do my best during the campaign - always recognizing
that if I should succeed, as Washington said so well, "The
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event is in the hands of God."
I was particularly touched by your very generous
comments with regard to my mother, my brother and his
wife. While it would be presumptuous for me to point with
pride to any virtues I think I might have, I can certainly agree
with you that if the American people knew my family as you
do I wouldn't have to campaign at all!
In that connection, incidentally, Bela Kornitzer
has just written a book which has some overly-generous com-
ments with regard to my activities but which very properly
puts its main emphasis on the great part my mother has played
in my life. When they are available I will send you a copy of
the hook with the thought that you might like to browse through
it.
May I tell you again how much I appreciated your
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letter. Mrs. Nixon and I shall look forward to visiting the
Marble Collegiate Church the next time we happen to be in
New York on a Sunday.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
CC: Mrs. F.A. Nixon
Bob Finch
Jim Shepley
Herb Klein
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Memo
To:
Bob Finch, Jim Shepley, Herb Klein
From:
RN
Re:
Attached letter from Norman Vincent Peale
I think he hits here upon a very fundamental point which
we should bear in mind in the articles which we attempt to encourage
in the next few weeks and months.
Billy Graham hit this same line with me when he was
talking with me a few days ago. It is that we should emphasize more
the family background with its humble origins which would have
emotional impact on people in general rather than putting as much
attention as we have on the strictly political story and the issues.
Of course, as we get into the campaign, issues will be predominant.
At this point I feel the other aspects should be heavily emphasized.
For example, as I have said previously, I think a good article on
my mother for Ladies Home Journal or Good Housekeeping would
be helpful. She told me on the phone that somebody by the name of
Schreiber was writing one. This sounded to me like one of those free-
lance jobs and I would like to have it checked to see what the situation
is. As a matter of fact, in view of Kornitzer having done so much
research and with his reputation for having written several books,
an article by him about my mother for one of these two publications,
or for Reader's Digest, might be something we could encourage.
Adela Rogers St. Johns might be another possible
candidate for doing this. What I am talking about here is not the
usual dissecting job a la the Mazo book in setting forth all the
controversial issues and aspects and trying to be objective in doing
so. What we frankly need here is some overtly favorable "corn"
such as the liberal press wrote about Roosevelt and Truman, and
now about Kennedy, Humphrey and Symington at the drop of a hat.
We have had enough of these studies in depth on my personal and
family background through which only the most sophisticated reader
might obtain a favorable view. And under no circumstances will I
cooperate in any more articles of that type.
In any event, give me a report on what will be done with
regard to an article or articles on my mother along the lines I have
suggested.
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I hasten to add that everybody on our staff with any degree
of intelligence would prefer the Mazo book to the Kornitzer book.
The same will be true of all the critics in spade but the reaction
of average voters will be very different indeed in my opinion.
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HERMAN L. BARBERY
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NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
April 5, 1960
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice-President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice-President:
On Sunday, March 27, I had the great pleasure of sitting by your
beloved mother at luncheon in Los Angeles. It was also my privi-
lege to meet your brother and his charming wife.
If only Americans everywhere could know your family, they would
take you to their hearts with real affection. I think your
mother is one of the sweetest, most genuine, lovable, Christian
mothers I have met in many a day. In fact, I told her that if
the entire American people could know her your election would be
assured. Your family, in my judgment, ought to be made better
known to the American people, for they typify the best in American
life. They represent that vast body of fine, honorable, hard-
working, God-fearing American families which is of the heart of
the nation itself.
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how deeply
interested I am in your present campaign, and to assure you of
my earnest prayers that you will be guided and sustained through-
out, and that victory will crown your efforts. You are, without
any question, the most highly qualified man to lead this country.
I believe that if you just continue to do your very best and
put the result in the hands of God it will work out as it should.
Was it not Washington who said, "The event is in the hands of God."
May the Lord Who has ever watched over this country be very near
to you.
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Please give my kindest regards to your mother and your fine
brother and sister-in-law when you are next in touch with
them.
With kindest regards to Mrs. Nixon and you, I am
aurman Cordially yours, e) Peals.
NVP: DWP
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Memo
To:
Bob Finch, Jim Shepley, Herb Klein
From:
RN
Re:
Attached letter from Norman Vincent Peale
I think he hits here upon a very fundamental point which
we should bear in mind in the articles which we attempt to encourage
in the next few weeks and months.
Billy Graham hit this same line with me when he was
talking with me a few days ago. It is that we should emphasize more
the family background with its humble origins which would have
emotional impact on people in general rather than putting as much
attention as we have on the strictly political story and the issues.
Of course, as we get into the campaign, issues will be predominant.
At this point I feel the other aspects should be heavily emphasized.
For example, as I have said previously, I think a good article on
my mother for Ladies Home Journal or Good Housekeeping would
be helpful. She told me on the phone that somebody by the name of
Schreiber was writing one. This sounded to me like one of those free-
lance jobs and I would like to have it checked to see what the situation
is. As a matter of fact, in view of Kornitzer having done so much
research and with his reputation for having written several books,
an article by him about my mother for one of these two publications,
or for Reader's Digest, might be something we could encourage.
Adela Rogers St. Johns might be another possible
candidate for doing this. What I am talking about here is not the
usual dissecting job a la the Mazo book in setting forth all the
controversial issues and aspects and trying to be objective in doing
so. What we frankly need here is some overtly favorable "corn"
such as the liberal press wrote about Roosevelt and Truman, and
now about Kennedy, Humphrey and Symington at the drop of a hat.
We have had enough of these studies in depth on my personal and
family background through which only the most sophisticated reader
might obtain a favorable view. And under no circumstances will I
cooperate in any more articles of that type.
In any event, give me a report on what will be done with
regard to an article or articles on my mother along the lines I have
suggested.
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I hasten to add that everybody on our staff with any degree
of intelligence would prefer the Mazo book to the Kornitzer book.
The same will be true of all the critics in spade but the reaction
of average voters will be very different indeed in my opinion.
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NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
1928 FTFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK es, N.Y.
May 20, 1960
Dear ;
Some years ago I adopted a custom which has given me much
pleasure and, I believe, has been a source of interest
to others. When I read a book that interests me and
seems to be of extra importance, I take the liberty of
suggesting it to my friends.
Sometimes the book may be of 8 controversial nature.
However I know my friends are people who think. Some
of them may be in occasional disagreement with me, but
concur that warm discussion and sharing of ideas is
intellectually stimulating and helps each of us to
arrive at logical and informed conclusions.
Recently I read "The Real Nixon" by Bela Kornitzer and am.
sending you a copy. I do this not merely because I respect
Dick Nixon and have affection for him as a friend, but
also for the reason that he 1s misunderstood by some of
my friends.
This great American who has BC fearlessly and sincerely
served his country deserves fairer treatment by his
countrymen. I do not enter into politics, but it is my
concern in life to do what little I can to help people
know and understand each other as brethren.
I hope you will enjoy this book B.S much as I have.
Cordially yours,
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WILLIAM L. SAFIRE
June 27, 1960
vice president
Mr. Robert Finch
Office of
The Vice President
Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bob:
Attached is a letter from Norman Vincent Peale,
along with a short list of his close friends.
You will recall that when we discussed the mailing
of the Kornitzer book in your office, you suggested that your
people get working on a list of leading women across the country.
Tex tells me he sent a copy of this letter to you
already; I guess it got lost in the shuffle. At any rate,
here we stand: Peale will send as many letters as you like.
Do you want to get me of your people working on a
list of women?
Best,
Bue
Bill Safire
planning and public relations
26th floor 122 east 42nd street
new york 17 OXford 7-4848
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NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
May 20, 1960
Mr. Tex McCrary
122 East 42nd St.
New York, New York
Dear Tex:
I have prepared the enclosed letter as per our telephone
conversation.
If you feel it is OK please send it back (unfolded)
and we will have it photo-off set for sending out.
I enclose list of persons and addresses to when the books
may be sent. I understand your office will handle the
book mailing.
Cordially yours,
NVP:vg
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750 Evron Road
729 Weat Street
Cloveland, 016
Nov York, New York
Mr. Charles B. Mills
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458 Richmond Avenue
Maryaville, Ohio
Buffalo 2, Nov York
Mr. Louis feltzer
her. William Harry Moore
Editor, Cleveland Press
Cleveland, Obio
Mothodist Church
Sevennah, Georgia
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Mr. Hand M. Mons
The Villianson Company
812 Pierce Bldg.
4558 Martnurg Avenue
St. Louis 2, Missouri
Cincimati 9, Ohio
Mr. 0 rdoar H. Townsley
Mr. Stanley 8. Kreege
Editor
2727 Second Boulevard
The Wastern Star
Detroit 32, Michigan
Liberon, Ohio
Mr. Roger H. Ferger
Ron. Arthur B. Langlie
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hockll Corp.
Cincinnati, Ohio
230 Park Avenue
For York, N.Y.
Mr. Allison F. Stanley
U. S. Playing Card Co.
Mr. Willied D. Arthur
Cincimnati 12, Ohio
Managing Editor
Lock Magazine
Mr.Augustus L. Dering
488 Madlson Avenue
Hotel Shorman
Now York 22, N.Y.
Clark & PondalphStreets
Chiengo 1, Illinois
Fr. Oliver E. Jaynes
215 H. Birch Road
Mr. Bruce Achor
904 Bruce Avenue
Part Louderdale, Pla.
Flossmoor, Illinois
Rr. Belford P. Atkinson
0:50 Pankers Association
Mr. Glenn Thompson
Editor
Columbus, Chio
Dayton Journal Herald
Mr. Floyd McFlroy, Pres.
Dayton, Ohio
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60 East 42nd St.
Mr. Junes 0. Stahlman
The Nashville Banner
Sev Tork 17, N.Y.
Fashville, Tenn.
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Knight Neurpapers
Dr. Howard Kershner
Wishigan
Christian Foundation, Inc.
250 West 57th Street
Drv York, New York
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Publisher
The Republican Courter
Misthly, Ohio
Findley
Rev. John Reiling
First Methodfat Church
New Philadelphia, Obio
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December 8, 1959
Dear Dr. Peale:
It was a pleasure to hear from you on November
10 and I want you to know how much I appreciate your writing
as you did on behalf of Mrs. Josephine Nash, President of
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the Women's National Republican Club in New York City.
In the meantime, I have received a letter from Mrs. Nash
in which she very kindly offered to postpone the January 23rd
As much as I would enjoy an opportunity to meet
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meeting to a date which would be more convenient for me.
with the members of this group, my efforts to add this appearance
to the heavy schedule to which I am committed during the early
months of 1960 have not been successful. As a result, I have had
to advise Mrs. Nash, most regretfully. that it will not be possible
for me to accept her generous invitation.
With kindest personal regards,
Sincerely,
DN
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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April 26, 1958
Dear Dr. Peale:
I, too, enjoyed seeing you when you were in
Washington the other day, and I am sorry that because I was
working on my remarks to the American Newspaper Publishers
Association, I could not have a real visit with you.
Since you are an expert in the field of public speak-
ing, I think I should ask you for some pointers with regard to
speech preparation! As far as I am concerned, preparing a
speech is about the hardest work I know. Even when I speak
"off the cuff I have to devote a great amount of time to out-
lining in detail the thoughts I want to express.
As far as formal speeches which are to be read
are concerned, I have not yet developed the ability to read
effectively a speech somebody else has written. Consequently,
I have to block out four or five days in which I do the extensive
work necessary to get the speech in final form. I usually begin
by doing a great deal of reading in the particular field which I
intend to cover. I then write down in longhand the various
thoughts that I think might be worth developing. After that,
I make a rough outline in which I try to develop one central
theme. This incidentally is the longest and hardest part of
the speech making process for me. From there on I make
usually three or four more outlines, the final one of which is
almost a complete copy of the speech. From this final written
draft I dictate a draft into the dictaphone, primarily for the
purpose of changing the written draft into what I sense is the
spoken word. In the process of dictation, I make several
changes when 1 come across words that do not sound as well
as they read.
When it comes to delivery, I as yet have not dis-
covered the secret of how to make an effective speech each
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Sometimes the speeches which I have felt were delivered the
best did not have nearly the audience impact of those which were
not as carefully prepared. This leads me to believe that the
secret of it all is to prepare a speech adequately so that you
really have something to say and yet do not spend so much time
on it that you lose the quality of spontaneity. I can give this
kind of advice, but I must admit that I have not yet learned the
secret of doing it this way each time myself!
Incidentally, I am enclosing a copy of the speech I
Peale, Dr. Norman Vincent
was writing the morning I talked to you. Economics is a dull
and difficult subject to get across to an audience and consequently
this was a particularly hard speech to write. As you will note, I
am a great believer in making my speeches as simple as possible
as far as vocabulary and sentence construction are concerned. In
fact, I am usually criticized for oversimplifying!
Of course, the most obvious thing I have learned as
have other speakers, is that the importance of "getting acquainted
with the audience at the beginning" and trying to lift the audience
at the end with a challenge or a lofty appeal. I find that the con-
clusion is by far the hardest part of the speech to write. Conse-
quently, even when I am delivering a speech which I read, I deliver
the conclusion extemporaneously so that I can "feel" the audience
and be in tune with their thinking and emotions at that time.
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I gave Mrs. Nixon your message and she appreciated
your good wishes. We leave tomorrow for our official trip to
South America. It will be another whirlwind tour -- with a few
speeches involved -- but we are looking forward to the trip.
I am most grateful for your prayers and Mrs. Nixon
joins me in sending our warm regards to you and Mrs. Peale.
Cordially,
DN
n.
Richard Nixon
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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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Checked with Library of Congress and they indicated
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In a near manner or degree:
Specifically (D) Approximately with and approach
to completion and exactness.: To live more nearly
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FIFTH AVENUE AT 29TH STREET, WEST
NEW YORK 1, N. Y.
MINISTERS
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
HERMAN L. BARBERY
REPLY TO
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
April 23, 1958
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice President
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Vice President
It was a real pleasure to meet you in the corridor of
the Capitol yesterday and have a pleasant visit.
I would appreciate it if you would convey my best
wishes to Mrs. Nixon and tell her that I hope she will soon
be fully recovered from her back injury.
After I left you I wished I had made inquiry as to
your method of speech preparation. You told me you were on
the way to your office to prepare a speech for the Newspaper
Publishing Convention.
I wanted to discuss this question with you as you are
such an effective speaker, but I assumed you were very busy
and I did not want to hold you up. I am always anxious to
pick up pointers from masters of the speaking art. You have
a wonderful way of making yourself one with the audience.
I am sure you know of my great admiration for you.
It is my sincere prayer that the Lord will continue to guide
and bless you and give you strength for your great leadership.
Cordially yours,
NVP:mp
Norwan
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
April 26, 1958
Dear Dr. Peale:
I, too, enjoyed seeing you when you were in
Washington the other day, and I am sorry that because I was
working on my remarks to the American Newspaper Publishers
Association, I could not have a real visit with you.
Since you are an expert in the field of public speak-
ing, I think I should ask you for some pointers with regard to
speech preparation! 1 As far as I am concerned, speech making
is a lot of hard work. Each time I accept such an invitation I
know I must devote many hours to it and that I can look forward
to going through a couple of boxes of pencils, pads of paper and
several rough drafts before the speech is in final form.
Any speaker is bound to be influenced to a certain
extent by his audience. I find that if the audience is responsive
I am stimulated, and at least in most cases I feel that a better
speech is the result. In my opinion, this is particularly true
if I am speaking informally
I gave Mrs. Nixon your message and she appreciated
your good wishes. We leave tomorrow for our official trip to
South America. It will be another whirlwind tour -- with a few
speeches involved -- but we are looking forward to the trip.
I am most grateful for your prayers and Mrs. Nixon
joins me in sending our warm regards to you and Mrs. Peale.
Cordially,
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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2nd paragraph
Pule
As far as I am concerned, preparing a speech is about the hardest
work I know. Even when I speak "off the cuff" I have to devote a great
amount of time to outlining in detail the thoughts I want to express.
As far as formal speeches which are to be read are concerned, I have
not yet developed the ability to read effectively a speech somebody else has
written. Consequently, I have to block out four or five days in which I do
the entensive work necessary to get the speech in final form. I usually begin by
doing a great deal of reading in the particular field which I intend to cover. I
then write down in longhand the various thoughts that I think might be worth
developing. After that, I make a rough outline in which I try to develop
one central theme. This incidentally is the longest and hardest part of the
speech making process for me. From there on I make usually three or four
more outlines, the final one of which is almost a complete copy of the speech.
From this final written draft I dictate a draft into the dictaphone, primarily
for the purpose of changing the written draft into what I sense is the spoken
word. In the process of dictation, I make several changes when
I come across words that do not sound as well as they read.
When it comes to delivery, I as yet have not discovered the secret of
how to make an effective speech each time. I have never yet made one with
which I was satisfied. Sometimes the speeches which I have felt were delivered
the best did not have near the audience impace of those theres which were not as
carefully prepared. This leads me to believe that the secret of it all is to
prepare a speech adequately so that you really have something to say and yet
do not spend so much time on it that you lose the quality of spontaniet(spelling)
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Peale -- 2
I can give this kind of ackiwxx advice but I must admit that I have not yet
learned the secret of doing it this way each time myself !
last two paragraphs ok
Incidentally, I am enclosing a copy of the speech I was writing the
moring-morning I talked to you. Economics is a dull and difficult subject
to get across to an audience and consequently this was a particularly hard
speech to write. As you will note, I am a great believer in making my speeches
as simple as possible as far as vocabulary and sentence construction are
concerned. Infact I am usuxadyx usually criticized for oversimplifying !
Of course, the most obvious thing I have learned, as have other
S peakers, is that the importance of "getting acquainted with the audience at
the beginning" and trying to lift the audience at the end with a challenge or
a lofty appeal. I find that the conclusion is by far the hardest part of the
speech to write. Consequently, even when I am deatinxx delivering a speech
which I read I deliver the conclusion extemperaneously so that I can "feel"
the audience and be in tune with their thinking and emotions at that time.
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Review
"regut
28,
RELIGION and PSYCHIATRY
3 WEST 29th ST
YORK
N.Y. MURRAY HILL 5-6138
Dear Mr. LeSourd:
HEALING
It was very kind of you to send
LeSourd, Mr. Howard
NORMAN such VINCENT a friendly letter on behalf of Mrs.
Peale. We have often talked about the
American Foundation of Religion and Psy-
July 15, 1958
chiatry and I appreciated her thoughtful-
ness in remembering States Senate my interest in its
splendid programs.
Dear Mrs I would enjoy, I know, many re-
warding experiences as a member of the eale left, she had expected
Advisory Committee. to contact Unfortunately, the including Since this you, was about impossible, a plan
heavy official schedule and my responsi-
bilities at home will not allow such parti- gion and Psychiatry which
cipation at the present time. Consequently as a religie-psychiatris
clinic. It has until now it has a full and
it is with regret that I shall be unable to psychologists and 8 psychi-
serve atric on social this Committee, budget as much of as I would $200,000.00.
like to do so. women who are intensely interested in helping to develop
its services, especially to women, to provide fellowships for the training
women My husband jains me in sending atry can work together for
of women and to carry modest educational program BO that
best wishes to you and Dr. and Mrs. Peale. even their bodily ailments.
To give interested (women hannel through which to work it is necessary
organize what we are Sincerely, ly cal ling the Woman' S Council of The Ameri9
Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry. The active promoter of this
is Mrs. Rowland Davis, a former president of the State Federation of Word
Mr. Howard M. LeSourd ted of course by Mrs. Peale and other women close
The the American Foundatio Foundation
and Psychiatry
of Religion and Psychiatry Committee of prominent women who will
prestige. and appeal to the Council and who occasionally will grace
New York 1, New York helped 1n selecting the women who can best minus
this special function.
PN Membership TD Amer. Foundation of Religion
Peal, Dr. Vincent folder
3 West 29th Street the list end you would gladden the hearts of all of us
if you would accept membership 40 this Advisory Committee.
For your information I am sending you our 20th Anniversary Annual Report.
Dr. and Mrs. Peale join me in smalling best wishes.
Most cerdially,
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July 16, July
The AMERICAN FOUNDATION of RELIGION and PSYCHIATRY
3 WEST 29th STREET
NEW YORK 1, N.Y.
MURRAY HILL 5-6138
HEALING
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D.D.
President
SMILEY BLANTON, M.D.
Director
July 15, 1958
Mrs. Richard Nixon
Office of The Vice President
United States Senate
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mrs. Nixon:
The Peales are now in Europe. Before Mrs. Peale left, she had expected
personally to contact some of her friends, including you, about a plan
that has been under discussion for months. Since this was impossible,
she has asked me to write you.
You have heard of The American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry which
Dr. Peale and Dr. Blanton inaugurated 21 years ago as a religio-psychiatric
clinic. It has expanded rapidly in recent years until now it has a full and
part time staff of 35 psychiatrists, ministers, psychologists and a psychi-
atric social worker and a budget of approximately $200,000.00.
There are many women who are intensely interested in helping to develop
its services, especially to women, to provide fellowships for the training
of women counselors and to carry on a modest educational program so that
women will understand how religion and psychiatry can work together for
the healing of their minds, their emotions and even their bodily ailments.
To give interested women a channel through which to work it is necessary to
organize what we are tentatively cal ling the Woman's Council of The American
Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry. The active promoter of this project
is Mrs. Rowland Davis, a former president of the State Federation of Women's
Clubs, strongly supported of course by Mrs. Peale and other women close to
the Foundation.
What is needed now is an Advisory Committee of prominent women who will add
prestige and appeal to the Council and who occasionally will grace special
events. Mrs. Peale has helped in selecting the women who can best fulfill
this special function.
Your name is high on the list and you would gladden the hearts of all of us
if you would accept membership on this Advisory Committee.
For your information I am sending you our 20th Anniversary Annual Report.
Dr. and Mrs. Peale join me in sending best wishes.
Most cordially,
Howard m. Lesourd
Howard M. LeSourd
HML/1
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LiAgsistant to President
Enclosure
MRS. RICHARD NIXON
July 24, 1958
Dear Mr. LeSourd:
I appreciated very much Mrs. Peale's
friendly thought in inviting me to become a
member of the Advisory Committee of the Amer-
ican Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry.
It will be a pleasure for me to
accept her gracious invitation and I shall be
glad to serve on the Committee to the limited
extent the official schedule and my responsi-
bilities at home will permit. However, should
Mrs. Peale prefer a member who could devote
more time to the Foundation's fine efforts,
I will quite understand.
My husband joins me in sending best
wishes to you and Dr. and Mrs. Peale.
Sincerely,
Mr. Howard M. LeSourd
The American Foundation
of Religion and Psychiatry
New York, New York
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RELIGION AND
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FOUNDATION OF
PSYCHIATRY
REP
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THE AM has pioneered in combining the healing resources
HE AMERICAN FOUNDATION is a non-profit service agency
of religion and psychiatry in the treatment of emotional and
mental disorders.
The Foundation serves a 3-fold function:
1.
It provides an out-patient clinic for the analysis and
treatment of emotional and mental disabilities.
2.
It provides post-graduate training for ministers,
doctors, psychologists, social workers, and students
on the inter-relation of religion and psychiatry.
3.
It conducts research in, and explores the avenues
of, cooperation between ministers and psychiatrists
and makes the information available to individuals
and groups.
CONTENTS
President's Letter
3
Director's Report
5
The Clinic
8
The Training Program
11
The Research Program
14
The Development Program
17
Financial Report
20
Professional Staff
22
Officers and Directors
23
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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, President, presides at the Annual Board Meeting. Seated (left to right), Dr. Howard M. LeSourd, Assistant to the President; Miss
Barbara Britton, Chairman of the Nominating Committee; Mrs. Arthur H. Kudner, Director; Mr. Harry Doehla, Treasurer; Dr. Peale, and Dorothy Draper, Director.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
We have just completed 20 years of combining religion with
psychiatry in the treatment of personal and family problems.
During this period approximately 10,000 emotionally disturbed
men and women came to us for help. We tried to ease their anxi-
ety or fear through warm, friendly counseling. Our professional
staff spent more than 50,000 hours providing personal counsel
or psychotherapy. Because of the great demand for help and our
limited staff, we majored in those cases which re-
quired short-term counseling. However, thousands of
lives were helped and their illnesses healed.
In 1937 Smiley Blanton, M.D., and I began
working as a religio-psychiatric team. Almost imme-
diately the requests for help were greater than we
could handle. We then appointed other ministers and
psychiatrists to work with us. Later the staff was
broadened to include psychologists and psychiatric
social workers. For 14 years we were known as the
Religio-Psychiatric Clinic of the Marble Collegiate
Church.
In 1951 the clinic was incorporated as The
American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D.D.
President
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(non-denominational). In addition to our Out-patient Clinic, we
established a psychiatric training program to help clergymen,
hospital and prison chaplains, and other religious and social
workers of all faiths in their counseling.
In 1956 we added a research program in order to analyze
and evaluate scientifically our clinical services and to share our
experience with others. One of our major aims is to encourage
groups throughout the nation to set up similar Religio-Psychiatric
Clinics. Insofar as our funds permit, we will continue to train
professional counselors to help organize and administer these
clinics.
For centuries religion has dealt with the basic problems that
underlie physical, mental, and emotional illnesses. Today more
and more physicians are recognizing the importance of combin-
ing religion with psychiatry in the treatment of physical, mental,
and emotional conditions. In a religio-psychiatric clinic, psycho-
therapy helps in the resolution of conflicts and in the under-
standing and acceptance of one's self; religion goes one step
further. It encourages the person to put his trust in the Infinite
and unchangeable Power Who gives new strength for living a
more creative and useful life.
As you read the following report of our activities, I am sure
you will be impressed with the services rendered by our staff to
those who come to us for help.
Sincerely yours,
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D.D.
President
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20th ANNIVERSARY REPORT
THE DIRECTOR Reports
The following are the major accomplishments of The Amer-
ican Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry in the field of mental
health:
First, the American Foundation has helped to decrease the
common misunderstanding of "mental illness."
The term "mental illness" still frightens many people. Be-
cause of this fear many with real emotional problems refuse
to see a psychiatrist. Eighty per cent of those who recognize
that they have a personal problem, however, will visit their
minister, rabbi, or priest. And, therefore, by bringing the
clergy and the psychiatrist together, those suffering from an
emotional disturbance are more willing to accept psychi-
atric help in addition to religious counsel.
Second, the American Foundation has endeavored to de-
velop a new and more effective method of dealing with
personal and family problems that are rooted in some form
of emotional disturbance.
For the past 20 years it has pioneered in working out a new
type of treatment in which religion and psychiatry cooper-
ate. Last year an outside research organization assisted us
in clarifying the role the psychiatrist and the pastoral coun-
selor should play. Daily we are discovering new ways in
which religion and psychiatry can work together more
effectively.
Third, from the beginning the basic philosophy of the Amer-
ican Foundation's work has been that mental illness must
be considered as reflecting a spiritual disturbance as well
as psychological pathology.
It has been found that a more effective relief results when
SMILEY BLANTON, M.D.
these two disciplines of religion and psychiatry join forces.
Director
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services in the field of mental health.
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Fourth, the American Foundation's counseling service has
proved effective in helping to prevent minor disorders from
becoming serious ones.
Our counseling service has helped to prevent "nervous
breakdowns," divorces and other human tragedies. Falter-
ing careers of business executives have been re-established.
Literally, hundreds of men and women have recaptured
their purpose in life and have moved on to new levels of
creative living.
Fifth, the clinic has proved an effective screening center and
referral service
Each year we have received thousands of requests for per-
sonal counseling. Because the demand has exceeded our
ability to provide counsel for everyone who telephoned,
wrote, or visited our clinic, we formed an intake team that
consists of a psychiatrist, pastoral counselor, psychiatric
social worker, and clinical psychologist. These staff mem-
bers interview each applicant, from one to five times, and his
problem is evaluated. If the problem is one in which we can
be of service by offering short-term therapy, he is accepted
for treatment and assigned to a counselor. If the problem
falls outside our area, the person is referred to the organ-
ization, agency, or private practitioner best suited to meet
his need. In addition to those whom we treat, many hun-
dreds are helped each year through this evaluation and
referral service.
As we note the alarming increase in the number of those
suffering from mental and emotional illnesses, we become more
and more concerned for the need to establish our type of service
throughout the United States. Such clinics located within the easy
reach of all would relieve many sufferers and help them to be
psychologically and economically sound.
Recently inquiries have come from some fifty cities and
towns asking our help in setting up community counseling clinics.
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In each instance we have invited one of their representatives to
visit our clinic and observe our methods of procedure. In some
cases a member of our staff has gone to talk to the group that
applied.
We are currently engaged in gathering and evaluating addi-
tional information through our Research Department, and as
soon as adequate financial resources can be found, we hope to
develop a manual of procedure which can be made available to
all those who come to us for help. We have knowledge and ex-
perience that is valuable to others, but we do not have the budget
and staff necessary to go out and help them.
Several weeks ago our program was presented to one of our
most distinguished citizens, who commented: "Seed the country
with these clinics and you will lift the level of American life."
In conclusion, I should like to point to the professional rec-
ognition which each of our divisions has attained:
OUR CLINIC is licensed as a psychiatric clinic by the State
of New York's Department of Mental Hygiene and it is ap-
proved by the State of New York's Department of Social
Welfare. It is registered in the Directory of Social and
Health Agencies in New York City. The New York City
Community Mental Health Board provides us with a small
annual grant for our services to the people of New York.
OUR TRAINING CENTER is accredited by the Council
of Clinical Training as a center for post-graduate clinical
pastoral education.
OUR RESEARCH DEPARTMENT works in collabora-
tion with Columbia University's Bureau of Applied Social
Research.
Reflecting upon the past year's work and the progress that
has been made during the twenty-year history, one naturally
thinks of the many, many men and women who have been helped
by the service program, and of the host of friends whose gener-
ous financial support made this work possible.
SMILEY BLANTON, M.D.
Director
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20th ANNIVERSARY REPORT
THE CLINIC
6,100
5,600
5,200
5,200
3,600
3,300
The services of the clinic in-
2,400
creased at an impressive rate during
the past year. More than 6,100
hours were spent in giving individ-
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
ual counsel. This figure does not
In the past seven years, 8,000 applicants have been
include group therapy or help given
served in 31,400 individual counseling sessions.
by telephone.
Within the past year approximately 10,000 people wrote, tele-
phoned, or visited the clinic in person. About 4,000 asked for informa-
tion only, which necessitated writing more than 3,000 personal letters
and making almost 1,000 telephone calls.
Of the 6,000 individuals who requested counsel, a large number
had problems requiring long-term therapy or other needs that fell out-
side the area of our service. Because of the many requests, it was neces-
sary to "screen" the applicants and to accept only those who could bene-
fit most from our service. Those who were not accepted for counseling
were referred either to other institutions, or if they could afford private
therapy, to the therapists best suited to their needs.
For the 912 new applicants
seen in the past year, 6,100 coun-
seling sessions were held. Many
of these people continue to re-
ceive our help regularly. In addi-
tion, during the same period, our
therapists scheduled 3,277 consul-
tations concerning their problems
with some other member of our
staff or if necessary with an out-
side agency.
Staff members at one of the regular weekly conferences.
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THE WAITING PERIOD
56% waited under one month
43% waited from one to three months
1% waited from three to six months
An increased professional staff is needed in order
to help a larger number of people more promptly.
Professional staff members also held 206 group counseling sessions
which provided 1,029 "person-contacts" with those participating. In
addition, our therapists engaged in 2,462 telephone contacts with their
clients between counseling hours or with individuals asking for help in
solving their minor problems.
After the applicants are accepted for treatment, they must often be
placed on a waiting list until a counselor is available to begin treatment.
Of the 6,100 one-hour counseling sessions held during the past
year, 60 per cent were conducted by trained pastoral counselors and 40
per cent by psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers.
Within the past year the clinic has enlarged its work load and its
scope. An addition to the clinic is the appointment of a full-time person
to serve as coordinator of admissions.
Our professional staff is divided into several treatment teams, each
of which consists of a pastoral counselor, a psychiatrist, a psychologist,
and a psychiatric social worker-headed by a supervising psychiatrist.
Every applicant's problem becomes the responsibility of a group of five
professionally competent counselors.
Our professional staff of
thirty-five members now consists
TYPE OF COUNSELING
of fifteen psychiatrists (part-time),
of the 6,100 individual
nine pastoral counselors, two of
counseling sessions
whom are part-time, two clinical
psychologists (one part-time), five
40%
counseling psychologists, four of
Conducted by
Psychiatrists, Psychologists
whom are part-time, two psychi-
and
atric social workers, and two re-
Psychiatric Social Workers
search assistants.
60%
Conducted by
Trained Pastoral Counselors
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Another change in the operation of the clinic during the year was
the decision to charge a nominal fee. Our fee is based upon the client's
income and the number in his family. In the past, a number of the appli-
cants made small voluntary contributions. Since the fee arrangement
began, many of the applicants have indicated their approval of this
change. This fee schedule does not alter our services to those who are
not financially able to pay. Since the fee was inaugurated, it has been
waived entirely for 20 per cent of our applicants because of their low
income. The total fees that we received cover only one fifth of the cost
of operating the clinic. This charge was adopted only after prolonged
study and consultation with numerous clinics in New York City.
Our applicants are still selected regardless of race, religion, or
financial ability to pay for our services.
The continued growth and strengthening of our clinic is a tribute
to the loyal and proficient services of our staff, many of whom serve
without remuneration. We feel that The American Foundation has one
of the finest scientific groups of men and women working in the field
of mental health.
HERMAN L. BARBERY, B.D.
FRED U. TATE, M.D.
Associate Director
Chief Psychiatrist
Herman L. Barbery, Associate Director, and Dr. Fred Tate, Chief
Psychiatrist, discuss the clinic's program.
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20th ANNIVERSARY REPORT
THE TRAINING PROGRAM
The American Foundation is the only organization in the United
States which provides post-graduate training in an Out-Patient Religio-
Psychiatric Clinic.
We provide academic instruction in the principles and processes
of psychology, psychiatry, and clinical experience in their application to
human problems.
While the majority who attend our training center are Protestant
clergymen and rabbis, we do not restrict our training to any one faith
or professional group. Hospital and prison chaplains, directors of per-
sonnel, placement officers, social workers, and other religious leaders
are also enrolled.
Churches of all faiths are recognizing their responsibility to give
counsel and guidance to their parishioners. Ministers are approached
by many individuals who hesitate to go to a psychiatrist.
According to a recent California State Board of Health report,
"where clinical and psychiatric facilities are lacking, clergymen are
spending at least 25 per cent of their time in counseling work." How-
ever, most clergymen do not have special training in this field, and are
at a loss to know how to meet this grave and growing church problem.
It is estimated that only one half of the 125 accredited theological
schools now have graduate courses in pastoral psychology and pastoral
counseling. Even though many ministerial students are receiving some
training, they do not secure sufficient training to qualify as professional
pastoral counselors. Those graduate students who continue their studies
by working in prisons, mental hospitals, and other psychiatric institu-
tions, often fail to secure training and experience in religious therapy.
Because the majority of those agencies are financed with state funds,
they are not permitted to emphasize religion as an integral discipline.
Many of the clergymen of America's largest churches graduated before
theological schools introduced special studies in pastoral care.
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Rev. Fred Kuether, (extreme right) Director of Training, talks informally with the
Post-graduate Internes. They are, (left to right), Rev. Albert Dalton, Episcopal
clergyman from St. Louis, Missouri; Rev. Dale Blackwell, Episcopal clergyman
from Dallas, Texas; Rev. John Smith, Episcopal clergyman from Long Island, New
York; Rev. Edward Wolf, Lutheran clergyman from Mount Vernon, Ohio; Rev. Eliza-
beth Ehling, Presbyterian minister from Hornell, New York and Rev. Arthur Tingue,
Methodist clergyman from Morristown, New Jersey.
Because of the cost of providing this in-
dividual training (approximately $6,000 per
student per year), only four students were
Today's clergymen should be able to
given appointments for 1957-58. These post-
counsel those with mild emotional disturb-
graduate internes receive 40 hours of profes-
ances, recognize the symptoms of those with
sional supervision each month.
more serious illnesses and refer them to the
proper person or place for treatment.
2.
INTRODUCTORY COURSES
The American Foundation's training
program is fully accredited by the Council
During the past summer, for the first
for Clinical Training, the pioneer accrediting
time, we cooperated with the Council for
agency in the field of clinical pastoral
Clinical Training in offering a 12-week course
education.
in Clinical Pastoral Training and Group
Because of the variety of needs of those
Counseling. All participants used actual par-
whom we serve, we offer three levels of
ish situations or counseling problems as the
training:
basis for guided study, discussion, and
supervision.
During the past year we continued our
1.
POST-GRADUATE
graduate seminar covering these same areas.
INTERNSHIPS
This course met one morning a week for 40
weeks.
The program requires one year of inten-
Forty-three ministers, social workers,
sive work in residence. These internes are
and religious leaders completed these courses.
under the constant supervision of a Training
Psychiatrist and a Training Pastoral Coun-
selor. They participate in all clinic activities
A Post-graduate seminar meets to discuss the relation
of psychiatry to pastoral counseling.
as working members of the staff. The core of
the study program is counseling. The post-
graduate student first observes and later
counsels applicants.
In order to qualify a student must have
graduated from an accredited university or
college, have completed 3 years of graduate
work, and have served at least 2 years at a
church, institution, or service agency.
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3. SUMMER CONFERENCE
During the past summer, we held our
Dr. Herbert Holt, Associate Director of Training, gives an informal
lecture at the Summer Conference.
third annual series of lectures, discussion
groups, and workshops. One week was de-
voted to a survey of the mental health and
In conclusion, we should like to empha-
religious counseling field for those who have
size that after years of experience in both
positions that prevented their attending a
counseling and training counselors, we are
longer training period. Forty-six persons from
convinced of the practicability of closer co-
fourteen states attended this conference.
operation between clergymen and psychiatrists
In September of this year we expanded
in healing the mentally and emotionally ill.
our training program by inviting two of our
Religio-Psychiatric counseling is as essential
former Graduate Internes, the Reverend Hugh
to the well-being of a community as is the pul-
S. Hostetler and the Reverend Frank E. West,
pit. As more and more counselors are trained
to join our training staff on a part-time basis.
in the art of using this multi-discipline ap-
Both completed two years of intensive gradu-
proach, we feel that the church, as well as
ate study at the American Foundation and
the medical profession, will be able to serve
will assist us in teaching, in supervising, and
mankind more effectively.
in counseling.
FREDERICK C. KUETHER, B.D.
Director of Training
HERBERT HOLT, M.D.
Associate Director of Training
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS-While attending the
Summer Training Conference, Rev. Lorraine Bosch,
(left) and Rev. Fred Kuether, Director of Training,
discuss a letter from a clergyman in New Zealand
requesting the American Foundation to set up a
correspondence course for ministers overseas.
Rev. Bosch is a Rhodes Scholar from the Union
of South Africa.
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THE RESEARCH PROGRAM
1. RESEARCH IN RELIGION
AND PSYCHIATRY
Research is both map-maker and pathfinder
for an institution. It is the institution's memory
systematically looking back and charting its suc-
cesses and errors. Research is also the forward-
look sketching out ways to greater effectiveness.
Since The American Foundation of Religion and
Psychiatry is a pioneering organization, research
is vital in summing up past experience and ap-
plying the best of it to future policy.
During the past year, the American Foun-
dation invited the Bureau of Applied Social Re-
search of Columbia University, as an objective
outside agency, to help develop a program of re-
search. The program evolved is pointed toward
increasing knowledge concerned with the rela-
Dr. John Cotton, Chairman of the Research Advisory Committee, and Dr.
Samuel Klausner, Research Consultant from Columbia University, discuss
tion of religion and psychiatry in the treatment
a recently printed report.
of mental illness and towards improving the day
to day services of our clinic to its thousands of
applicants in the New York area.
The research program in our clinic is desig-
nated to investigate ways of improving:
1. Cooperation between ministers and
psychiatrists
2. Intake services for the clients
3. Religio-psychiatric therapeutic
procedures.
Two preliminary technical research reports
have been completed during the past year.
Copies of these reports are available upon re-
quest to the American Foundation. The first
report is entitled "ROLE ADAPTATION OF MIN-
The Research Advisory Committee reviews a proposal from the Bureau of
Applied Social Research. Members of the Committee are, (left to right),
ISTERS AND PSYCHIATRISTS IN A RELIGIO-
seated, Dr. Franzblau; Dr. Cotton, Chairman; Dr. Barber; standing, Dr.
Bigham and Dr. Loomis. Dr. Severinghaus, also a Committee member, was
PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC." This report finds that
not present when this photograph was taken.
there are both spiritual and pathological causes
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to mental illness. Thus, treatment must be religious as well as psychological. The study
concludes by finding that a new type of minister is evolving at the clinic who is equipped
to give religious guidance as well as trained psychological help to the sufferer.
The second report is entitled "A SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL VIEW OF FAITH." It pre-
sents a theory of faith from the vantage of social science leading to empirical ways
of studying the role of faith in healing. This report suggests constructing a faith-scale
for measuring an individual's faith-state. The scale should have wide applicability in
studies of religion.
With an eye to improving our applicant services, we have recently initiated a
study of clinical intake. The coming year should see a report on this phase of
our operations.
During the past two summers, the research division has cooperated with the
training division in assessing the effect of the summer seminar. A report on this study
is forthcoming.
There is also a book in preparation on the relation between religion and psychia-
try. This book will make our experience available to a wide professionally interested
audience of medical, psychological, and religious workers throughout the nation.
To guide us in our research, the American Foundation appointed a Research
Advisory Committee which includes the following well-known and respected leaders:
JOHN M. COTTON, M.D., Director of Psychiatry
St. Luke's Hospital, New York
BERNARD BARBER, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology
Barnard College and Columbia University, New York
THOMAS J. BIGHAM, S.T.M., Professor of Christian Ethics
General Theological Seminary, New York
ABRAHAM N. FRANZBLAU, Ph.D., M.D.
Dean and Professor of Pastoral Psychiatry, Hebrew Union College-
Jewish Institute of Religion; and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist
Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York
EARL LOOMIS, JR., M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Religion
Union Theological Seminary; and Chief, Child Psychiatrist
St. Luke's Hospital, New York
EARL L. SEVERINGHAUS, M.D., Vice President for Clinical Research
Hoffman LaRoche, Inc.
Within the past year we have made advances on several vital research fronts. We
hope that our current research projects can be continued uninterrupted so that we
may improve our services and share the American Foundation's valuable experience
with other groups.
SAMUEL Z. KLAUSNER, Ed.D.
Research Consultant
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Rev. Clinton Kew conducts one of the weekly
services of religious healing open to all
those who are ill in body, distressed in mind,
or troubled in spirit.
2. RESEARCH IN RELIGIOUS HEALING
Our research program has also included a study of religious healing. The Amer-
ican Foundation holds a weekly healing service, in the Marble Collegiate Chapel,
which incorporates the healing aspects of religion and psychiatry. The purpose is to
help people overcome their physical and emotional disabilities and to encourage them
to experience religiously motivated concepts as a means of solving personal problems.
The objective is to comfort and strengthen the distressed person. The services
are conducted for the individual. He is invited to participate in responsive readings,
liturgy, quiet meditation and prayer in an effort to seek God's grace and strength.
The opportunity to pray for others is offered. The two most important elements in
the service-the faith of the individual and the healing power of God-cannot be ade-
quately explained. The fact remains, however, that humility of heart and continued
prayer have brought changes in many who were previously intensely unhappy or ill.
The service supports the individual's basic need to overcome an emotional dis-
turbance or problem and helps him re-establish his faith in himself, his fellow man,
and God.
Counseling is available to all those who attend these services and desire to discuss
their problem in private.
Though the phenomenon of religious healing has been known for centuries, man
has little understood the conditions under which it is likely to be most effective. To
shed light on this problem, systematic research on these services has been started.
It is known that drugs administered to an ailing body can act as a releasing agent,
unlocking natural defenses. The research in faith healing is designed to explore the
influence of deep religious faith upon the mind, the emotions, and the body.
EUGENE J. CZUKOR, Ph.D.
CLINTON J. KEW, M.A., S.T.B.
Counseling Psychologist
Pastoral Counselor
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20th ANNIVERSARY REPORT
THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
It has been encouraging to see the large number of friends who
have made recent gifts. Without this loyal and generous financial sup-
port, it would not be possible to assist the many people who called
upon us.
Our total income during the past fiscal year was $210,441. Of this
amount $183,031 came in gifts and grants. This figure represents a 46
per cent increase over the $125,319 received in gifts and grants during
the previous fiscal year.
The American Foundation recently was honored to receive a
gift in memory of Dr. Howell E. Babcock, a long-time friend and a
generous benefactor. Other memorial gifts have been received in mem-
ory of the Honorable Charles Ulrick Bay and Mr. Kerwin H. Fulton.
The Kerwin H. Fulton Seminar Room was given by his wife, and the
Kerwin H. Fulton Memorial Library was given by his business asso-
ciates and friends. Another gift, from the S. S. Kresge Foundation, per-
mitted the extension of the American Foundation's offices. An appro-
priate bronze plaque has been erected in tribute to their interest and
helpfulness.
The training program for pastoral counselors has been made pos-
sible largely through the generous gifts of Mrs. Albert D. Lasker, Mr.
George Kress, and Mr. Arthur C. Rodenbeck. Two recent gifts desig-
nated for reserve funds by Mrs. Charles Ulrick Bay and the Avalon Foun-
dation have been of considerable help to us. Mr. and Mrs. Rowland F.
Davis have also strengthened our program by making the first gift to
an endowment fund. We were encouraged recently to learn that one
more friend has included the American Foundation in his will. An-
other gift of special interest is the two color portraits of the American
Foundation's co-founders, Dr. Peale and Dr. Blanton, given by Mrs.
Albert D. Lasker. These portraits will be placed in the lounge.
Special attention is also given to the generous and continuing
support of the Marble Collegiate Church. It is through this fine organ-
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ization that the work of the American Foundation was first started.
Their loyalty and devotion has been an inspiration to all those associated
with the American Foundation.
We extend our appreciation to Mr. Floyd L. McElroy for his able
leadership as Chairman of the Development Committee, to the other
members cooperating-Mrs. Dorothy Draper, Mrs. Arthur H. Kudner,
Mr. James Monahan, Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale, Mr. John Sinclair,
Mr. George Stringfellow, and to the Holland Estill Associates for
their counsel.
The Officers and the Board of Directors deeply appreciate each
gift which it has received, whether large or
small. This year the American Foundation
received 24 gifts of $500 or more, repre-
senting 91 per cent of the total contribu-
tions. There were 720 gifts of less than
Anticipated
$500. In order to maintain its present pro-
$25.750.
gram, the American Foundation must con-
Marble Collegiate Church 35.000.
NYC Community Health Board 19.000.
tinue to secure large gifts. Experience proves
Clinic Fees
20.000.
Dividends and Interests 1,750.
that organizations such as ours must secure
Gifts Grants $150,000.
approximately 90 per cent of its income
from a relatively small number of gifts and
grants. However, we will continue to try to
LOYDE AUKERMAN, Vice President
secure contributions from a greater number
in order to increase our services and to create a broader interest in
our work.
Next year's program calls for an expenditure of $225,750 which
is a minimum operating budget. In order to meet this, we must secure
an additional $150,000 in gifts and grants before September 30, 1958.
Recently we asked a number of friends if they would be willing to
estimate what they hope to be able to give each year for our program.
A number have already responded most generously. These estimated
annual gifts are not considered as legal pledges, but merely as an indi-
cation of what each one hopes to give. We hope that during the coming
year other friends will also be willing to do the same, for these estimated
annual gifts will help us to plan our future program.
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Gifts to the American Foundation are translated into human values
through a program of pastoral counseling, psychotherapy, training, and
research. Each gift permits the Foundation to help a larger number
of persons.
It is our hope that each donor will gain a deep sense of personal
satisfaction knowing that his gift is being used to help men and women
replace their doubts and defeats with faith and victory.
The combination of religion and psychiatry in the treatment of
mental and emotional illness is not an experiment. The American Foun-
dation is demonstrating daily that by working together the clergyman
and the psychiatrist can accomplish far more than either one can
achieve alone.
LOYDE AUKERMAN, B.D.
Vice President
THE NEEDS FOR 1958
You can help by assisting The American Foundation of Religion and Psy-
chiatry in its program of treatment, training, and research.
Needed for a minimum budget:
Clinical Services
$ 48,000
Religious Counseling
$ 20,000
Post-graduate Fellowships
$ 18,000
Research in Religion and Psychiatry
$ 60,000
Needed for an expanded program:
Counseling and Psycho-therapy
(minimum) $ 20,000
Additional Post-graduate Fellowships
$ 37,500
To help local groups set up Religio-Psychiatric Clinics
$ 25,000
Reserve and Endowment Funds
(annually) $200,000
Those wishing to honor a member of the family or a friend may select one
of the following memorials: Lounge $15,000; Conference Room $10,000;
Meditation Chapel $5,000; or Counseling Room $5,000 each. An appropri-
ately worded bronze plaque will be erected signifying the name of the donor
and the person honored.
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20th ANNIVERSARY REPORT
FINANCIAL REPORT
(October 1, 1956 through September 30, 1957)
This past year has been a most significant one financially for The
American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry. Our total receipts in
1956-57 increased 28 per cent over our receipts for 1955-56. Our total
income during the past fiscal year was $210,441 and the total expendi-
tures were $214,409. This represents a 1,000 per cent increase over the
budget six years ago when our total income was $22,907 and our total
expenditures were $21,345.
Since the demand for our services exceeds our present ability to
meet all of these requests, the Finance Committee is deeply aware of
the need to increase the American Foundation's income. However, we
feel that as the work of The American Foundation of Religion and Psy-
chiatry becomes better known, more people will give their financial
support. The American Foundation's expanded clinical services, its
increased training program, and its research activity indicate the impor-
tant function it serves in the field of mental health.
Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
For the Year ended September 30, 1957
INCOME
Grant from Marble Collegiate Church
$ 28,500.00
Clinic fees and patients' contributions
11,401.37
Dividends and Interest
2,368.24
New York City Community Mental Health Board
13,149.82
Stock Contributions
456.00
Gifts and Grants
154,531.03
Miscellaneous
34.90
EXPENDITURES
$210,441.36
Clinical Services
$ 59,247.09
Training Program
27,869.85
Research
38,480.00
Office Space
13,299.94
Office Expense
16,157.26
Informational Services and Development
45,855.71
Administration
13,500.00
$214,409.85
Deficit for fiscal year October 1956-September 1957
$ 3,968.49
*NOTE: A total of $35,000 is given annually by the Church; however, one quar-
terly payment of $6,500 was made in advance and credited to the previous year.
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BALANCE SHEET-as of September 30, 1957
ASSETS
Cash on hand and in banks
$18,383.97
Investments-Stocks and Bonds at market,
September 30, 1957
$37,742.18
$48,126.15
LIABILITIES
Income and payroll taxes withheld
$ 1,628.35
Capital: Designated Funds
$12,355.31
General Funds
$34,142.49
$48,126.15
The plant facilities, which are not carried on the balance sheet as
physical assets, represent a total investment of $65,272. Additions this
year, out of general funds, amounted to $1,460.
CARL L. CLEAVER,
HARRY DOEHLIA
Chairman, Finance Committee
Treasurer
EDWARD NACHSHIN
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
145 EAST 49TH STREET
NEW YORK 17, N.Y.
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PLAZA 3.7833
November 19, 1957
American Foundation of Religion
and Psychiatry, Inc.
3 West 29th Street
New York 1, N. Y.
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your request, I have audited the
books and records of the American Foundation of Religion
and Psychiatry, Inc. for the fiscal year ended September 30,
1957.
My examination was made in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, and included such
tests of the accounting records, systems of internal control
and such other auditing procedures as I considered necessary
under the circumstances.
I hereby certify, that in my opinion, the
accompanying Balance Sheet and Statement of Receipts and Dis-
bursements present fairly the financial position of the
American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry, Inc. at Sept-
ember 30, 1957 and results of its operations for the year
ended September 30, 1957, in conformity with generally accept-
ed accounting principles.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward hade
EN:CK
EDWARD NACHSHIN
Certified Public Accountant, N.Y.
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PROFESSIONAL STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
SMILEY BLANTON, M.D.
FRED U. TATE, M.D.
Director
Chief Psychiatrist
HERMAN L. BARBERY, B.D.
HERBERT HOLT, M.D.
Associate Director
Associate Director of Training
FREDERICK C. KUETHER, B.D.
SAMUEL Z. KLAUSNER, ED.D.
Director of Training
Research Consultant
PASTORAL COUNSELORS
HERMAN L. BARBERY, B.D.
FREDERICK C. KUETHER, B.D.
ELIZABETH EHLING, B.D.
R. RIDGELY LYTLE, M.A., OXON.
HUGH S. HOSTETLER, B.D.
OTIS R. RICE, B.D.
CLINTON J. KEW, B.S., M.A., S.T.B.
ARTHUR M. TINGUE, B.D.
FRANK E. WEST, B.D.
PSYCHIATRISTS
TED E. BECKER, M.D.
YVES J. KRON, M.D.
SMILEY BLANTON, M.D.
PRESTON G. McLEAN, M.D.
EUGENE J. BRAUN, M.D.
HECTOR J. RITEY, M.D.
MARIA F. FLEISCHL, M.D.
MICHAEL R. SIMON, M.D.
EDWARD J. FOLMER, M.D.
JACOB E. STUMP, M.D.
ERNEST HARMS, M.D.
FRED U. TATE, M.D.
HERBERT HOLT, M.D.
HANS K. WEHRHEIM, M.D.
JOSEPH ZINKIN, M.D.
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGISTS
GRACE BELLANCA, M.A.
CLIFTON E. KEW, M.A., ED.M.
EUGENE J. CZUKOR, PHD.
MARGARET NAUMBURG, M.A.
IRWIN SMALHEISER, M.A.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
RENEE FODOR, M.S.
PAYA GOODMAN, M.A.
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKERS
RUTH M. LYNCH, M.S.
ELIZABETH R. LYON, M.S.
RESEARCH
SAMUEL Z. KLAUSNER, Ed.D.
CHARLES KADUSHIN, B.A.
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THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION
OF RELIGION AND PSYCHIATRY, INC.
3 West 29th Street, New York 1, New York
MUrray Hill 5-6138
OFFICERS
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D.D.
LOYDE O. AUKERMAN, B.D.
President
Vice President
CLARENCE W. LIEB, M.D.
CARL L. CLEAVER
Vice President
Secretary
FLOYD L. McELROY
HARRY DOEHLA
Vice President
Treasurer
HOWARD M. LeSOURD, Ph.D.
MRS. MARY M. CREIGHTON
Assistant to the President
Assistant Treasurer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRMAN
VICE-CHAIRMAN
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D.D.
GEORGE KRESS
Marble Collegiate Church
President
New York City
Green Bay Box Company, Wisconsin
MRS. CHARLES ULRICK BAY
JOHN M. KYLE, JR.
Chairman of Board
Chief Engineer
A. M. Kidder and Co., New York City
New York Port Authority, New York City
FLOYD L. McELROY
SMILEY BLANTON, M.D.
President
Psychiatrist, New York City
Loomis Sayles & Co., Inc.
CARL L. CLEAVER
WILLIAM MENNINGER, M.D.
Reynolds & Co., New York City
President
The Menninger Foundation, Kansas
HARRY DOEHLA
Chairman of Board
MRS. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
Doehla Greeting Cards, New York City
New York City
RALPH POWERS
MRS. DOROTHY DRAPER
President
President
Robertson Paper Box Co., Connecticut
Dorothy Draper, Inc., New York City
ARTHUR C. RODENBECK
JOHN M. FOX
Rodenbeck Homes, Dayton, Ohio
President
Minute Maid Corporation, Florida
WILLIAM F. ROSENBLUM
Rabbi
MILTON D. KETCHUM
Temple Israel, New York City
New York Telephone Co., New York City
JOHN S. SINCLAIR
President
MRS. ARTHUR H. KUDNER
National Industrial Conference Board
New York City
New York City
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FEB 2 2 1958
for
free
FOUNDED 1628
MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH
FIFTH AVENUE AT 29TH STREET, WEST
NEW YORK 1, N. Y.
MINISTERS
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
HERMAN L. BARBERY
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
DONALD WAYNE HOFFMAN
February 19, 1958
The Honorable Richard Nixon
The Vice-President of the United States
Washington 25, D.C.
Dear Mr. Nixon:
I was touched and highly honored to receive your
gracious letter on the occasion of my twenty-fifth
anniversary at Marble Collegiate Church. The
letter is part of a beautifully bound volume, and
I can assure you I shall cherish it throughout my
life.
You honored us greatly by your presence at the
Church some weeks ago. Mrs. Peale and Elizabeth
and I certainly appreciated and enjoyed our visit
with you.
God bless you, and again please accept my deep
appreciation.
Cordially yours,
Идиман Deal
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COPY
November 14, 1957
Dear Dr. Peale:
It is a pleasure to join with the
members of your congregation and your mil-
lions of admirers in offering congratulations
Kalt, Bryson, F., - message
upon completion of twenty-five years as Pastor
of the Marble Collegiate Church.
During these years, you have
served your congregation well and also brought
words of hope and solace to millions through
your writings, radio and television appearances.
X. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
I feel certain that the years ahead
will be equally productive and happy.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
The Reverend Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Pastor
Marble Collegiate Church
1 West 29th Street
New York 1, N. Y.
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November 14, 1957
Mr. Bryson F. Kalt, Chairman
Testimonial Committee
Men's League of Marble Collegiate Church
1 West 29th Street
New York 1, N. Y.
Dear Mr. Kalt:
In accordance with your request,
attached you will find a message from the Vice
President to Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.
With all good wishes,
Sincerely,
R. E. Cushman, Jr.
Executive Assistant
to the Vice President
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COPY
January 11, 1957
Dear Dr. Peale:
This is just at note to thank you for
your wire of January 8 in which you called my attention
to the invitation which I have received to speak at the
Rotary International District Conference at the
Commodore Hotel on February 6.
I greatly appreciated the interest which
prompted you to contact me with regard to this invitation.
However, as much as I would like to accept, I am unable
to do so because of a previous commitment for the evening
of the 6th. I am enclosing a copy of my reply to Mr. Burman,
who extended the invitation to me.
very best wishes.
NEW YORK CITY, Feb. 6, 1957 - TD
invitation Rotary International District Conf.
Peale, Dr. Norman Vincent
Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending our
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
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New York 28, New York
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March 5, 1956
Dear Dr. Peale:
It is only natural that some letters
should mean more than others, and certainly
Peale, Dr. Norman Vincent
your letter of February 20 about my address
before the National Republican Club in New
York fits into that category. Words of such
high praise from one of your position and
attainments is especially gratifying.
The President's decision to accept
renomination has assured what I believe we
both want -- a continuation of the Eisenhower
principles of government.
groddns
I do want you to know how very
grateful I am for your friendship and your warm
words of support.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely,
Durh high
March 5, 1956
Richard Nixon
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York 28, New York
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RECEIVED
FOUNDED 1628
FEB 25 1956
MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHUR OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
FIFTH AVENUE AT 29TH STREET, WEST
NEW YORK 1, N. Y.
REPLY TO
MINISTERS
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
NEW YORK 28, N.Y.
HERMAN L. BARBERY
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
J. FRANKLIN SHINDELL
W. A. DEALEY
February 20, 1956
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Vice President of the United States
0985h W
Washington, D.C.
My Dear Mr. Vice President:
May I congratulate you upon your
magnificent address before the National
Republican Club in New York. It is
one of the truly great speeches by a
political leader in recent years. That
one section dealing with the loss of
the individual by the Democratic Party
is a classic in its penetrating analysis
of a truth they have managed to obscure.
If the President decides against
running I wish herewith to be registered
as an original Nixon man. This is despite
the fact that my work is quite apart
from politics.
May God bless you in your growing
leadership. I hope we shall have the
pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Nixon and
you at church one of these days.
NVP:mp Sincerely yours, Deal
Brth Prepar unly
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NORMAN Vincent Folder
November 7, 1955
Amrein, Dr. Joseph-Henry
Pezle
Dear Dr. Amrein:
This is just a note to thank you for
sending me a copy of your first novel, Letitia, Un-
fulfilled Desire.
I greatly appreciated your thoughtfulness,
and Mrs. Nixon and I are pleased to have this auto-
graphed copy.
Although we have not had the pleasure of
attending church services at the Marble Collegiate
Church since last fall, we shall certainly hope to see
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you and Mrs. Amrein again the next time we are there.
Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending our best
wishes to you both.
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Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Dr. Joseph-Henry Amrein
12 East 86th Street
New York City, New York
"Dear Vice President - Going back to Sunday, November 4, 1954,
when I and my wife had the pleasure of greeting you and your
charming wife at the Marble Collegiate Church (Dr. Peale) --
may I submit you in memory at this date my first novel translated
into English with our heartfelt best wishes.
Sincerely Yours,
J.H. Amrien - /s/"
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MINISTERS
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
HERMAN L. BARBERY
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
May 26, 1955
Miss Rose Mary Woods
Personal Secretary
to the Vice President
Office of the Vice President
Washington, D.C.
Dear Miss Woods:
Dr. LeSourd has referred your letter of
May 23rd to me for reply, and I am glad to give
you the following information regarding Dr. and
Mrs. Peale's plans for their stay in London and
in Paris.
Barbara this
The Peales will sail on June 22nd aboard
the ILE DE FRANCE, and will arrive in London on
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June 30th, staying at Claridge's. They leave
London via the night train on July 3rd, arriving
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in Paris on the morning of July 4th. In Paris,
they will stay at the Plaza, Athene, 23 Avenue
Montaigne. They leave Paris on July 6th on the
night train for Geneva.
Thank you so much for your courtesy to
Dr. and Mrs. Peale, and we hope you will share
with us any information which you might receive.
With best wishes,
Sincerely yours,
mary Uan Buren
Personal Secretary
to Dr. Peale
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May 23, 1955
Le Sourd, Dr. Howard M.
Dr. Howard M. Le Sourd
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifth Avenue at 29th Street, West
New York 1, New York
Dear Dr. Le Sourd:
Would you be kind enough to notify
this office, if possible, as to the exact dates of
Dr. and Mrs. Peale's visit to London and Paris
and where they expect to stay in those cities? We
would like to send this information to the embassies
there.
With every good wish,
Sincerely yours,
Rose Mary Woods
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Personal Secretary
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OFFICE OF THE VICE prESidENT
WASHINGTON
PJ
Call Barbara Miller -- ask her to pass on to Morton.
Peale is a good Republican and probably outside of
Billy Graham the most influential Protestant preacher
in America today and because of this even though
he normally does not do so, he would like the
Ambassadors in London and Paris to be aware of
their forthcoming trip. He feels it would be
very helpful to our cause if both Dillon and Aldrich
were made aware of the dates the Peales will be
in their respective areas and see that they are invited
to any receptions held during the period of their visit.
rmw
Have Barbara miller this
5/20/55
message 5/73/55
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
May
20,
1955
Dear Winthrop:
I thought you might like to know
that Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and his wife are
planning a trip abroad this summer and expect to
be in London on or about June 30.
If you have not met Dr. Peale, I am
sure you would enjoy making his acquaintance. Any-
think you might be able to do for the Peales to make
their visit more interesting would be greatly appre-
ciated.
Pat and I are looking forward to
seeing you and Mrs. Aldrich either in Washington
or the British Isles. She joins me in sending our
warmest good wishes to you both.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
The Honorable
Winthrop W. Aldrich
American Ambassador
London, England
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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
May 20, 1955
I thought you might like to know
that Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and his wife are
planning a trip abroad this summer and expect to
be in Paris on or about July 1.
If you have not met Dr. Peale, I am
sure you would enjoy making his acquaintance.
Anything you might be able to do for the Peales to
make their visit more interesting would be greatly
appreciated.
Dr. Peale's assistant at Marble
Collegiate Church, Dr. Le Sourd, and his family
will be in Paris at the same time. If the annual
July 4 celebration is scheduled to take place at
the Embassy, I know both families would enjoy
the affair.
With every good wish to you and
Mrs. Dillon,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
The Honorable
C. Douglas Dillon
American Ambassador
Paris, France
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August 23, 1954
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Minister
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifth Avenue at 29th Street
New York 1, New York
Dear Dr. Peale:
This is just a note to tell you that in the last few weeks
we have been working on my schedule for the September-October
campaign period and I had been hoping that I would be able to accept
your most gracious invitation to join in the celebration of the 100th
anniversary of the Marble Collegiate Church in October.
However, I now find that it will be impossible for me to
be in New York City on any Sunday during the month of October
and under the circumstances I will be unable to join with you and
the members of your Church in celebrating the 100th anniversary.
I do hope 1 shall have the opportunity to visit with you
again in the near future and you may be sure I will be in touch
with you the first time I am going to be able to spend a Sunday in
New York City.
Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending our very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
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August 23, 1954
Dr. Howard M. LeSourd
Executive Assistant
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifth Avenue at 29th Street
New York 1, New York
Dear Dr. LeSourd:
In reply to your letter of August 16 I thought
you might like to see a copy of the Vice President's
letter to Dr. Peale concerning the possibility of his
participating in the celebration of the 100th anniversary
of the Marble Collegiate Church on a Sunday in October.
I want to tell you again how very sorry the
Vice President is that he is unable to accept Dr. Peale's
very kind invitation.
With all good wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Rose Mary Woods
Personal Secretary
to the Vice President
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MINISTER
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D. D.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
HOWARD M. LESOURD, PH. D.
August 16, 1954
Miss Woods, Secretary to
The Vice President
United States Senate
Washington, D. C.
Dear Miss Woods:
In a recent meeting of the Committee on the 100th
Anniversary, it was definitely decided that the date
of October 10, which was set in Dr. Peale's letter
of June 22, is not unchangeable. While October 10,
is preferred, October 3, or 17, or even the 24, would
be perfectly satisfactory if the Vice President could
come more conveniently on one of those Sundays.
Please convey this to the Committee working on his
schedule and to the Vice President.
We await with high expectation a favorable response
to Dr. Peale's invitation and are delighted to know
that the Vice President desires to come if at all
possible.
Most cordially,
Howard m. Le Sourdz
Howard M. LeSourd
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July 1, 1954
Norman Vincent Peale, D.D.
Minister
Marble Collegiate Church
Fifth Avenue at 29th Street, West
New York 1, New York
Dear Dr. Peale:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter of
Speaking Invitation
June 22 informing me that in October you are celebrating
the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of the Marble
Collegiate Church edifice.
I greatly appreciated your invitation for me to
participate in the service on Sunday morning, October 10
and would certainly like to be able to accept it. However,
as I am sure you will understand, my schedule for the
New York
September and October campaign period will be extremely
heavy. We now plan to work out my itinerary for the Fall
between July 15 and August 1 and you may be sure that if
it should happen that I would be in New York City on
October 10 1 will be glad to accept your kind invitation.
If it is agreeable with you we will hold your letter
in our pending file and contact you as soon as we are able to
determine whether I will be able to participate in the service.
Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending our very best
wishes.
Pending
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
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FIFTH AVENUE AT 29TH STREET, WEST
NEW YORK 1, N. Y.
MINISTER
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D. D.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
HOWARD M. LESOURD, PH. D.
June 22, 1954
The Honorable Richard Nixon
Vice President of the
United States
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Vice President:
This coming October we are celebrating the 100th An-
niversary of the dedication of the Marble Collegiate
Church edifice. We are proud of our 326 years of
continuous service as a church organization and re-
joice that a building erected so long ago is still a
center for effective ministry. This church has been
made famous by the distinguished persons who have
worshipped here, including the present Vice President.
One of the highlights of the month-long program will
be the Sunday morning service on October 10, just
prior to the dedication date of October 11. We are
very anxious to have an outstanding national figure
participate in this service, and we invite you to
bring the greetings of the nation to this oldest
Protestant Evangelical Church in the United States.
Your appearance here would be a recognition of the
fundamental place which the church has in our national
life. The message would be significant not only for
this particular church, but for all churches and for
religion as a whole. It would be a great honor for
me to share the pulpit with you and to limit my re-
marks so that you may have as much time as you wish
for your message.
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Vice President Richard Nixon
June 22, 1954
We realize the pressure under which the members of
the Republican Party will be working in the weeks
preceding the election. Sunday morning, however,
would be free, and if you were near enough to New
York at that time to come to New York, we would be
delighted. It would be simply carrying out your
usual practice of attending church on Sunday.
I was delighted to have your recent note. I do not
think my book will make much of a contribution to
your life, but I will be proud to know you read it.
Our prayers and best wishes are with you continually.
Normal Norman Cordially Vincent yours, Beale Peale
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MINISTER
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, D. D.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
HOWARD M. LESOURD, PH. D.
Let
May 12, 1955
The Honorable Richard Nixon
Vice President of the
writ and with
United States
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Vice President:
I hesitate to write you, but feel quite sure that you would wish
me to do so. Dr. Peale is going over to Europe for the summer.
He is sailing on the Ile De France June 22 and arriving in Eng-
land on June 28 and in London on June 30. While his trip is
purely pleasure, I know that it would mean much to him if he
could have the privilege of meeting a few of the leaders in
London. I know that he would like very much to get acquainted
with Ambassador Winthrop W. Aldrich, and possibly Mr. Aldrich
might be able to arrange for an introduction to Sir Winston
Churchill and perhaps even to include him in some affair where
he and Mrs. Peale might meet the Queen. I realize the difficul-
ties in carrying out such a suggestion and urge that you inno
way cause any embarrassment to yourself or to Ambassador Aldrich.
Dr. Peale expects to be in Paris on July 4. Having been in various
European capitals on Independence Day, I know it is the custom for
our ambassador to give a party. It would be greatly appreciated
if Ambassador C. Douglas Dillon might send invitations to Dr. and
Mrs. Peale and members of their family to attend the reception at
the Embassy on July 4.
Mrs. LeSourd and I will have a small party of people in Paris on
July 4. We have been assured of invitations through other connec-
tions so we are looking forward to attending this gala affair.
Any attention which you can arrange for Dr. Peale in London and
Paris would provide him with rich illustrative material far his
sermons.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Hund m. LeSand
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NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
HERMAN L. SARBERY
EUGENE MCKINLEY PIERCE
May 21, 1954
The Honorable Richard Nixon
Vice President of the United States
Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Vice President:
I was greatly honored to receive your letter and,
of course, am deeply pleased by the comments made by Mrs.
Earl Warren relative to my book, "The Power of Positive
Thinking". To know that the book was of help to her during
a period of trial and tribulation through which she passed,
touched me profoundly.
I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness and
kindness in writing me. To think that in the midst of your
tremendous activity and important duties you would do this
is but another evidence of your greatness of soul.
I should like to take this opportunity also to
tell you how greatly I admire you, and how thankful we all
are for your uniquely important leadership. I believe that
we have never had a Vice President who has so endeared him-
self to all the people as you have done.
I am taking the liberty of sending you a copy of
my book, which may perhaps be of some interest to you during
your rare moments of relaxation.
If you should ever be in New York over a Sunday,
I hope that you will remember that the Pastor's Pew in the
Marble Collegiate Church always awaits you and Mrs. Nixon.
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With a sincere prayer that God may continue to bless
Mrs. Nixon, your children and yourself, and with best wishes
in which Mrs. Peale joins me, I am,
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Norman V. Peale
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