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EXECUTIVE BBT FG174-1-1/A - (9)+ Helty Eudora THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Nyeth, James August 14, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT FROM: DANIEL T. KINGSLEY Austingh SUBJECT: Appointments to the National Council on the Arts Attached for your approval and signature are the appointment papers for the following-named persons to be members of the National Council on the Arts for a term of six years. x Rosalind Russell Brissom, of California, Actress, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Los Angeles, California vice Charlton Heston, term expired. Henry J. Cauthen, of South Carolina, General Manager of the South Carolina Educational Television Network, Columbia, South Carolina vice Marian Anderson, term expired. Clint Eastwood, of California, Movie Actor, Universal City Studios, Universal City, California vice Virginia Gerity, term expired. Judith Jamison, of New York, Ballet Dancer, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, New York, New York vice Helen Hayes, term expired. James D. Robertson, of California, Partner, Goldman, Sachs and Company, San Francisco, California vice Lawrence Halprin, term expired. Billy Taylor, of New York, Jazz Musician; Pianist, New York, New York vice Jimilu Mason, term expired. 8, Commissions dated: 8/17/72 AUG29 CERTRAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE SO Thursday, February 19, 1970 at eight o'clock X Hon. & Mrs. John W. Rollins Chmn. & Pres., Rollins International Inc., Wilmington, Delaware Mr. Marvin S. Sadik Dir., National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D. C. Hon. & Mrs. Rudolf Serkin Pianist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. Philip T. ŠSharples Sinaloa, Mexico Mr. Vernon B. XStouffer Chmn., Stouffer Corp., Cleveland, Ohio Hon. & Mrs. Frank Leander Sundstrom Former Congressman from New Jersey Mr. Frederick A. *Sweet Sargentville, Maine (Preparing brochure on Wyeth Paintings for Boston Museum of Fine Arts Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Swim Monterey, California Mr. Elisha Walker, Jr. New York, N. Y. Miss Lucile T. XWalker Daughter of Elisha Walker, New York, N. Y. Mr. &Mrs. DeWitt Wallace Co-Chmn., The Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, N. Y. Mr. J. Robinson West Cousin of Andrew Wyeth, Washington, D. C. Professor John *Wilmerding Chmn., Wyeth Endowment; Art Dept., Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Mrs. John Wintersteen Villanova, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. R. *Frederick Woolworth Partner, Coe KerrGallery, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House Miss Carolyn Wyeth Sister of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. James Wyeth Son of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel C. *Wyeth Brother of Andrew Wyeth, Mendenhall, Pennsylvania Mr. Nicholas Wyeth Son of Andrew Wyeth, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE SO 3 Thursday, February 19, 1970 at eight o'clock X Hon. & Mrs. John W. Rollins Chmn. & Pres., Rollins International Inc., Wilmington, Delaware Mr. Marvin S. *Sadik Dir., National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D. C. Hon. & Mrs. Rudolf Serkin Pianist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. Philip T. *Sharples Sinaloa, Mexico Mr. Vernon B. XStouffer Chmn., Stouffer Corp., Cleveland, Ohio Hon. & Mrs. Frank Leander Sundstrom Former Congressman from New Jersey Mr. Frederick A. XSweet Sargentville, Maine (Preparing brochure on Wyeth Paintings for Boston Museum of Fine Arts Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Swim Monterey, California Mr. Elisha Walker, Jr. New York, N. Y. Miss Lucile T. XWalker Daughter of Elisha Walker, New York, N. Y. Mr. &Mrs. DeWitt Wallace Co-Chmn., The Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, N. Y. Mr. J. Robinson West Cousin of Andrew Wyeth, Washington, D. C. Professor John *Wilmerding Chmn., Wyeth Endowment; Art Dept., Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. Mrs. John Wintersteen Villanova, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. R. *Frederick Woolworth Partner, Coe KerrGallery, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House Miss Carolyn Wyeth Sister of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. James Wyeth Son of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel C. XWyeth Brother of Andrew Wyeth, Mendenhall, Pennsylvania Mr. Nicholas Wyeth Son of Andrew Wyeth, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE MEI/W* November 8, 1972 Dear Mrs. Wyeth: Mrs. Nixon and I were saddened to learn that you are in the hospital, and we just want to let you know that you have our hopes and prayers for a prompt, full recovery. We admire your determination and good spirits, and we send you our warm regards. Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON * Mrs. Carolyn Wyeth Crozer Chester Medical Center 15th Street and Upland Avenue Upland, Pennsylvania 19101 RN:JBE:RLE:shb Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (5) BBy MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FOR THE FILE EXECUTIVE DATE 3/6/73 PR14-12 AR4 CO160 LETTER, MEMO, ETC. TO: Len Garment West, John Robinson FROM: David Parker Prince Charles SUBJECT: Jame "Wyeth CORRESPONDENCE FILED CENTRAL FILES - CONFIDENTIAL FILE Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum BBy MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FOR THE FILE EXECUTIVE DATE 1/27/70 MA2-39 LETTER, MEMO, ETC. TO: H.R. Haldeman FROM: Dwight Chapin SUBJECT: Midal of Freedom- Andrew "Weth S CORRESPONDENCE FILED CENTRAL FILES - CONFIDENTIAL FILE Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 3 EXECUTIVE TR THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 11, 1973 MEMORANDUM FOR: GENERAL HAIG FROM: DAVID PARKER SUBJECT: Long Island Trip - July 27 I think that it is very important that the President get out and overnight somewhere besides Camp David, Key Biscayne or San Clemente thus getting out of the security of the "Presidential retreats." If the President does not buy the idea of doing "an overnight" in connection with the Energy Resource trip, I propose the following. Friday, July 27 A.M. Fly to Northport, Long Island and dedicate the new Veterans Hospital (schedule proposal and survey report attached.) P.M. Proceed from there to Bridgehampton, Long Island, and overnight at Dave Mahoney's home returning to D.C. either Saturday or Sunday. You recall Mahoney is the Chairman of the Bicentennial Commission and an old dear friend of the President. An option to Mahoney's place would be to visit Elmer x Bobst at his summer place in Spring Hill, New Jersey, or Andrew Wyeth in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Attachment RECEIVED SEP 8 1973 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum June 4, 1973 exec JL 3 Dear Mr. Wyeth: It was so thoughtful of you to let no know of your continuing support. I am deeply grateful for your words of en- couragement and for the interest and concern which prompted your message. Although developments in recent months have posed a very great test of our Administration, your message of con- fidence and understanding renews my faith that ve can achieve the great goals of peace and progress all Americans seek. With kind personal regards, Sincerely, Mr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 RN: MAF : RLE : bmr P-574B-1 60 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE MEI/W* March 17, 1973 Dear Mr. Wyeth: Mrs. Nixon and I were deeply saddened by the news of your mother's death, and we want to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We hope that the many happy memories you have of your mother's life will serve as a source of comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead. Our thoughts will be with you as well. Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. Andrew Wyeth Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 cc: Bruce Kehrli RN:KJ:RLE:vml Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (24) hy EXECUTIVE MENWA November 8, 1972 Loucks, JAI'S wyeth, ANDREW Dear Mrs. Wyeth: Mrs. Nixon and 1 were haddened to learn that you are in the hospital, and we just want to let you know that you have our hopes and prayers for a prempt, full recovery. We admire your determination and good spirits, and we send you our warm regards. Sincerely, ELCHARD NIXON Mrs. Carolyn Wyeth Crozer Chester Medical Center 15th Street and Upland Avenue Upland, Pennsylvania 19101 RN:JBE:RLE:shb 9 RECEIVED NOV1 072 CENTRAL FILES 70 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE AR October 31, 1972 Dear Mr. Wyeth: I was deeply pleased to read the full page statement you and your associates placed in the Times. Encouraging steps have indeed been taken during the past four years to strengthen federal support of the arts and the humanities, steps which reflect this Administration's abiding commitment to enriching our nation's cultural life. The next four years can be even more exciting and, if given the opportunity, I will do all I can to merit the confidence you have placed in me. With kinäest good wishes, sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. Andrew Wyeth Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 CC: Len Garment Mike Straight (Nat'l Endowment) RN:MS:MBSmith:RLE:hja Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum GENERAL PR14-11 March 23, 1972 Dear Mrs. Tidwell: While this reply is belated, I did want you to know that your recent letter to the Pres ident had been received. You may be certain the President fully shares your admiration for the artistic talents of Mr. Andrew Wyeth. However, there does seem to be some confusion regarding the painting of the official portrait of the President, inasmuch as press reports in early January did not give com- plete details. The President issued a statement through the White House Press Office that he would be delighted if Mr. Wyeth would paint the official portrait. The President added, however, that he would not have the time to sit for such a portrait while in office, and thus the painting would have to be deferred until some future time. I hope this will clarify the situation for you and your family. With my best wishes, Sincerely, Michael B. Smith Staff Assistant Mrs. C.C. Tidwell 640 J. Avenue Coronado, California 92118 MBS:mg cc: Penny Adams Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE PR14-11 March 14, 1972 Dear Senator: Mr. Tom Korologos, forwarded to the President, along with bis own personal endorsement, your letter and & copy of the correspondence you received from Mr. E. J. Hesketh about the desire of the Union League Club of Philadolphia to have a portrait of the President painted during his term for the Club's collection of Republican Presidents of the United States, housed in its Banquet Room. The President deeply appreciates the kindness of the Union League Clab, but, as be has so often stated publicly and in pri- vate, the demands of his office simply do not allow him the time to sit for & portrait. He has committed himself, though, to having a portrait painted by Andrew Wyeth after be leaves office. I have been asked to suggest that, if the Union League of Phila- delphia would like to commission someone to paint a portrait of the President from photographs, we could supply an artist with as number of photographic views which capture different modds and other expressions of the President's personality. With the President's best wishes, Sincerely, David N. Parker Staff Assistant to the President X Honorable Hugh Scott United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 DNP:MHR:dzm Courtesy copy to Senator Scott, CC: Bill Timmons, Tom Kerologos Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 3 L GENERAL PR14-11 March 14, 1972 AR6 feel KLEIN, Herbert /p* Dear Mike: Thanks for your recent letter. It was good hearing from you, and I do hope you' 11 forgive my delay in re- sponding. Like you, I was sorry that it was impossible for me to personally take part in the testimonial for Jess--it would have been great to see all my fellow Trojans again. I was pleased, though, to hear that the evening was a big success. The commissioning of Andrew Wyeth to paint the official portrait of President Nixon has been discussed. However, the President has made it known that he does not want this undertaking to begin while he is in office due to a lack of time for sittings. If and when the President decides to have as bust made of himself, I am sure that Joseph's fine work will receive careful consideration. With that end in mind, I'll be more than happy to pass along the brochures.a With best wishes, Sincerely, Herb Klein Herbert G. Klein Director of Communications for the Executive Branch Mr. Michael A Portanova Post Office Box 393 Tarzana, California 91356 HK:GF:gf " RECEIVED MAR1 8 1972 name subject CENTRAL FILES chron Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE March 1, 1972 AR4 Dear George: This is just a note to tell you how much the President appreciated your interest in writing as you did on February 11, regarding the possibility of Andrew Wyeth painting a picture of Lincoln's farewell to his mother. The President feels that Mr. Wyeth would be deeply gratified to receive this suggestion from you personally, and you may want to write to him directly at his home, which is: Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317. Our trip to the People's Republic of China was an unforgettable experience, but it's great to be home again! With warm good wishes, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President Honorable George E. MacKinnon United States Circuit Judge District of Columbia Circuit United States Court of Appeals Washington, D. C. 20001 RMW:MAF:rm Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE January 6, 1972 PR)4-11 11:44 a. m. MEMORANDUM FOR: LEN GARMENT FROM: DAVID PARKER Your proposal for the President to meet with Andrew Wyeth to discuss the possibility of Wyeth doing a portrait of the President has been dis- approved at this time with the notation that the President will not have enough time for such a sitting until after he is out of office. Accordingly, you should so indicate to the Wyeth people the President's wishes. If you have any questions, please call. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE September 23, 1971 TR27-2 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth: This is a belated note to tell you how very much my family and I appreciated your thoughtfulness in inviting us to visit your home in Cushing when we were in Maine recently. It would have been a great pleasure to see you again, and I regret that the schedule made it impossible for us to accept your gracious invitation. Mrs. Nixon joins me in extending our thanks and best wishes to you both, Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania RN:MAFenton:MS:baw Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 2 EXECUTIVE BR/ TR27-2 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON PHONE CALL Aug. 5, 1971 ANDREW WYETH 6:50 p.m. Message: If the President and Mrs. Nixon would be interested in seeing the Christina x Olson House while they are in Maine, he would be more than happy to arrange the details. , LYNNRAE: Please see that Mr. Chapin gets this message first thing in the morning. Call came in last night after H had left. However, I talked with him on the phone and he said to give info to Chapin. Chapin's office had closed shop. P. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum August 4, 1971 Dear Mr. Wyeth: As you know, President Nixon has dedicated October 24, 1971 as United Nations Day. Because of your important contri- butions to the strengthening of the United Nations, we thought you would like the enclosed duplicate of the President's Proclamation. With best wishes, Sincerely, George T. Bell Special Assistant to the President Mr. Andrew Wyeth Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Enclosure GTB: jhs Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 4 + me EXECUTIVE ME 3/T* AR2 Wyeth, ANdRew June 15, 1971 8 Dear Mr. Weymouth: On the opening of the Brandywine River Museum, I am proud to congratulate you and all who have worked with you in helping to perpetuate a part of the American heritage which has so much meaning in the lives of all of us. Conceived by the people of the Brandywine Valley as part of an effort to preserve a region rich in natural beauty and historic significance, this Museum serves the highest national purpose. On behalf of all our fellow citizens, I welcome the tremendous promise it makes to the cultural legacy we cherish. Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. George A. Weymouth President The Tri-County Conservancy of The Brandywine, Inc. Post Office Box 141 Chadde Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 RN:Hasek:ma CC: Rose Mary Woods/B. Whelihan/M. White/E. Hasek/CF suit EVENT: JUNE 18, 1971 Requested by Mr. Weymouth Approved by Ray Price JUN RECEIVED71 6 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum CENTRAL EILES EXECUTIVE / gorl PR14-11 PR 14-11 MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 4, 1971 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. LEN GARMENT FROM: DWIGHT L. CHAPIN As you know, Andrew Wyeth has expressed interest in the proposal that he do a Presidential portrait. There were, however, certain points that he feels need to be resolved regarding the President's availability for periods of exposure to the artist in order to insure that Wyeth will be able to do the proper "personality study" during the sittings. Wyeth wanted a session with the President in order to express his concern and to get assurance that the President would give the proper time. It has been indicated that all of these details should be settled with Wyeth prior to the President's meeting with him. In other words, the President will not meet with Wyeth until all the conditions have been worked out and exposed. The question is: Who should meet with Wyeth? Do you want to handle this or can you give me some guidance? 5-10-71 D.C./ T. Shrenber tached to Wyeth's agent, who will tach to me, etc. Will help you posted L. RECEIVED MAY 12 1971 CENTRAL FILES EXECUTIVE 6 in March 19, 1971 PR14-11 TR ED MEMORANDUM FOR Len Garment HU2 IV/1971/5T38 (chadds Ford) FROM: Dave Parker X SUBJECT: Possible visit to Brandywine River Museum, Chadde Ford, Pennsylvania The President has been invited by Andrew Wyeth to the opening of the Brandywine Museum sometime in mid-June. As I under- stand it, the Wyeth collection, or a large part thereof, will be displayed at this museum. Would you please advise as to your recommendation if this event should be considered? x A also understand that near the Museum is Lincoln University, and as you know, this is one of the major Black educational institutions. What would be your opinion of the President meeting with major Black college leaders on this campus, or for that matter, on any campus which was predominently Black. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum RHF 4 blescuss w/ Bok.Haldswa. ms mca inc EXECUTIVE PR14-11 100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 91608 PHONE 985-4321 EXECUTIVE OFFICES March 12, 1971 The Honorable Robert H. Finch Counselor to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Bob: I thought you should have in your file a copy of the letter I sent to Len Garment about the Andrew Wyeth portraits of the President and Mrs. Nixon. X As I told you, Clem Stone made a call through his Public Relations people to Coé Kerr, offering to pay the cost of the portraits of the Nixons I am sure Mr. Stone didn't know what the costs were. Kerr was authorized to tell Stone that these portraits are being acquired by the Library Trustees and he will undoubtedly hear in due course. I think all this is now waiting for is a meeting between Wyeth and the President. I stopped by to see Coe on Saturday and he said Wyeth is more than ever pleased about the potential of doing the portraits. Warm regards. Sincerely, Taft all B. Schreiber TBS/k X Enc. P.S. I just talked to Clem Stone and he doesn't want us to lose this and says he will pick up the tab. I told him we would discuss it when the matter is finalized. I just hope that the President will arrange to see Wyeth very soon. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 6 LIECUTIVE MEMORANDUM PR14-11 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON PR7 IV/1971/ST38 (chester) March 9, 1971 Schaelt , TAFF B. MEMO FOR DAVE PARKER FROM: HELEN DONALDSON Robin West called on Monday and asked to talk to you - seemed to know that you had taken Hugh's place - and you recall you asked me to take the call. He referred to a memo he sent to Hugh about a month ago about the possibility of a visit by the President to Chester County, Pa. for the dedication of an art museum and also to visit Lincoln University. He said Andrew Wyeth also wrote the President, he understood, and asked him if he wanted to come to this. (I've checked files and no record of any of this in files.) He said they are kind of delaying plans to wait and see if any chance of the President participating. Do you want to check this out with Hugh and see what the story is? Robin West - 215-Wa-3-1898 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum ml EXECUTIVE PR14-11 WYETH, ANdRew Ken, Coe Schreiber, TaftB. THE WHITE House OBE WASHINGTON March 8, 1971 to Centralfiles FOR BOB HALDEMAN FROM: LEN GARMENT 6 Would you advise me as to the next step on this. You will note on page 2 that Wyeth has suggested a ten minute meeting with the President to discuss this matter. attachment Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE essa WW етей X PP10-3 19-21-01 adams 5.81m X 05-21-d 15-86-1 marmeler 5-5-4 February 5, 1969 Dear Mr. Wyeth: All of the llixons were particularly delighted to receive your good wishes. Your name is a very popular one around our household for the Nixon wasen make no secret of the fact that they greatly admire your work. The knowledge of your support will be a source of strength and inspiration as I undertake the responsibility of providing new leadership for America in the days ahead. With appreciation and all good vishes, Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford Pennsylvania avh/avh Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 95 Name WW Date Jana Huska 10-15-69 Work /m R 4-18-70 melencamp 6-19-70 Melensons 1-28-71 E.KephART eðer 4-2-71 N / vill Tootl D'ESAT ensell add 20 SEA booy evinoor of become and your 0 at - vucY colors DOLDV could bild w/t was videars your that that add to decobe on sway oxide ed Hlw source to self IDS Dan to surge a to out I solumin tool von sathivorg .Seeds again odd at boog Lie Баз did ИОХӀИ СЯАНОТЯ an from SIT Insure rivs\dvs Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum February 4, 1971 General SP2-4/1971 Dear Dr. Wyeth: Your comments about my message to the Congress on the State of the Union were especially gratifying, and I want to express my thanks to you. As I stated on January 22, I believe that together we now can open the door to a new era of opportunity and to a new partnership among our people, so that all Americans can participate fully and effectively in the decisions which mold their lives. With best wishes, Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Dr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 RN NMM:RP: jas Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum January 20, 1971 EXEC SP1/1969 Dear Dr. Wyeth: Some time ago, a specially printed, limited edition of the President's Inaugural Address was made available for distribution. Since no list of friends who should receive them would be complete without your name, the President hopes the enclosed volume will find a place in your library and help to serve as a reminder of his deep appreciation for your friendship and support over the years. With kindest personal regards, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President Dr. Andrew Wyeth Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 Enclosure RMW:hm Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum ZIEGLER, ROMALD /H* November 13, 1970 Dear Mr. Hansen: I am happy to assist you in forwarding what sounds like a most unusual and appro- priate gift to the artist Andrew Wyeth. Mr. Wyeth's mailing address is simply Chadd's Ford, Pennsylvania. The picture of your block-lamp is returned herewith. Sincerely, Ronald L. Ziegler Press Secretary to the President 'A Mr. Roy D. Hansen 5659 Cabot Drive Oakland, California 94611 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 45 ns PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UN CHARTER : EXECUTIVE NS/dg July 10/70 FG 282/A x Henry Cabot Lodge, Chairman Frederick X Ehrman, Vice Chairman X X Senator George D. AIKEN Thomas A. PAPPAS Senator John Sherman COOPER Norman Vincent X PEALE Senator J. W. x Fulbright Mrs. Richard B. X PERSINGER Senator John SPARKMAN Charles S. x RHYNE X Representative Cornelius E. GALLAGHER Walter Orr ROBERTS Representative Sherman P. x LLOYD Mary Louise SMITH Representative Thomas E. x MORGAN Vernon STOUFFER Representative Robert x TAFT, Jr. Thomas V. VAIL Dr. Ruth BACON Francis 0. WILCOX George F. BAKER, Jr. Andrew WYETH Bernice W. BEHRENS Joseph L. BLOCK Lincoln P. BLOOMFIELD Iandrum R. X BOLLING Erwin D. CANHAM Terence Cardinal, COOKE Americo V. CORTESE Robert M. DUNCAN Sherman FAIRCHILD John Clifford FOLGER James C. X HAGERTY Bourke B. HICKENLOOPER John Raymond HOWARD John T. X ISAACSON John H. JOHNSON Robert B. KAMM Rabbi Bertram W. x KORN Andre X LeTENDRE Arthur G. LINKLETTER Mrs. Oswald LORD Benjamin MCKELWAY Paul MILLER Eugene ORMANDY Announced: 7/9/70 Commissions dated (per JJR) 7/10/70 To StateDepartment: 7/9/70 (There was a swearing in ceremony at State 7/10/70) Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum smit 2 GENERAL IVI/1970/ST21/Broton Regut-Myra Regretted 6/29/70 CR mgB In Honor 8 Mr. & Mrs. andrew X Wyesh The President, and mrs / George C. Geyroct request the pleasure of your company Before the private at opening 8 the Wyeth dinner on Thursday, July 16, 1970 RECEIVED of 6:30 Somerset Club, 42 Beacon Street, o'clock Baston BUL 291970 Q.S.V.P. President's office, prior to July 10th Museum 8 Fine arts, Doston, max executi ND18/C0165 June 22, 1970 Dear Mr. Wyeth: Encouragement is always gratifying, but 1 particularly appreciated your very thoughtful letter and I want you to know how pleased I was to hear from you. Your confidence means a great deal to America's fighting men and needless to say, it means a great deal to me. Mrs Nixon joins me in sending warm regards to Mrs. Wyeth and to you. Sincerely, Mr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania RN:NM:wtr Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum June 15, 1970 Dear Mr. Sokolowski: I am sorry that the great volume of mail has delayed this reply to your request for Mr. Andrew Wyeth's address. According to our records, letters will reach him at his home, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Sincerely, Noble M. Melencamp Staff Assistant to the President AQ:mm Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum THE WHITE House WASHINGTON FYI- answer being prepared Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum COPY THE MILL May 10, 1970 Dear Mr. President: I want you to know that I think you are doing a remarkable job and I am completely behind you in your thinking. My warmest regards to Mrs. Nixon and yourself. Sincerely, Andrew Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford Pennsylvania Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE / GI I/WA own COPY April 9, 1970 Dear Mr. President: I want to thank you for sending me the book A Program for Conservatives. Both Betsy and I found this book most interesting. It seems to me you are a living example of the very best qualities of a true conservative. We hear so much these days about radicalism and violence. I happen to believe very deeply that conservatism can be radical and violence can be silence. With warmest wishes to Mrs. Nixon and yourself. Sincerely, ANDREW (WYETH) RECEIVED MAY 12 1970 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 44218-4 February 19, 1970 ERSENTING MEMORANDUM FOR LEN GARMENT Carter Brown has suggested that he would be willing to lend the National Gallery facilities for a public showing of the Andrew Wyeth paintings following their exhibition in the White House. Since the tour of Wyeth's paintings around the country a year or so ago missed Washington, this would appear to be a good idea If Wyeth Le agreeable and It can be arranged. Clay T. Whitehead Staff Assistant cc: Mr. Flanigan Mr. Whitehead Central Files CTWhitehead:ed Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum from THE WHITE house WASHINGTON, D.C. Mr. Andrew Wyeth Sent 3/18/70 Chadds j Ford, Pennsylvania PROGRAM FOR ONSERVATIVES 0 RUSSELL KIRK THOR OF "THE CONSERVATIVE MIND" Reproduced at the Richard Nixon V Presidential Library and Museum GENERAL / PR 5-1/W February 26, 1970 Dear Mr. Wyeth: Please find enclosed two color photographs made by our staff at the time you visited with the President here at the White House. The President requested that I send these along to you for your personal use. Sincerely, Ollie Atkins * Mr. Andrew Wyeth Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 Enclosures OA:1cc Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential: Library and Museum 463 West Street 3 GENERAL fel AR4 New York City 10014 WH2-1 Feb 26 1970 Dear th President Regarding the andrew Wyth one-man show at the White House I I would like to pant ant that technically the first one-mon show at the White House was name as the enclosed well verify Nothing else sent of to 3-20-70 RECEIVED Central Files as R. Sincerely MAR 4 1970 Morris Kenensky SOCIAL MORRIS KRIENSKY IS virered for two- week exhibition periods at a rental fee of $15.00 plus transportation, the fee to go to the exhibition fund of the Association. Bookings are being accepted at this time for next season; the collection will be available for exhibition as of June first. For further information, kindly write to the Audio-Visual Department. East and West Association, 40 East 49th Street, New York City 17. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Lg GENERAL 3 GI2-12/E PO2 H012 March 11, 1970 AR4 1970 Dear Mr. Eisele: The President has asked me to thank you for your letter of January 18, with which you sent the autographed sheet of Christmas seals, which he appreciated receiving. Your remarks about the Wyeth dinner are welcome and your suggestion to send the Wyeth paintings to museums in other areas of the country would be popular, I am sure. However, these works were lent to President and Mrs. Nixon by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wyeth and private collectors to augment the dinner honoring Mr. Wyeth. Any further display of these particular paintings would have to be arranged by interested museums. You probably know that the Boston Museum of Fino Arts plans a major Wyeth exhibit in early summer. With every good wish in your work, Sincerely, Carol V. Harford Assistant for Cultural Affairs Xx Mr. Bill Fisele 79 S. Weyant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43213 CC: Lucy Ferguson CVH:jr RECEIVED MAR 21970 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE gaw/ SO 6 PR 16 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 12, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR Dwight Chapin Inspector Lawrence Quimby Rex Scouten Helen Smith Constance Stuart Lucy Winchester Ronald Ziegler FROM: John Davies SUBJECT: OPEN HOUSE FOR WHITE HOUSE PRESS CORPS AND FAMILIES TO VIEW THE ANDREW WYETH EXHIBITION SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1970 - 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. The White House Press Corps and their families should be invited to the East Gate on East Executive Avenue between 1:00 and 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 22. While we feel the invitation should include their families only - in order to avoid an overly large crowd - we will ask the White House Police to admit any guests in the company of White House Press passholders. In addition to the East Room, we plan to open the other rooms on the First Floor (not Ground Floor) and will have tour officers stationed in each room to answer questions. Departure will be via the North Portico and out the Northeast Gate. We understand that staff members and families of Mr. Ziegler's and Mrs. Stuart's offices will be on hand to host. Note: For guidance of Mr. Ziegler's office, we understand Mrs. Stuart will invite the press ladies during her Monday, March 16 briefing. By Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum GENERAL ARH March 11, 1970 Dear Mr. Fitzgerald: The President has asked me to express his appreciation for your letter of January 14. It was thoughtful of you to write. As the Andrew Wyeth paintings on display in the White House were informally presented there was no catalogue. However, enclosed is a listing of the works which were on view. With every good wish, Sincerely, Carol V. Harford Assistant for Cultural Affairs Mr. Donald Fitzgerald 20 Ocean Avenue Stratford, Connecticut 06497 CVH:jr attachment Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 1) EXECUTIVE elnes 503 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 13, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR Rose Woods FROM: Jim Mary Keogh JK I am attaching a letter sent to the President and Mrs Nixon in my care by Peter Hurd. As you know, Peter is the painter who got quite a lot of attention because of the controversy about his Lyndon Johnson portrait. He is married to Andrew Wyeth's sister and was a guest with his wife at the recent White House dinner for Wyeth. Enclosure. Henriette Hard X RECEIVED MAR 23 910 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum GENERAL PR5-1/M* March 11, 1970 Dear Phil: Enclosed is the material you requested on the Wyeth collection, which I am pleased to make available to you. It was good to hear from you, Phil. I am enjoying the East very much -- particularly the challenge of my job here at the White House. Sincerely, Ronald L. Ziegler Press Secretary to the President * Mr. Philip W. May J. Walter Thompson Company 420 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 Enclosures RLZ/skb Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum etm March 10, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR RON ZIEGLER NJ FYI EXECUTIVE PR18 FROM CONSTANCE STUART PR16 AR4 PR8/4/106 Mike Farrell and I have picked the date of Sunday, March 22, 1 to 4 as the date for the Press Tour of the Wyeth paintings. Andrew The simplest way to get the word out to the press is for you and me to announce it in a briefing. We should not go through the route of invitations or phone calls as none of the other groups have been handled in this manner. I would propose that we make the announcement on Monday, March 16, and mention it again a couple of times. Familes are to be in- cluded. As to the matter of serving refreshments, we have not served any of the other special groups that have dome to the exhibit except the Congress as specifically requested by the President. We have no budget for such feeding of thousands, and I do not feel that we can overburden the domestic staff at this time with such a request. However, we will try to make the afternoon as pleasant as pos- sible. I've asked Lucy Winchester to provide musical background for the afternoon, and I'm sure the nature of the exhibit will be enough to provide a pleasant afternoon for the press and their families even if we don't feed them. Admittance to the White House that afternoon would be White House Press Pass only. I hope this all meets with your approval. CC: Dwight Chapin Mike Farrell OCCEIVED Lucy Winchester 970 Helen Smith Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Otu 3 ms. BRECUTIVE GI2-8/W* 503 March 9, 1970 Dear Professor Wilmerding: Mrs. Nixon and I want to express our thanks for the inscribed copy of your book, A History of American Marine Painting. It was very kind and generous of you to let us have this magnificent collection of works by American artists, and we were especially delighted to see the inclusion of some of the Wyeth paintings. We are grateful for the opportunity of adding this meaningful gift to our personal library. Y our warm and generous remarks concerning the White House dinner in honor of the Andrew Wyeths meant a great deal to Mrs. Nixon and me. We were pleased you could be with us on that historic occasion. Mrs. Nixon joins me in sending you our best wishes Sincerely, RIGHARD NIXOM A Professor John Wilmerding Chairman X Department of Art X Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire 03755 RN/lf/cf/mw Gift MARY 1.1970 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 503 2 AR4 March 3, 1970 Dear Mr. King: It was thoughtful of you to lot me have your kind message about the recent White House dinner honoring Androw Wyeth. I was pleased to hoar from you and I want you to know that you have my best wishes. Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON X Mr. Joseph Wallace King 1201 Arbor Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27104 RN:NM:blm PROENED CENTRAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 2 506 March 3, 1970 Dear Congressman: The President and Mrs. Nixon have on display in the White House a representation of the work of the noted American artist, Andrew Wyeth. President Nixon thought you and your family might enjoy seeing the exhibit and has arranged a special showing to be held on Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Unfortu- nately, the schedules of President and Mrs. Nixon are such that they will be unable to be at the White House when you come to visit. The enclosed ticket will be honored at the East or Southwest Gates and will permit entry of the presenter and his or her guests. Minimal parking facilities will be available, therefore, if you plan to drive a car we suggest that you come to the Southwest Gate. Several of our staff members will be on hand to greet you. Light refreshments will be served. Sincerely, William E. Timmons Assistant to the President Honorable Ray J. Madden House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Enclosure Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 2 506 March 3, 1970 Dear Senator: The President and Mrs. Nixon have on display in the White House a representation of the work of the noted American artist, Andrew Wyeth. President Nixon thought you and your family might enjoy seeing the exhibit and has arranged a special showing to be held on Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Unfortu- nately, the schedules of President and Mrs. Nixon are such that they will be unable to be at the White House when you come to visit. The enclosed ticket will be honored at the East or Southwest Gates and will permit entry of the presenter and his or her guests. Minimal parking facilities will be available, therefore, if you plan to drive a car we suggest that you come to the Southwest Gate. Several of our staff members will be on hand to greet you. Light refreshments will be served. Sincerely, William E. Timmons Assistant to the President Honorable George D. Aiken United States Senate Washington, D.C. Enclosure Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 506 March 3, 1970 Dear Congressman: The President and Mrs. Nixon have on display in the White House a representation of the work of the noted American artist, Andrew Wyeth. President Nixon thought you and your family might enjoy seeing the exhibit and has arranged a special showing to be held on Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Unfortu- nately, the schedules of President and Mrs. Nixon are such that they will be unable to be at the White House when you come to visit. The enclosed ticket will be honored at the East or Southwest Gates and will permit entry of the presenter and his or her guests. Minimal parking facilities will be available, therefore, if you plan to drive a car we suggest that you come to the Southwest Gate. Several of our staff members will be on hand to greet you. Light refreshments will be served. Sincerely, William E. Timmons Assistant to the President Honorable Watkins M. Abbitt House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Enclosures Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 2 EXECUTIVE PR14-4 503 February 26, 1970 Dear Mr. Serkin: This is just a note to express my thanks to you once more for your kindness in participating in our dinner honoring Andrew Wyeth. Mrs. Nixon and I were de. lighted that you and Mrs. Serkin could join us and I am sure that all of us who were privileged to hear your magnificent gerformance in the East Room will long remember the evening for this superb musical experience by one of the world's greatest artists. Mrs. Nixon joine me in sending best wishes to you and Mrs. Sarkin, Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. Rudolf Serkin 2022 Delancey Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania RN:NM:blm f DECEIVED FEB26,970 CENTRAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum February 26, 1970 GENERAL PR5 Dear Mr. Giamboy: Enclosed are the photographs you requested of Andrew Wyeth when he was honored at the White House on February 19. I trust these will be suitable for your Wyeth file, and am pleased to make them available to you. L Sincerely, Ronald L. Ziegler Press Secretary to the President Mr. Frank G. Giamboy Box 214, R.D. 2 Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 Enclosures RLZ/skb Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE Seb 21 /970 PP5-1 Bob: I thought ANDREW the President would like to know what Mr. Wyeth said today in the big press conference held in the East Room at 11:30. The President might like to see PN's remarks too. In a later interview with Barbara Walters of the MBC Today Show, Mr Wyeth re-em hasized the courage of the President and Mrs. Nixon to do this and how he had long been an admirer of the President. He also said that he was a staunch republican. Mts Nicon asked that the republican comment be edited from the tape. Connie RECEIVED FEB 2 1 970 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 503 MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 20, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR: H. R. HALDEMAN VIA: DWIGHT L. CHAPIN FROM: STEPHEN BULL Last night at the Andrew Wyeth dinner I had the opportunity to speak to Mr. Stuart Louchheim President of the Philadelphia Academy of Music. I had spoken with him previously in December or January during the preliminary stages for planning for the Eugene Ormandy concert trip. Mr. Louchheim asked that I bring to the attention of the proper people in the White House his high regard for the two men setting up the President's arrival, Ron Walker and Tim Elbourne. He noted the "dignity", "professional manner", and "courtesy" demonstrated by both of these men and noted how their actions reflected favorably upon the President. CC: R. Ziegler CENTRAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 21 EXECUTIVE elm 503 PR18 DINN AT THE WHITE HOUSE WH2-1 Thu y, February 19, 1970 PR16-1 at eight 'clock fames The President & Mrs. Nixon 44174-1-1 7/18 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wyeth 4419 702/30108 The Postmaster General & Mrs. Blount 74218 The Secretary of the Interior & Mrs. Hickel 44218-4 Hon. & Mrs. Leonard Garment Special Consultant to the President Hon. & Mrs. H. R. Haldeman Assistant to the President Hon. & Mrs. James Keogh Special Assistant to the President Hon. & Mrs. J. William Middendorf, II U. S. Ambassador to The Netherlands Hon. Nancy Hanks Chmn., National Council on the Arts Mr. & Mrs. S. Dillon Ripley Secretary, Smithsonian Institution Dr. & Mrs. Philip R. ĂAdams Dir., Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio Mrs. Howard F. Ahmanson Mbr., Bd. of Trustees, Los Angeles Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif. Hon. & Mrs. Robert O. XAnderson Chmn., Atlantic Richfield Co., New York, N. Y. Mrs. James M. XBiggar Daughter of Vernon Stouffer, Cleveland, Ohio Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. ˣBond Pres., Bd. of Trustees, John Wanamaker, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. J. Carter Brown Dir., National Gallery of Art Mr. & Mrs. John E. XCanaday Sr. Art Critic, New York Times, New York, N. Y. Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Carter Chmn., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. George H. Comptis Artist, New York, N. Y. Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. ČCunningham Dir., Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Mr. & Mrs. William L. *Day Chmn., First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co., Devon, Pa. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Donahue Dir., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Bo GENERAL 3 AR4 Sundboom, HAddon February 11, 1970 THE WHITE HOUSE Dear Congressman: Mr. Timmons has referred to me your letter of January 29th enclosing further correspondence which you received from Mrs. Arlene Padgett concerning the display of works of art in the White House. In this connection, you may wish to advise Mrs. Padgett that the President is hosting a private dinner In honor of Mr. Wyeth at the White House and incidental to that, some of his works have been made available for a brief period of time. However, as Mr. Timmons pointed out in his letter of December 12th to you, the general policy does preclude public exhibitions as such in the White House. With best regards, Jain Sincerely, Hugh W. Sloan Staff Assistant to the President X Honorable Del Clawson House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 HWS:hc BCC - Lucy Winchester RECEIVED) Bill Timmons FEB 1.21970 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE AR4 February 5, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR DR. PAINE andrew Many thanks for your nice note of January 30th. I will set up the showing for the President of your yeth paintings in them. the near future. I know J he'll be grateful to have a look at Peter M. Flanigan Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum dg FILE MEMO: SEE: C.F. MA 2-39 for corres. dated 1/27/70 re. Andrew WYETH. 2 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum MEMORANDUM John Lip. elm. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON it 2 EXECUTIVE MA2-39 January 28, 1970 MA2-50 MEMORANDUM FOR H.R. HALDEMAN FROM : LARRY HIGBY As Dwight Chapin has indicated in the attached memorandum, the Medal of Freedom was selected by President John Kennedy to be presented to Andrew Wyeth. It was presented by President Johnson to Mr. Wyeth on December 6, 1963. If the President has a desire of recognizing Mr. Wyeth again, might I suggest he consider the Citizen's Medal, the design of which he selected just last week. Mr. Wyeth would be the first one to receive this medal and I would think it would be at least Freedom. equal to the distinction of having been presented a Medal of Attachment No medal GENERAL January 26, 1970 Dear Vinegar Bend: Many thanks for your January 22 letter requesting that Mr. Robert Timberlake be invited to the dinner being given in honor of Mr. Andrew Wyeth on February 19. I will bring this request to the attention of the proper persons in the hopes that we might comply. Sincerely, BILL William E. Timmons Deputy Assistant to the President Honorable Wilmer D. Hizell House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 bcc: Connie Stuart w/incoming for FURTHER REPLY bcc: John Nidecker w/wincoming - FYI 3 RECEIVED JAN 27 1970 CENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Jamary 22, 1970 Dear Harold: Many thanks for your letter of January 20 in reference to our earlier telephone conversation concerning the possibilities of Professor Emil Weddige, Chairman of the College of Architecture at the University of Michigan, being included in the guèst list for the dinner honoring Andrew Wyeth. I have put this suggestion into the proper hands, and appreciate your getting in touch in this regard. With best wishes, Cordially, you Hugh W. Sloan, Jr. Staff Assistant to the President X Mr. Harold McClure, Jr. Post Office Box 147 Alma, Michigan 48801 HWS:bf of bcc. with incoming to Rose Mary Woods for consideration Area Sincerely CENT Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum GENERA Dg PRIX January 22, 1970 Dear Mr. Hanley: Thank you for your January 21 letter concerning the request of Mr. David X Tatham for a momento from the dinner and exhibition being held here at the White House next month in honor of Andrew Wyeth. I will bring Mr. Tatham's request to the attention of the proper persons here in the hopes that we might comply. Sincerely, William E. Timmons Deputy Assistant to the President x Honorable James M. Hanley House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 bcc: Connie SKMWXXX Stuart w/incoming for FURTHER REPLY RECEIVED JAN 2 3 1970 DENTRAL FILES Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum executive WH 2-1 January 18, 1970 FOR: DR. THOMAS PAINE, Administrator, NASA FROM: PETER M. FLANIGAN The attached from the news summary indicates the connection between the President and the Wyeths about which I told you. If you will let me know when and how many of Wyeth, Jr.'s paintings could be sent over, I'd be delighted to arrange for the President to get a look at them and perhaps include one in the West Wing or in the White House. bcc: Bob Haldeman - FYI Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum BB/elm DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE EXECUTIVE Wednesday, November 19, 1969 CO 75 at eight o'clock C. Wyatt Dickerson, Jr., McLean, Va. Sherwin M. Goldman, NYC Charles A. Halleck, Rensselaer, Indiana Patrick J. Hillings, Los Angeles, Calif. Donald M. Kendall, N.Y.C. Saul Kohler, D.C. E. Frederic Morrow, NYC Clint Murchison, Jr., Dallas, Tex. F. Donald Nixon, Newport Beach, Calif. J. Milton Patrick, Indianapolis, Indiana Ben Regan, NYC Joseph T. Simpson, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Beverly Steinman. Lancaster, Pa. J. Hale Steinman, Lancaster, Pa. George B. Storer, Sr. Miami Beach, Fla. Lynn A. Townsend. Detroit, Michigan Lloyd B. Waring, Boston, Mass. Samuel C. Waugh, D.C. Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pa. Rose Saul Zalles, D.C. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 2 BB/ 503 C075 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 18, 1969 MR.* PRESIDENT: X Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wyeth will be among your guests at the dinner for Prime Minister Sato. When you see them, you might mention that you are looking forward to having Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth as the principal guests at a dinner honoring the American Arts sometime in January. Stephen Bull Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE MEMORANDUM 503 AR.4 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 17, 1969 MEMORANDUM FOR DWIGHT CHAPIN FROM CONSTANCE C Attached find a suggested memorandum for the President. If the President approves January 22 as a date for the Wyeth, andrew dinner, it is suggested that he make a personal phone call to Mr. Wyeth telling him of his desire of a dinner to honor the American Arts with Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth as guests of honor. This phone call should be placed prior to the Sato dinner, since the Wyeths will be guests Wednesday evening. The reason for the phone call is that former President Kennedy called Mr. Wyeth several times to invite him to the White House, and the artist always declined. Nevertheless, the President always called him personally. There are two important points about the Wyeth dinner: 1. The dinner should honor the American Arts, not Mr. Wyeth personally. 2. Mrs. Wyeth should be included in all planning and a point should always be made of mentioning her name. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXECUTIVE 4 AR4 THE WHITE HOUSE ilm WH2-1 PP13-5 September 12, 1969 TR22 SEPTEMBER 3, 1969 Dear Leonard: X The Andrew Wyeth portrait of General Elsenhower gave all of us a great deal of pleasure during our recent stay in California and 1 want you to know how grateful I am for your generous assistance in arranging for the loan of this splendid work. I feel honored to be able to see it each time I sit in my office in San Clemente and you may be sure that it will receive the greatest of care during its stay in the Western White House. Incidentally, I am delighted that you have agreed to take on the study in connection with the Nixon Foundation. With warm regards, Sincerely, Date 9/10 To RN X Mr. Leonard K. Firestone 2525 Firestone Building Los Angeles, Calliornia RN:Melencamp:kes cc: Mr. Stillwell, GSA acidentally, the DECEIVED SEP 1 5 1969 pini It is: Dear Leonard you 9 CERTRAL THES also the Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum / GENERAL hel THE WHITE F86-11-1/Ehrlichman, HOUSE, John WASHINGTON July 11, 1969 Dear Mr. Wyeth: John Ehrlichman has asked me to express his appreciation for your letter of June 27th. We are looking forward to your visit to Washington; however, we will postpone any further arrangements until your return in the Fall. Please let us know a schedule which suits your convenience. We'll be happy to make travel and other arrangements for you. Sincerely, Tod R. Hullin Staff Assistant to John Ehrlichman Mr. Andrew X Wyeth Cushing Road Thomaston, Maine cc: Dwight Chapin 7-24-69 Nothing Blse sent to. Central Files as of W.R. BECEINED 70Γ II 2 00 64.03 RECEIVED JUL1 2 1969 THE MINIE HARE CENTRAL FILES EXECUTIVE WH21 July 11, 1969 Dear Mr. Wyeth: John Ehrlichman has asked me to express his appreciation for your letter of June 27th. We are looking forward to your visit to Washington; however, we will postpone any further arrangements until your return in the Fall. Please let us know a schedule which suits your convenience. We'll be happy to make travel and other arrangements for you. Sincerely, Tod R. Hullin Staff Assistant to John Ehrlichman Mr. Andrew Wyeth Cushing Road Thomaston, Maine Dwight J Chapin cc: Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum ECUTIVE July 10, 1969 503 Thursday - 8:45 a.m. MEMORANDUM FOR MR. NICK RUWE RE: White House Dinners For your information, Pat Buchanan is developing items on several White House events. Among these are three White House Dinners: 1. Andrew Wyeth 2. Medal of Freedom Dinner 3. Richard Rodgers Dinner These are being developed at the suggestion of the "5 O'Clock group". You may want to check in with Pat to offer any thoughts concerning arrangements which might be helpful for him to have in his planning. DWIGHT L. CHAPIN CC: Lucy Winchester Pat Buchanan DLC:ny Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum executive WH2-1 June 27, 1969 Dear Mr. Wyeth: The President and Mrs. Nixon have asked me to contact you in their behahf. As you probably know, they are both devoted admirers of your talents. At some time after their return from Florida the weekend of July fourth, would it be possible for you to come to the White House to talk with them about the possibility of placing some of your paintings in the White House Residence? I'll be happy to make travel and other arrangements for you if you will let me know a schedule which suits your convenience. I will have the President's appointments secretary contact you if your trip here is feasible. Yours sincerely, John D. Ehrlichman Counsel to the President Mr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford Pennsylvania JDE:jlh bcc: Dwight Chapin Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum EXE WHAT April 12, 1969 Dear Bill: As you can imagine, the President was very happy to learn that you would be willing to lend your painting of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" to the White House. He was pleased, too, that Andrew Wyeth had agreed to lend one or more of his paintings as well. It is most generous of you to offer such a priceless work of art for display in the White House and you may be sure the President will be honored to have it displayed here. With every good wish, Sincerely, Rose Mary Woods Personal Secretary to the President Mr. J. William Middendorf II Middendorf, Colgate & Company 80 Broad Street New York, New York 10004 TTOIJJEI Imm Wild RMW;sle If R 133 11/10/13 Imprima 12-31-13 3-19-53 the form W T-J5 d-90.51 Jisme Dsfe Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum GENERAL PR 3 November 20, 1973 Dear Mr. Wyeth: Several times in the past, I have had occasion to thank you, but your kind- ness in thinking of me at this time is especially appreciated. It is deeply gratifying to me to know that I may count on your friendship. With kindest personal regards, Sincerely, RICHARD NIXON Mr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill RN:RLE:mg Chadds and Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum COPY October 26, 1973 Dear Mr. President: I have never been more proud of you as our president than now --- Bless you always. Sincerely, Andrew Mr. Andrew Wyeth The Mill Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum - Oct.26.1973 THE MILL hear Mr. Persidert cl have never been wore proud of you as our passide than Mao Bless you always Suice Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum PRESIDENT RICHARDM. Nixon WHITE HOUSE DEC 14 Justice 1973 WASHINGTON D.C. MR. PRESIDENT, I AM A CITIZEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE ENERGY CRISIS. I AM ESPECIALLY UPSET ABOUT THE PROSPECT OF RESTRICTIONS ON THE PRIVATE USE OF ENERGY. BEFORE SUCH STEPS ARE TAKEN, THERE ARE SOME OTHER THINGS THAT SHOULD BE STOPPED FIRST. THE MOST OBJECTIONABLE OF THESE is BUSING TO ACHIEVE A RACIAL BALANCE. THIS IS A NEEDLESS WASTE OF ENERGYAND INFRINGES ON THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS TO THAT ENERGY. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN YOUR VIEWS ON THE MATTER AND ,ANY SUPPORT YOU COULD GIVE ITO THANK You. WALLACE WYETH 602. PARAPLSE BENTON, X ARK., Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum March 27, 1974 Dear Mrs. Wyeth: On behalf of President Nixon, I want to thank you for your letter commenting on his March 19 appearance before the National Association of Broadcasters in Houston. While the President appre- ciates your kind words of support, he is especially grateful for the spirit of goodwill which prompted you to share your thoughts with him at this time. With the President's warm best wishes, Sincerely, Roland L. Elliott Special Assistant to the President Mrs. A. D. Wyeth 1204 West Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne, J 82001 RLE:ki 3 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum by pro 3/19PC ale-352 1204 Shest Pershing Blvd. C182 Oheyenne, skyo, President Richard m. nikon march 20, 1974 The White House Washington, D.C. Dear President niton, as a faithful listener to all your TV appearances, + wish to tell you that d think you are a truly great, great President. your speeches and and Houston were most ansevers both in Chicago thoughtful, knowledgeable. intelligent and I do hope you will continue the very course you have chosen and be Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum undounted with the pack " and are running suking a place for them- selves in the lime-light who share with me + have many friends their very best wishes for you throughout always. your term of office and Faithfully yours, Laurabelle (Mrs. a.D.) Wyeth Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum May 30, 1974 Dear Mr. Wyeth: On behalf of the President, I want to thank you for your thoughtful message of support. Your friendship and the unfailing confidence which you have expressed in the President's leadership mean a great deal to him at this time. Please be assured he will continue to do all that is within his power to merit the faith you have placed in him. You may be certain the President has no intention of resigning, but rather is determined to complete the job the American people elected him to do. With the President's appreciation and best wishes, Sincerely, Roland L. Elliott Special Assistant to the President Mr. Herbert A. Wyeth, Jr. 619 Vine Street Morris, Illinois 60450 Enclosure: Support Editorial RLE: JHH: RLE: ld RLE-364 7 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 2 SR May 13, 1974 The President The White House Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. President: As one American to another, do as the Votes of the American people dictated, serve as our President, and under no circumstances resign. As you are aware it would only assist those who are attempting to destroy the Constitution,. and the American way of life. Very Respectfully, Herbert Nerberta.uzeth A. Wyeth Jr. 619 Vine St. Morris, Illinois 60450 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum July 12, 1974 / The President FROM THE WHITE house washington, D.C. X Mr. Cameron Wyeth Cameron Wyeth Associates Post Office Box 33433 Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 To Richard Wyeth with Lest wishes, Richard Nifor July 12, 1974 / The President from THE white house WASHINGTON, D.C. X Mr. Cameron Wyeth Cameron Wyeth Associates Post Office Box 33433 Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 To Rechard Wysia wis heat wished You Richard Nilor Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum July 18, 1974 Dear Tip: Many thanks for your July 12 letter in which you request that the President send birthday greetings to Mr. Henry Wyeth and Mrs. Ruth Gray. I am certain the President will be pleased to send Mr. Wyeth and Mrs. Gray appropriate messages. With warm regards, Sincerely, Max L. Friedersdorf Deputy Assistant to the President The Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Majority Leader Hous e of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 bcc w/inc to Barbara Flynn for action MLF:EF:jk CARD SENT JUL 25 1974 By On Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR. MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRAT MAJORITY LEADER Congress of the United States House of Representatives Mashington, D.C. 20515 JUL 15 1974 July 12, 1974 Mr. Max L. Friedersdorf Deputy Assistant to the President for Congressional Affairs The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Max, I would appreciate it if you would make the necessary arrangements for a message of congratulations from the President to be sent to: Mr. Henry Wyeth 9 Rutland Street 02138 card sent 7-19-74 Cambridge, Massachusetts he will be 93 years old on July 22, 1974. And also to: Mrs. Ruth Gray cardsent 7.25-74 6 Ash Street Place Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Mrs. Gray will celebrate her 85th birthday on August 3, 1974. Thank you for your courtesy in this regard. With every good wish, Thomas &. Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. The Majority Leader 2200-A John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston, Massachusetts 02203 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

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    "ocrText": "EXECUTIVE\nBBT\nFG174-1-1/A\n-\n(9)+\nHelty Eudora\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nNyeth, James\nAugust 14, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nDANIEL T. KINGSLEY Austingh\nSUBJECT:\nAppointments to the National\nCouncil on the Arts\nAttached for your approval and signature are the appointment papers\nfor the following-named persons to be members of the National\nCouncil on the Arts for a term of six years.\nx\nRosalind Russell Brissom, of California, Actress, Metro-Goldwyn\nMayer, Los Angeles, California vice Charlton Heston, term expired.\nHenry J. Cauthen, of South Carolina, General Manager of the South\nCarolina Educational Television Network, Columbia, South\nCarolina vice Marian Anderson, term expired.\nClint Eastwood, of California, Movie Actor, Universal City\nStudios, Universal City, California vice Virginia Gerity, term\nexpired.\nJudith Jamison, of New York, Ballet Dancer, the Alvin Ailey\nAmerican Dance Theatre, New York, New York vice Helen\nHayes, term expired.\nJames D. Robertson, of California, Partner, Goldman,\nSachs and Company, San Francisco, California vice Lawrence\nHalprin, term expired.\nBilly Taylor, of New York, Jazz Musician; Pianist,\nNew York, New York vice Jimilu Mason, term expired.\n8, Commissions dated: 8/17/72\nAUG29\nCERTRAL\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nDINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE\nSO\nThursday, February 19, 1970\nat eight o'clock\nX\nHon. & Mrs. John W. Rollins\nChmn. & Pres., Rollins International Inc., Wilmington, Delaware\nMr. Marvin S. Sadik\nDir., National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D. C.\nHon. & Mrs. Rudolf Serkin\nPianist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. Philip T. ŠSharples\nSinaloa, Mexico\nMr. Vernon B. XStouffer\nChmn., Stouffer Corp., Cleveland, Ohio\nHon. & Mrs. Frank Leander Sundstrom\nFormer Congressman from New Jersey\nMr. Frederick A. *Sweet\nSargentville, Maine (Preparing brochure on Wyeth Paintings for\nBoston Museum of Fine Arts\nMr. & Mrs. Dudley Swim\nMonterey, California\nMr. Elisha Walker, Jr.\nNew York, N. Y.\nMiss Lucile T. XWalker\nDaughter of Elisha Walker, New York, N. Y.\nMr. &Mrs. DeWitt Wallace\nCo-Chmn., The Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, N. Y.\nMr. J. Robinson West\nCousin of Andrew Wyeth, Washington, D. C.\nProfessor John *Wilmerding\nChmn., Wyeth Endowment; Art Dept., Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.\nMrs. John Wintersteen\nVillanova, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. R. *Frederick Woolworth\nPartner, Coe KerrGallery, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House\nMiss Carolyn Wyeth\nSister of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. James Wyeth\nSon of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. Nathaniel C. *Wyeth\nBrother of Andrew Wyeth, Mendenhall, Pennsylvania\nMr. Nicholas Wyeth\nSon of Andrew Wyeth, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nDINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE\nSO 3\nThursday, February 19, 1970\nat eight o'clock\nX\nHon. & Mrs. John W. Rollins\nChmn. & Pres., Rollins International Inc., Wilmington, Delaware\nMr. Marvin S. *Sadik\nDir., National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D. C.\nHon. & Mrs. Rudolf Serkin\nPianist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. Philip T. *Sharples\nSinaloa, Mexico\nMr. Vernon B. XStouffer\nChmn., Stouffer Corp., Cleveland, Ohio\nHon. & Mrs. Frank Leander Sundstrom\nFormer Congressman from New Jersey\nMr. Frederick A. XSweet\nSargentville, Maine (Preparing brochure on Wyeth Paintings for\nBoston Museum of Fine Arts\nMr. & Mrs. Dudley Swim\nMonterey, California\nMr. Elisha Walker, Jr.\nNew York, N. Y.\nMiss Lucile T. XWalker\nDaughter of Elisha Walker, New York, N. Y.\nMr. &Mrs. DeWitt Wallace\nCo-Chmn., The Reader's Digest, Pleasantville, N. Y.\nMr. J. Robinson West\nCousin of Andrew Wyeth, Washington, D. C.\nProfessor John *Wilmerding\nChmn., Wyeth Endowment; Art Dept., Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.\nMrs. John Wintersteen\nVillanova, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. R. *Frederick Woolworth\nPartner, Coe KerrGallery, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House\nMiss Carolyn Wyeth\nSister of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. James Wyeth\nSon of Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nMr. & Mrs. Nathaniel C. XWyeth\nBrother of Andrew Wyeth, Mendenhall, Pennsylvania\nMr. Nicholas Wyeth\nSon of Andrew Wyeth, NYC; Lender of Wyeth Painting to White House\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nMEI/W*\nNovember 8, 1972\nDear Mrs. Wyeth:\nMrs. Nixon and I were saddened to learn that\nyou are in the hospital, and we just want to let\nyou know that you have our hopes and prayers\nfor a prompt, full recovery. We admire your\ndetermination and good spirits, and we send\nyou our warm regards.\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\n*\nMrs. Carolyn Wyeth\nCrozer Chester Medical Center\n15th Street and Upland Avenue\nUpland, Pennsylvania 19101\nRN:JBE:RLE:shb\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n(5)\nBBy\nMEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FOR THE FILE\nEXECUTIVE\nDATE 3/6/73\nPR14-12\nAR4\nCO160\nLETTER, MEMO, ETC.\nTO: Len Garment\nWest, John Robinson\nFROM: David Parker\nPrince Charles\nSUBJECT: Jame \"Wyeth\nCORRESPONDENCE FILED CENTRAL FILES - CONFIDENTIAL FILE\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nBBy\nMEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FOR THE FILE\nEXECUTIVE\nDATE 1/27/70\nMA2-39\nLETTER, MEMO, ETC.\nTO: H.R. Haldeman\nFROM: Dwight Chapin\nSUBJECT: Midal of Freedom- Andrew \"Weth\nS\nCORRESPONDENCE FILED CENTRAL FILES - CONFIDENTIAL FILE\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n3\nEXECUTIVE\nTR\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nJuly 11, 1973\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nGENERAL HAIG\nFROM:\nDAVID PARKER\nSUBJECT:\nLong Island Trip - July 27\nI think that it is very important that the President\nget out and overnight somewhere besides Camp David,\nKey Biscayne or San Clemente thus getting out of the\nsecurity of the \"Presidential retreats.\" If the\nPresident does not buy the idea of doing \"an overnight\"\nin connection with the Energy Resource trip, I propose\nthe following.\nFriday, July 27\nA.M. Fly to Northport, Long Island and dedicate the new\nVeterans Hospital (schedule proposal and survey report\nattached.)\nP.M. Proceed from there to Bridgehampton, Long Island,\nand overnight at Dave Mahoney's home returning to D.C.\neither Saturday or Sunday. You recall Mahoney is the\nChairman of the Bicentennial Commission and an old dear\nfriend of the President.\nAn option to Mahoney's place would be to visit Elmer\nx Bobst at his summer place in Spring Hill, New Jersey,\nor Andrew Wyeth in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nAttachment\nRECEIVED\nSEP 8 1973\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nJune 4, 1973\nexec\nJL 3\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nIt was so thoughtful of you to let no\nknow of your continuing support. I am\ndeeply grateful for your words of en-\ncouragement and for the interest and\nconcern which prompted your message.\nAlthough developments in recent months\nhave posed a very great test of our\nAdministration, your message of con-\nfidence and understanding renews my\nfaith that ve can achieve the great\ngoals of peace and progress all\nAmericans seek.\nWith kind personal regards,\nSincerely,\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nRN: MAF : RLE : bmr\nP-574B-1\n60\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nMEI/W*\nMarch 17, 1973\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nMrs. Nixon and I were deeply saddened\nby the news of your mother's death, and\nwe want to express our heartfelt sympathy\nto you and your family. We hope that the\nmany happy memories you have of your\nmother's life will serve as a source of\ncomfort to you in the days and weeks\nahead. Our thoughts will be with you as\nwell.\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\ncc: Bruce Kehrli\nRN:KJ:RLE:vml\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n(24)\nhy\nEXECUTIVE\nMENWA\nNovember 8, 1972\nLoucks, JAI'S\nwyeth, ANDREW\nDear Mrs. Wyeth:\nMrs. Nixon and 1 were haddened to learn that\nyou are in the hospital, and we just want to let\nyou know that you have our hopes and prayers\nfor a prempt, full recovery. We admire your\ndetermination and good spirits, and we send\nyou our warm regards.\nSincerely,\nELCHARD NIXON\nMrs. Carolyn Wyeth\nCrozer Chester Medical Center\n15th Street and Upland Avenue\nUpland, Pennsylvania 19101\nRN:JBE:RLE:shb\n9\nRECEIVED\nNOV1 072\nCENTRAL FILES\n70\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nAR\nOctober 31, 1972\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nI was deeply pleased to read the full\npage statement you and your associates\nplaced in the Times. Encouraging steps\nhave indeed been taken during the past\nfour years to strengthen federal support\nof the arts and the humanities, steps\nwhich reflect this Administration's\nabiding commitment to enriching our\nnation's cultural life. The next four\nyears can be even more exciting and,\nif given the opportunity, I will do\nall I can to merit the confidence you\nhave placed in me.\nWith kinäest good wishes,\nsincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nCC: Len Garment\nMike Straight (Nat'l Endowment)\nRN:MS:MBSmith:RLE:hja\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nGENERAL\nPR14-11\nMarch 23, 1972\nDear Mrs. Tidwell:\nWhile this reply is belated, I did want you to know\nthat your recent letter to the Pres ident had been\nreceived. You may be certain the President fully\nshares your admiration for the artistic talents of\nMr. Andrew Wyeth. However, there does seem\nto be some confusion regarding the painting of the\nofficial portrait of the President, inasmuch as\npress reports in early January did not give com-\nplete details.\nThe President issued a statement through the White\nHouse Press Office that he would be delighted if\nMr. Wyeth would paint the official portrait. The\nPresident added, however, that he would not have\nthe time to sit for such a portrait while in office,\nand thus the painting would have to be deferred\nuntil some future time. I hope this will clarify\nthe situation for you and your family.\nWith my best wishes,\nSincerely,\nMichael B. Smith\nStaff Assistant\nMrs. C.C. Tidwell\n640 J. Avenue\nCoronado, California 92118\nMBS:mg\ncc: Penny Adams\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nPR14-11\nMarch 14, 1972\nDear Senator:\nMr. Tom Korologos, forwarded to the President, along with\nbis own personal endorsement, your letter and & copy of the\ncorrespondence you received from Mr. E. J. Hesketh about\nthe desire of the Union League Club of Philadolphia to have a\nportrait of the President painted during his term for the Club's\ncollection of Republican Presidents of the United States, housed\nin its Banquet Room.\nThe President deeply appreciates the kindness of the Union\nLeague Clab, but, as be has so often stated publicly and in pri-\nvate, the demands of his office simply do not allow him the time\nto sit for & portrait. He has committed himself, though, to\nhaving a portrait painted by Andrew Wyeth after be leaves office.\nI have been asked to suggest that, if the Union League of Phila-\ndelphia would like to commission someone to paint a portrait of\nthe President from photographs, we could supply an artist with\nas number of photographic views which capture different modds\nand other expressions of the President's personality.\nWith the President's best wishes,\nSincerely,\nDavid N. Parker\nStaff Assistant\nto the President\nX\nHonorable Hugh Scott\nUnited States Senate\nWashington, D.C. 20510\nDNP:MHR:dzm\nCourtesy copy to Senator Scott, CC: Bill Timmons, Tom Kerologos\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n3\nL\nGENERAL\nPR14-11\nMarch 14, 1972\nAR6\nfeel\nKLEIN, Herbert /p*\nDear Mike:\nThanks for your recent letter. It was good hearing\nfrom you, and I do hope you' 11 forgive my delay in re-\nsponding.\nLike you, I was sorry that it was impossible for me to\npersonally take part in the testimonial for Jess--it\nwould have been great to see all my fellow Trojans\nagain. I was pleased, though, to hear that the evening\nwas a big success.\nThe commissioning of Andrew Wyeth to paint the official\nportrait of President Nixon has been discussed. However,\nthe President has made it known that he does not want\nthis undertaking to begin while he is in office due to\na lack of time for sittings. If and when the President\ndecides to have as bust made of himself, I am sure that\nJoseph's fine work will receive careful consideration.\nWith that end in mind, I'll be more than happy to pass\nalong the brochures.a\nWith best wishes,\nSincerely,\nHerb Klein\nHerbert G. Klein\nDirector of Communications\nfor the Executive Branch\nMr. Michael A Portanova\nPost Office Box 393\nTarzana, California 91356\nHK:GF:gf \"\nRECEIVED\nMAR1 8 1972\nname\nsubject\nCENTRAL FILES\nchron\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nMarch 1, 1972\nAR4\nDear George:\nThis is just a note to tell you how much the President appreciated\nyour interest in writing as you did on February 11, regarding\nthe possibility of Andrew Wyeth painting a picture of Lincoln's\nfarewell to his mother.\nThe President feels that Mr. Wyeth would be deeply gratified to\nreceive this suggestion from you personally, and you may want\nto write to him directly at his home, which is: Chadds Ford,\nPennsylvania 19317.\nOur trip to the People's Republic of China was an unforgettable\nexperience, but it's great to be home again!\nWith warm good wishes,\nSincerely,\nRose Mary Woods\nPersonal Secretary\nto the President\nHonorable George E. MacKinnon\nUnited States Circuit Judge\nDistrict of Columbia Circuit\nUnited States Court of Appeals\nWashington, D. C. 20001\nRMW:MAF:rm\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nJanuary 6, 1972\nPR)4-11\n11:44 a. m.\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nLEN GARMENT\nFROM:\nDAVID PARKER\nYour proposal for the President to meet with Andrew Wyeth to discuss\nthe possibility of Wyeth doing a portrait of the President has been dis-\napproved at this time with the notation that the President will not have\nenough time for such a sitting until after he is out of office.\nAccordingly, you should so indicate to the Wyeth people the President's\nwishes.\nIf you have any questions, please call.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nSeptember 23, 1971\nTR27-2\nDear Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth:\nThis is a belated note to tell you how very much\nmy family and I appreciated your thoughtfulness\nin inviting us to visit your home in Cushing when\nwe were in Maine recently. It would have been a\ngreat pleasure to see you again, and I regret that\nthe schedule made it impossible for us to accept\nyour gracious invitation.\nMrs. Nixon joins me in extending our thanks and\nbest wishes to you both,\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. and Mrs. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nRN:MAFenton:MS:baw\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n2\nEXECUTIVE\nBR/\nTR27-2\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nPHONE CALL\nAug. 5, 1971\nANDREW WYETH\n6:50 p.m.\nMessage: If the President and\nMrs. Nixon would be interested\nin seeing the Christina x Olson\nHouse while they are in Maine,\nhe would be more than happy to\narrange the details.\n,\nLYNNRAE:\nPlease see that Mr. Chapin\ngets this message first thing in the\nmorning. Call came in last night after\nH had left. However, I talked with him\non the phone and he said to give info\nto Chapin. Chapin's office had closed\nshop.\nP.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nAugust 4, 1971\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nAs you know, President Nixon has\ndedicated October 24, 1971 as\nUnited Nations Day.\nBecause of your important contri-\nbutions to the strengthening of\nthe United Nations, we thought you\nwould like the enclosed duplicate\nof the President's Proclamation.\nWith best wishes,\nSincerely,\nGeorge T. Bell\nSpecial Assistant to the President\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nEnclosure\nGTB: jhs\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n4\n+\nme\nEXECUTIVE\nME 3/T*\nAR2\nWyeth, ANdRew\nJune 15, 1971\n8\nDear Mr. Weymouth:\nOn the opening of the Brandywine River Museum,\nI am proud to congratulate you and all who have\nworked with you in helping to perpetuate a part of\nthe American heritage which has so much meaning\nin the lives of all of us.\nConceived by the people of the Brandywine Valley\nas part of an effort to preserve a region rich in\nnatural beauty and historic significance, this\nMuseum serves the highest national purpose.\nOn behalf of all our fellow citizens, I welcome the\ntremendous promise it makes to the cultural legacy\nwe cherish.\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. George A. Weymouth\nPresident\nThe Tri-County Conservancy\nof The Brandywine, Inc.\nPost Office Box 141\nChadde Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nRN:Hasek:ma\nCC: Rose Mary Woods/B. Whelihan/M. White/E. Hasek/CF suit\nEVENT: JUNE 18, 1971\nRequested by Mr. Weymouth\nApproved by Ray Price\nJUN RECEIVED71 6\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nCENTRAL EILES\nEXECUTIVE\n/\ngorl\nPR14-11 PR 14-11\nMEMORANDUM\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMay 4, 1971\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nMR. LEN GARMENT\nFROM:\nDWIGHT L. CHAPIN\nAs you know, Andrew Wyeth has expressed interest in the proposal that\nhe do a Presidential portrait. There were, however, certain points that\nhe feels need to be resolved regarding the President's availability for\nperiods of exposure to the artist in order to insure that Wyeth will be able\nto do the proper \"personality study\" during the sittings.\nWyeth wanted a session with the President in order to express his concern\nand to get assurance that the President would give the proper time.\nIt has been indicated that all of these details should be settled with Wyeth\nprior to the President's meeting with him. In other words, the President\nwill not meet with Wyeth until all the conditions have been worked out\nand exposed. The question is: Who should meet with Wyeth? Do you\nwant to handle this or can you give me some guidance?\n5-10-71\nD.C./ T. Shrenber tached to\nWyeth's agent, who will\ntach to me, etc. Will\nhelp you posted\nL.\nRECEIVED\nMAY 12 1971\nCENTRAL FILES\nEXECUTIVE\n6\nin\nMarch 19, 1971\nPR14-11\nTR\nED\nMEMORANDUM FOR\nLen Garment\nHU2\nIV/1971/5T38 (chadds Ford)\nFROM:\nDave Parker\nX\nSUBJECT:\nPossible visit to Brandywine River\nMuseum, Chadde Ford, Pennsylvania\nThe President has been invited by Andrew Wyeth to the opening\nof the Brandywine Museum sometime in mid-June. As I under-\nstand it, the Wyeth collection, or a large part thereof, will\nbe displayed at this museum.\nWould you please advise as to your recommendation if this\nevent should be considered?\nx\nA also understand that near the Museum is Lincoln University,\nand as you know, this is one of the major Black educational\ninstitutions. What would be your opinion of the President meeting\nwith major Black college leaders on this campus, or for that\nmatter, on any campus which was predominently Black.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nRHF\n4\nblescuss w/ Bok.Haldswa.\nms\nmca\ninc\nEXECUTIVE\nPR14-11\n100 UNIVERSAL CITY PLAZA\nUNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 91608\nPHONE 985-4321\nEXECUTIVE OFFICES\nMarch 12, 1971\nThe Honorable Robert H. Finch\nCounselor to the President\nThe White House\nWashington, D. C. 20500\nDear Bob:\nI thought you should have in your file a copy of the\nletter I sent to Len Garment about the Andrew Wyeth\nportraits of the President and Mrs. Nixon.\nX\nAs I told you, Clem Stone made a call through his\nPublic Relations people to Coé Kerr, offering to pay\nthe cost of the portraits of the Nixons I am sure\nMr. Stone didn't know what the costs were. Kerr was\nauthorized to tell Stone that these portraits are\nbeing acquired by the Library Trustees and he will\nundoubtedly hear in due course.\nI think all this is now waiting for is a meeting\nbetween Wyeth and the President. I stopped by to\nsee Coe on Saturday and he said Wyeth is more than\never pleased about the potential of doing the portraits.\nWarm regards.\nSincerely,\nTaft all B. Schreiber\nTBS/k\nX\nEnc.\nP.S. I just talked to Clem Stone and he doesn't want\nus to lose this and says he will pick up the tab.\nI told him we would discuss it when the matter is\nfinalized. I just hope that the President will arrange\nto see Wyeth very soon.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n6\nLIECUTIVE\nMEMORANDUM\nPR14-11\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nPR7\nIV/1971/ST38 (chester)\nMarch 9, 1971\nSchaelt , TAFF B.\nMEMO FOR DAVE PARKER\nFROM: HELEN DONALDSON\nRobin West called on Monday and asked to talk to you -\nseemed to know that you had taken Hugh's place -\nand you recall you asked me to take the call.\nHe referred to a memo he sent to Hugh about a month\nago about the possibility of a visit by the President\nto Chester County, Pa. for the dedication of an art\nmuseum and also to visit Lincoln University. He said\nAndrew Wyeth also wrote the President, he understood,\nand asked him if he wanted to come to this. (I've checked\nfiles and no record of any of this in files.)\nHe said they are kind of delaying plans to wait and see\nif any chance of the President participating.\nDo you want to check this out with Hugh and see what the\nstory is?\nRobin West - 215-Wa-3-1898\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nml\nEXECUTIVE\nPR14-11\nWYETH, ANdRew\nKen, Coe\nSchreiber, TaftB.\nTHE WHITE House OBE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 8, 1971\nto Centralfiles\nFOR BOB HALDEMAN\nFROM: LEN GARMENT 6\nWould you advise me as to the next\nstep on this. You will note on\npage 2 that Wyeth has suggested a\nten minute meeting with the\nPresident to discuss this matter.\nattachment\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nessa\nWW\nетей\nX\nPP10-3\n19-21-01\nadams\n5.81m\nX\n05-21-d\n15-86-1\nmarmeler\n5-5-4\nFebruary 5, 1969\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nAll of the llixons were particularly\ndelighted to receive your good wishes.\nYour name is a very popular one around\nour household for the Nixon wasen make\nno secret of the fact that they greatly\nadmire your work.\nThe knowledge of your support will be\na source of strength and inspiration as\nI undertake the responsibility of\nproviding new leadership for America\nin the days ahead.\nWith appreciation and all good vishes,\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford\nPennsylvania\navh/avh\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n95\nName WW\nDate\nJana Huska\n10-15-69\nWork /m R\n4-18-70\nmelencamp\n6-19-70\nMelensons\n1-28-71\nE.KephART eðer\n4-2-71 N /\nvill Tootl\nD'ESAT ensell add 20 SEA\nbooy evinoor of\nbecome and your 0 at - vucY\ncolors DOLDV could bild w/t was\nvidears your that that add to decobe on\nsway oxide\ned Hlw source to self\nIDS Dan to surge a\nto out I\nsolumin tool von sathivorg\n.Seeds again odd at\nboog Lie Баз did\nИОХӀИ СЯАНОТЯ\nan\nfrom SIT\nInsure\nrivs\\dvs\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nFebruary 4, 1971\nGeneral\nSP2-4/1971\nDear Dr. Wyeth:\nYour comments about my message to the\nCongress on the State of the Union\nwere especially gratifying, and I\nwant to express my thanks to you. As\nI stated on January 22, I believe that\ntogether we now can open the door to\na new era of opportunity and to a new\npartnership among our people, so that\nall Americans can participate fully\nand effectively in the decisions which\nmold their lives.\nWith best wishes,\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nDr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nRN NMM:RP: jas\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nJanuary 20, 1971\nEXEC\nSP1/1969\nDear Dr. Wyeth:\nSome time ago, a specially printed,\nlimited edition of the President's\nInaugural Address was made available\nfor distribution. Since no list of\nfriends who should receive them would\nbe complete without your name, the\nPresident hopes the enclosed volume\nwill find a place in your library and\nhelp to serve as a reminder of his\ndeep appreciation for your friendship\nand support over the years.\nWith kindest personal regards,\nSincerely,\nRose Mary Woods\nPersonal Secretary\nto the President\nDr. Andrew Wyeth\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nEnclosure\nRMW:hm\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nZIEGLER, ROMALD /H*\nNovember 13, 1970\nDear Mr. Hansen:\nI am happy to assist you in forwarding\nwhat sounds like a most unusual and appro-\npriate gift to the artist Andrew Wyeth.\nMr. Wyeth's mailing address is simply\nChadd's Ford, Pennsylvania.\nThe picture of your block-lamp is\nreturned herewith.\nSincerely,\nRonald L. Ziegler\nPress Secretary\nto the President\n'A\nMr. Roy D. Hansen\n5659 Cabot Drive\nOakland, California 94611\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n45\nns\nPRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UN CHARTER\n:\nEXECUTIVE\nNS/dg\nJuly 10/70\nFG 282/A\nx\nHenry Cabot Lodge, Chairman\nFrederick X Ehrman, Vice Chairman\nX\nX\nSenator George D. AIKEN\nThomas A. PAPPAS\nSenator John Sherman COOPER\nNorman Vincent X PEALE\nSenator J. W. x Fulbright\nMrs. Richard B. X PERSINGER\nSenator John SPARKMAN\nCharles S. x RHYNE\nX\nRepresentative Cornelius E. GALLAGHER\nWalter Orr ROBERTS\nRepresentative Sherman P. x LLOYD\nMary Louise SMITH\nRepresentative Thomas E. x MORGAN\nVernon STOUFFER\nRepresentative Robert x TAFT, Jr.\nThomas V. VAIL\nDr. Ruth BACON\nFrancis 0. WILCOX\nGeorge F. BAKER, Jr.\nAndrew WYETH\nBernice W. BEHRENS\nJoseph L. BLOCK\nLincoln P. BLOOMFIELD\nIandrum R. X BOLLING\nErwin D. CANHAM\nTerence Cardinal, COOKE\nAmerico V. CORTESE\nRobert M. DUNCAN\nSherman FAIRCHILD\nJohn Clifford FOLGER\nJames C. X HAGERTY\nBourke B. HICKENLOOPER\nJohn Raymond HOWARD\nJohn T. X ISAACSON\nJohn H. JOHNSON\nRobert B. KAMM\nRabbi Bertram W. x KORN\nAndre X LeTENDRE\nArthur G. LINKLETTER\nMrs. Oswald LORD\nBenjamin MCKELWAY\nPaul MILLER\nEugene ORMANDY\nAnnounced: 7/9/70\nCommissions dated (per JJR) 7/10/70\nTo StateDepartment: 7/9/70\n(There was a swearing in ceremony at State 7/10/70)\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nsmit\n2\nGENERAL\nIVI/1970/ST21/Broton\nRegut-Myra Regretted 6/29/70\nCR\nmgB\nIn Honor 8 Mr. & Mrs. andrew X Wyesh\nThe President, and mrs / George C. Geyroct\nrequest the pleasure of your company\nBefore the private at opening 8 the Wyeth\ndinner\non Thursday, July 16, 1970\nRECEIVED\nof 6:30\nSomerset Club, 42 Beacon Street, o'clock Baston\nBUL 291970\nQ.S.V.P. President's office, prior to July 10th\nMuseum 8 Fine arts, Doston, max\nexecuti\nND18/C0165\nJune 22, 1970\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nEncouragement is always gratifying, but\n1 particularly appreciated your very\nthoughtful letter and I want you to know\nhow pleased I was to hear from you. Your\nconfidence means a great deal to America's\nfighting men and needless to say, it means\na great deal to me.\nMrs Nixon joins me in sending warm regards\nto Mrs. Wyeth and to you.\nSincerely,\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania\nRN:NM:wtr\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nJune 15, 1970\nDear Mr. Sokolowski:\nI am sorry that the great volume of mail\nhas delayed this reply to your request for\nMr. Andrew Wyeth's address. According\nto our records, letters will reach him at\nhis home, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.\nSincerely,\nNoble M. Melencamp\nStaff Assistant\nto the President\nAQ:mm\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nTHE WHITE House\nWASHINGTON\nFYI- answer being prepared\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nCOPY\nTHE MILL\nMay 10, 1970\nDear Mr. President:\nI want you to know that I think you are\ndoing a remarkable job and I am completely\nbehind you in your thinking.\nMy warmest regards to Mrs. Nixon\nand yourself.\nSincerely,\nAndrew\nAndrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford\nPennsylvania\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n/\nGI I/WA\nown\nCOPY\nApril 9, 1970\nDear Mr. President:\nI want to thank you for sending me the book A Program for\nConservatives. Both Betsy and I found this book most interesting.\nIt seems to me you are a living example of the very best qualities\nof a true conservative.\nWe hear so much these days about radicalism and violence.\nI happen to believe very deeply that conservatism can be radical\nand violence can be silence.\nWith warmest wishes to Mrs. Nixon and yourself.\nSincerely,\nANDREW (WYETH)\nRECEIVED\nMAY 12 1970\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n44218-4\nFebruary 19, 1970\nERSENTING\nMEMORANDUM FOR LEN GARMENT\nCarter Brown has suggested that he would be willing to\nlend the National Gallery facilities for a public showing\nof the Andrew Wyeth paintings following their exhibition\nin the White House. Since the tour of Wyeth's paintings\naround the country a year or so ago missed Washington,\nthis would appear to be a good idea If Wyeth Le agreeable\nand It can be arranged.\nClay T. Whitehead\nStaff Assistant\ncc: Mr. Flanigan\nMr. Whitehead\nCentral Files\nCTWhitehead:ed\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nfrom\nTHE WHITE house\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nSent 3/18/70 Chadds j Ford,\nPennsylvania\nPROGRAM\nFOR\nONSERVATIVES\n0\nRUSSELL KIRK\nTHOR OF \"THE CONSERVATIVE MIND\"\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon V Presidential Library and Museum\nGENERAL\n/\nPR 5-1/W\nFebruary 26, 1970\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nPlease find enclosed two color photographs\nmade by our staff at the time you visited\nwith the President here at the White House.\nThe President requested that I send these\nalong to you for your personal use.\nSincerely,\nOllie Atkins\n*\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nEnclosures\nOA:1cc\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential: Library and Museum\n463 West Street\n3\nGENERAL\nfel\nAR4\nNew York City 10014\nWH2-1 Feb 26 1970\nDear th President\nRegarding the andrew Wyth one-man\nshow at the White House I I would like\nto pant ant that technically the first\none-mon show at the White House was\nname as the enclosed well verify\nNothing else sent of to 3-20-70 RECEIVED\nCentral Files as\nR.\nSincerely\nMAR\n4 1970 Morris Kenensky\nSOCIAL\nMORRIS KRIENSKY\nIS virered for two-\nweek exhibition periods at a rental fee of $15.00 plus transportation,\nthe fee to go to the exhibition fund of the Association.\nBookings are being accepted at this time for next season; the collection\nwill be available for exhibition as of June first. For further information,\nkindly write to the Audio-Visual Department. East and West Association,\n40 East 49th Street, New York City 17.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nLg\nGENERAL\n3\nGI2-12/E\nPO2\nH012\nMarch 11, 1970\nAR4\n1970\nDear Mr. Eisele:\nThe President has asked me to thank you for your letter of\nJanuary 18, with which you sent the autographed sheet of Christmas\nseals, which he appreciated receiving.\nYour remarks about the Wyeth dinner are welcome and your suggestion\nto send the Wyeth paintings to museums in other areas of the country\nwould be popular, I am sure. However, these works were lent to\nPresident and Mrs. Nixon by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wyeth and private\ncollectors to augment the dinner honoring Mr. Wyeth. Any further\ndisplay of these particular paintings would have to be arranged by\ninterested museums. You probably know that the Boston Museum of\nFino Arts plans a major Wyeth exhibit in early summer.\nWith every good wish in your work,\nSincerely,\nCarol V. Harford\nAssistant for Cultural Affairs\nXx\nMr. Bill Fisele\n79 S. Weyant Avenue\nColumbus, Ohio 43213\nCC: Lucy Ferguson\nCVH:jr\nRECEIVED\nMAR 21970\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\ngaw/\nSO 6\nPR\n16\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 12, 1970\nMEMORANDUM FOR\nDwight Chapin\nInspector Lawrence Quimby\nRex Scouten\nHelen Smith\nConstance Stuart\nLucy Winchester\nRonald Ziegler\nFROM:\nJohn Davies\nSUBJECT:\nOPEN HOUSE FOR WHITE HOUSE PRESS CORPS\nAND FAMILIES TO VIEW THE ANDREW WYETH\nEXHIBITION\nSUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1970 - 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.\nThe White House Press Corps and their families should be\ninvited to the East Gate on East Executive Avenue between\n1:00 and 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 22. While we feel\nthe invitation should include their families only - in order\nto avoid an overly large crowd - we will ask the White House\nPolice to admit any guests in the company of White House\nPress passholders.\nIn addition to the East Room, we plan to open the other\nrooms on the First Floor (not Ground Floor) and will have\ntour officers stationed in each room to answer questions.\nDeparture will be via the North Portico and out the\nNortheast Gate.\nWe understand that staff members and families of Mr. Ziegler's\nand Mrs. Stuart's offices will be on hand to host.\nNote: For guidance of Mr. Ziegler's office, we understand\nMrs. Stuart will invite the press ladies during her\nMonday, March 16 briefing.\nBy\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nGENERAL\nARH\nMarch 11, 1970\nDear Mr. Fitzgerald:\nThe President has asked me to express his\nappreciation for your letter of January 14. It was\nthoughtful of you to write.\nAs the Andrew Wyeth paintings on display in the\nWhite House were informally presented there was\nno catalogue. However, enclosed is a listing of\nthe works which were on view.\nWith every good wish,\nSincerely,\nCarol V. Harford\nAssistant for Cultural Affairs\nMr. Donald Fitzgerald\n20 Ocean Avenue\nStratford, Connecticut 06497\nCVH:jr\nattachment\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n1)\nEXECUTIVE\nelnes\n503\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nMarch 13, 1970\nMEMORANDUM FOR\nRose\nWoods\nFROM: Jim Mary Keogh JK\nI am attaching a letter sent to the\nPresident and Mrs Nixon in my care\nby Peter Hurd. As you know, Peter\nis the painter who got quite a lot of\nattention because of the controversy\nabout his Lyndon Johnson portrait. He\nis married to Andrew Wyeth's sister\nand was a guest with his wife at the\nrecent White House dinner for Wyeth.\nEnclosure.\nHenriette Hard X\nRECEIVED\nMAR 23 910\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nGENERAL\nPR5-1/M*\nMarch 11, 1970\nDear Phil:\nEnclosed is the material you requested\non the Wyeth collection, which I am\npleased to make available to you.\nIt was good to hear from you, Phil. I am\nenjoying the East very much -- particularly\nthe challenge of my job here at the White\nHouse.\nSincerely,\nRonald L. Ziegler\nPress Secretary\nto the President\n*\nMr. Philip W. May\nJ. Walter Thompson Company\n420 Lexington Avenue\nNew York, New York 10017\nEnclosures\nRLZ/skb\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\netm\nMarch 10, 1970\nMEMORANDUM FOR RON ZIEGLER\nNJ\nFYI EXECUTIVE\nPR18\nFROM\nCONSTANCE STUART\nPR16\nAR4\nPR8/4/106\nMike Farrell and I have picked the date of Sunday, March 22,\n1 to 4 as the date for the Press Tour of the Wyeth paintings.\nAndrew\nThe simplest way to get the word out to the press is for you\nand me to announce it in a briefing. We should not go through\nthe route of invitations or phone calls as none of the other\ngroups have been handled in this manner. I would propose\nthat we make the announcement on Monday, March 16, and\nmention it again a couple of times. Familes are to be in-\ncluded.\nAs to the matter of serving refreshments, we have not served\nany of the other special groups that have dome to the exhibit\nexcept the Congress as specifically requested by the President.\nWe have no budget for such feeding of thousands, and I do not\nfeel that we can overburden the domestic staff at this time\nwith such a request.\nHowever, we will try to make the afternoon as pleasant as pos-\nsible. I've asked Lucy Winchester to provide musical background\nfor the afternoon, and I'm sure the nature of the exhibit will be\nenough to provide a pleasant afternoon for the press and their\nfamilies even if we don't feed them.\nAdmittance to the White House that afternoon would be White House\nPress Pass only.\nI hope this all meets with your approval.\nCC:\nDwight Chapin\nMike Farrell\nOCCEIVED\nLucy Winchester\n970\nHelen Smith\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nOtu\n3\nms.\nBRECUTIVE\nGI2-8/W*\n503\nMarch 9, 1970\nDear Professor Wilmerding:\nMrs. Nixon and I want to express our thanks\nfor the inscribed copy of your book, A History\nof American Marine Painting. It was very\nkind and generous of you to let us have this\nmagnificent collection of works by American\nartists, and we were especially delighted to\nsee the inclusion of some of the Wyeth paintings.\nWe are grateful for the opportunity of adding\nthis meaningful gift to our personal library.\nY our warm and generous remarks concerning\nthe White House dinner in honor of the Andrew\nWyeths meant a great deal to Mrs. Nixon and\nme. We were pleased you could be with us on\nthat historic occasion.\nMrs. Nixon joins me in sending you our best\nwishes\nSincerely,\nRIGHARD NIXOM\nA\nProfessor John Wilmerding\nChairman\nX\nDepartment of Art\nX\nDartmouth College\nHanover, New Hampshire 03755\nRN/lf/cf/mw\nGift\nMARY 1.1970\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n503\n2\nAR4\nMarch 3, 1970\nDear Mr. King:\nIt was thoughtful of you to lot me have your\nkind message about the recent White House\ndinner honoring Androw Wyeth. I was pleased\nto hoar from you and I want you to know that\nyou have my best wishes.\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nX\nMr. Joseph Wallace King\n1201 Arbor Road\nWinston-Salem, North Carolina 27104\nRN:NM:blm\nPROENED\nCENTRAL\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n2\n506\nMarch 3, 1970\nDear Congressman:\nThe President and Mrs. Nixon have on display in the\nWhite House a representation of the work of the noted\nAmerican artist, Andrew Wyeth. President Nixon thought\nyou and your family might enjoy seeing the exhibit and\nhas arranged a special showing to be held on Friday,\nMarch 6, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Unfortu-\nnately, the schedules of President and Mrs. Nixon are\nsuch that they will be unable to be at the White House\nwhen you come to visit.\nThe enclosed ticket will be honored at the East or\nSouthwest Gates and will permit entry of the presenter\nand his or her guests. Minimal parking facilities will\nbe available, therefore, if you plan to drive a car\nwe suggest that you come to the Southwest Gate.\nSeveral of our staff members will be on hand to greet\nyou. Light refreshments will be served.\nSincerely,\nWilliam E. Timmons\nAssistant to the President\nHonorable Ray J. Madden\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosure\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n2\n506\nMarch 3, 1970\nDear Senator:\nThe President and Mrs. Nixon have on display in the\nWhite House a representation of the work of the noted\nAmerican artist, Andrew Wyeth. President Nixon thought\nyou and your family might enjoy seeing the exhibit and\nhas arranged a special showing to be held on Friday,\nMarch 6, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Unfortu-\nnately, the schedules of President and Mrs. Nixon are\nsuch that they will be unable to be at the White House\nwhen you come to visit.\nThe enclosed ticket will be honored at the East or\nSouthwest Gates and will permit entry of the presenter\nand his or her guests. Minimal parking facilities will\nbe available, therefore, if you plan to drive a car\nwe suggest that you come to the Southwest Gate.\nSeveral of our staff members will be on hand to greet\nyou. Light refreshments will be served.\nSincerely,\nWilliam E. Timmons\nAssistant to the President\nHonorable George D. Aiken\nUnited States Senate\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosure\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n506\nMarch 3, 1970\nDear Congressman:\nThe President and Mrs. Nixon have on display in the\nWhite House a representation of the work of the noted\nAmerican artist, Andrew Wyeth. President Nixon thought\nyou and your family might enjoy seeing the exhibit and\nhas arranged a special showing to be held on Friday,\nMarch 6, from 5 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Unfortu-\nnately, the schedules of President and Mrs. Nixon are\nsuch that they will be unable to be at the White House\nwhen you come to visit.\nThe enclosed ticket will be honored at the East or\nSouthwest Gates and will permit entry of the presenter\nand his or her guests. Minimal parking facilities will\nbe available, therefore, if you plan to drive a car\nwe suggest that you come to the Southwest Gate.\nSeveral of our staff members will be on hand to greet\nyou. Light refreshments will be served.\nSincerely,\nWilliam E. Timmons\nAssistant to the President\nHonorable Watkins M. Abbitt\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D.C.\nEnclosures\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n2\nEXECUTIVE\nPR14-4\n503\nFebruary 26, 1970\nDear Mr. Serkin:\nThis is just a note to express my thanks to you once\nmore for your kindness in participating in our dinner\nhonoring Andrew Wyeth. Mrs. Nixon and I were de.\nlighted that you and Mrs. Serkin could join us and I\nam sure that all of us who were privileged to hear\nyour magnificent gerformance in the East Room will\nlong remember the evening for this superb musical\nexperience by one of the world's greatest artists.\nMrs. Nixon joine me in sending best wishes to you\nand Mrs. Sarkin,\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. Rudolf Serkin\n2022 Delancey Place\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania\nRN:NM:blm\nf\nDECEIVED\nFEB26,970\nCENTRAL\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nFebruary 26, 1970\nGENERAL\nPR5\nDear Mr. Giamboy:\nEnclosed are the photographs you requested\nof Andrew Wyeth when he was honored at the\nWhite House on February 19.\nI trust these will be suitable for your Wyeth\nfile, and am pleased to make them available\nto you. L\nSincerely,\nRonald L. Ziegler\nPress Secretary\nto the President\nMr. Frank G. Giamboy\nBox 214, R.D. 2\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nEnclosures\nRLZ/skb\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nSeb 21 /970\nPP5-1\nBob:\nI thought ANDREW the President would like to know\nwhat Mr. Wyeth said today in the big press\nconference held in the East Room at 11:30.\nThe President might like to see PN's remarks\ntoo.\nIn a later interview with Barbara Walters\nof the MBC Today Show, Mr Wyeth re-em hasized\nthe courage of the President and Mrs. Nixon\nto do this and how he had long been an\nadmirer of the President. He also said that\nhe was a staunch republican. Mts Nicon asked\nthat the republican comment be edited from\nthe tape.\nConnie\nRECEIVED\nFEB 2 1 970\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n503\nMEMORANDUM\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nFebruary 20, 1970\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nH. R. HALDEMAN\nVIA:\nDWIGHT L. CHAPIN\nFROM:\nSTEPHEN BULL\nLast night at the Andrew Wyeth dinner I had the opportunity to speak\nto Mr. Stuart Louchheim President of the Philadelphia Academy of\nMusic. I had spoken with him previously in December or January\nduring the preliminary stages for planning for the Eugene Ormandy\nconcert trip.\nMr. Louchheim asked that I bring to the attention of the proper people\nin the White House his high regard for the two men setting up the\nPresident's arrival, Ron Walker and Tim Elbourne. He noted the\n\"dignity\", \"professional manner\", and \"courtesy\" demonstrated by\nboth of these men and noted how their actions reflected favorably upon\nthe President.\nCC:\nR. Ziegler\nCENTRAL\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n21\nEXECUTIVE\nelm\n503\nPR18\nDINN\nAT THE WHITE HOUSE\nWH2-1\nThu\ny, February 19, 1970\nPR16-1\nat\neight 'clock\nfames\nThe President & Mrs. Nixon\n44174-1-1\n7/18\nMr. & Mrs. Andrew Wyeth\n4419\n702/30108\nThe Postmaster General & Mrs. Blount\n74218\nThe Secretary of the Interior & Mrs. Hickel\n44218-4\nHon. & Mrs. Leonard Garment\nSpecial Consultant to the President\nHon. & Mrs. H. R. Haldeman\nAssistant to the President\nHon. & Mrs. James Keogh\nSpecial Assistant to the President\nHon. & Mrs. J. William Middendorf, II\nU. S. Ambassador to The Netherlands\nHon. Nancy Hanks\nChmn., National Council on the Arts\nMr. & Mrs. S. Dillon Ripley\nSecretary, Smithsonian Institution\nDr. & Mrs. Philip R. ĂAdams\nDir., Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio\nMrs. Howard F. Ahmanson\nMbr., Bd. of Trustees, Los Angeles Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif.\nHon. & Mrs. Robert O. XAnderson\nChmn., Atlantic Richfield Co., New York, N. Y.\nMrs. James M. XBiggar\nDaughter of Vernon Stouffer, Cleveland, Ohio\nMr. & Mrs. Richard C. ˣBond\nPres., Bd. of Trustees, John Wanamaker, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.\nMr. J. Carter Brown\nDir., National Gallery of Art\nMr. & Mrs. John E. XCanaday\nSr. Art Critic, New York Times, New York, N. Y.\nMr. & Mrs. Edward W. Carter\nChmn., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif.\nMr. George H. Comptis\nArtist, New York, N. Y.\nMr. & Mrs. Charles C. ČCunningham\nDir., Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois\nMr. & Mrs. William L. *Day\nChmn., First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co., Devon, Pa.\nMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Donahue\nDir., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Calif.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nBo\nGENERAL\n3\nAR4\nSundboom, HAddon\nFebruary 11, 1970\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nDear Congressman:\nMr. Timmons has referred to me your letter of\nJanuary 29th enclosing further correspondence which\nyou received from Mrs. Arlene Padgett concerning\nthe display of works of art in the White House.\nIn this connection, you may wish to advise Mrs. Padgett\nthat the President is hosting a private dinner In honor\nof Mr. Wyeth at the White House and incidental to that,\nsome of his works have been made available for a brief\nperiod of time. However, as Mr. Timmons pointed out\nin his letter of December 12th to you, the general\npolicy does preclude public exhibitions as such in the\nWhite House.\nWith best regards,\nJain\nSincerely,\nHugh W. Sloan\nStaff Assistant\nto the President\nX\nHonorable Del Clawson\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D. C. 20515\nHWS:hc\nBCC - Lucy Winchester\nRECEIVED)\nBill Timmons\nFEB 1.21970\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nAR4\nFebruary 5, 1970\nMEMORANDUM FOR DR. PAINE\nandrew\nMany thanks for your nice note of January 30th. I will set\nup the showing for the President of your yeth paintings in\nthem.\nthe near future. I know J he'll be grateful to have a look at\nPeter M. Flanigan\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\ndg\nFILE MEMO:\nSEE: C.F. MA 2-39 for corres. dated 1/27/70 re. Andrew WYETH.\n2\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nMEMORANDUM\nJohn\nLip.\nelm.\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nit\n2\nEXECUTIVE\nMA2-39\nJanuary 28, 1970\nMA2-50\nMEMORANDUM FOR H.R. HALDEMAN\nFROM :\nLARRY HIGBY\nAs Dwight Chapin has indicated in the attached memorandum,\nthe Medal of Freedom was selected by President John Kennedy\nto be presented to Andrew Wyeth. It was presented by President\nJohnson to Mr. Wyeth on December 6, 1963.\nIf the President has a desire of recognizing Mr. Wyeth again,\nmight I suggest he consider the Citizen's Medal, the design of\nwhich he selected just last week. Mr. Wyeth would be the first\none to receive this medal and I would think it would be at least\nFreedom. equal to the distinction of having been presented a Medal of\nAttachment\nNo medal\nGENERAL\nJanuary 26, 1970\nDear Vinegar Bend:\nMany thanks for your January 22 letter\nrequesting that Mr. Robert Timberlake\nbe invited to the dinner being given\nin honor of Mr. Andrew Wyeth on\nFebruary 19.\nI will bring this request to the\nattention of the proper persons in\nthe hopes that we might comply.\nSincerely,\nBILL\nWilliam E. Timmons\nDeputy Assistant to the President\nHonorable Wilmer D. Hizell\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D. C. 20515\nbcc: Connie Stuart w/incoming for FURTHER REPLY\nbcc: John Nidecker w/wincoming - FYI\n3\nRECEIVED\nJAN 27 1970\nCENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nJamary 22, 1970\nDear Harold:\nMany thanks for your letter of January 20 in\nreference to our earlier telephone conversation\nconcerning the possibilities of Professor Emil\nWeddige, Chairman of the College of Architecture\nat the University of Michigan, being included in\nthe guèst list for the dinner honoring Andrew Wyeth.\nI have put this suggestion into the proper hands,\nand appreciate your getting in touch in this regard.\nWith best wishes,\nCordially,\nyou\nHugh W. Sloan, Jr.\nStaff Assistant\nto the President\nX\nMr. Harold McClure, Jr.\nPost Office Box 147\nAlma, Michigan 48801\nHWS:bf\nof\nbcc. with incoming to Rose Mary Woods for consideration\nArea\nSincerely\nCENT\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nGENERA\nDg\nPRIX\nJanuary 22, 1970\nDear Mr. Hanley:\nThank you for your January 21 letter\nconcerning the request of Mr. David\nX\nTatham for a momento from the dinner\nand exhibition being held here at\nthe White House next month in honor\nof Andrew Wyeth.\nI will bring Mr. Tatham's request to\nthe attention of the proper persons\nhere in the hopes that we might comply.\nSincerely,\nWilliam E. Timmons\nDeputy Assistant to the President\nx\nHonorable James M. Hanley\nHouse of Representatives\nWashington, D. C. 20515\nbcc: Connie SKMWXXX Stuart w/incoming for FURTHER REPLY\nRECEIVED\nJAN 2 3 1970\nDENTRAL FILES\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nexecutive\nWH 2-1\nJanuary 18, 1970\nFOR:\nDR. THOMAS PAINE, Administrator, NASA\nFROM: PETER M. FLANIGAN\nThe attached from the news summary indicates\nthe connection between the President and the Wyeths\nabout which I told you. If you will let me know when\nand how many of Wyeth, Jr.'s paintings could be sent\nover, I'd be delighted to arrange for the President\nto get a look at them and perhaps include one in the\nWest Wing or in the White House.\nbcc: Bob Haldeman - FYI\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nBB/elm\nDINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE\nEXECUTIVE\nWednesday, November 19, 1969\nCO 75\nat eight o'clock\nC. Wyatt Dickerson, Jr., McLean, Va.\nSherwin M. Goldman, NYC\nCharles A. Halleck, Rensselaer, Indiana\nPatrick J. Hillings, Los Angeles, Calif.\nDonald M. Kendall, N.Y.C.\nSaul Kohler, D.C.\nE. Frederic Morrow, NYC\nClint Murchison, Jr., Dallas, Tex.\nF. Donald Nixon, Newport Beach, Calif.\nJ. Milton Patrick, Indianapolis, Indiana\nBen Regan, NYC\nJoseph T. Simpson, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania\nBeverly Steinman. Lancaster, Pa.\nJ. Hale Steinman, Lancaster, Pa.\nGeorge B. Storer, Sr. Miami Beach, Fla.\nLynn A. Townsend. Detroit, Michigan\nLloyd B. Waring, Boston, Mass.\nSamuel C. Waugh, D.C.\nAndrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Pa.\nRose Saul Zalles, D.C.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n2\nBB/\n503\nC075\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nNovember 18, 1969\nMR.* PRESIDENT:\nX\nMr. and Mrs. Andrew Wyeth will be among\nyour guests at the dinner for Prime Minister\nSato. When you see them, you might mention\nthat you are looking forward to having Mr.\nand Mrs. Wyeth as the principal guests at a\ndinner honoring the American Arts sometime\nin January.\nStephen Bull\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\nMEMORANDUM\n503\nAR.4\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nWASHINGTON\nNovember 17, 1969\nMEMORANDUM FOR DWIGHT CHAPIN\nFROM\nCONSTANCE C\nAttached find a suggested memorandum for the President. If\nthe President approves January 22 as a date for the Wyeth, andrew\ndinner, it is suggested that he make a personal phone call to\nMr. Wyeth telling him of his desire of a dinner to honor the\nAmerican Arts with Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth as guests of honor.\nThis phone call should be placed prior to the Sato dinner,\nsince the Wyeths will be guests Wednesday evening. The\nreason for the phone call is that former President Kennedy\ncalled Mr. Wyeth several times to invite him to the White\nHouse, and the artist always declined. Nevertheless, the\nPresident always called him personally.\nThere are two important points about the Wyeth dinner:\n1. The dinner should honor the American Arts, not Mr. Wyeth\npersonally.\n2. Mrs. Wyeth should be included in all planning and a point\nshould always be made of mentioning her name.\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXECUTIVE\n4\nAR4\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nilm\nWH2-1\nPP13-5\nSeptember 12, 1969\nTR22\nSEPTEMBER 3, 1969\nDear Leonard:\nX\nThe Andrew Wyeth portrait of General Elsenhower\ngave all of us a great deal of pleasure during our\nrecent stay in California and 1 want you to know\nhow grateful I am for your generous assistance in\narranging for the loan of this splendid work. I\nfeel honored to be able to see it each time I sit\nin my office in San Clemente and you may be sure\nthat it will receive the greatest of care during its\nstay in the Western White House.\nIncidentally, I am delighted that you have agreed\nto take on the study in connection with the Nixon\nFoundation.\nWith warm regards,\nSincerely,\nDate 9/10\nTo\nRN\nX\nMr. Leonard K. Firestone\n2525 Firestone Building\nLos Angeles, Calliornia\nRN:Melencamp:kes\ncc: Mr. Stillwell, GSA\nacidentally,\nthe\nDECEIVED\nSEP 1 5 1969\npini\nIt is: Dear Leonard you\n9\nCERTRAL THES\nalso\nthe\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n/\nGENERAL\nhel\nTHE WHITE\nF86-11-1/Ehrlichman, HOUSE, John\nWASHINGTON\nJuly 11, 1969\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nJohn Ehrlichman has asked me to express his appreciation\nfor your letter of June 27th.\nWe are looking forward to your visit to Washington; however,\nwe will postpone any further arrangements until your return\nin the Fall.\nPlease let us know a schedule which suits your convenience.\nWe'll be happy to make travel and other arrangements for\nyou.\nSincerely,\nTod R. Hullin\nStaff Assistant to\nJohn Ehrlichman\nMr. Andrew X Wyeth\nCushing Road\nThomaston, Maine\ncc:\nDwight Chapin\n7-24-69\nNothing Blse sent to.\nCentral Files as of\nW.R.\nBECEINED\n70Γ II 2 00 64.03\nRECEIVED\nJUL1 2 1969\nTHE MINIE HARE\nCENTRAL FILES\nEXECUTIVE\nWH21\nJuly 11, 1969\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nJohn Ehrlichman has asked me to express his appreciation\nfor your letter of June 27th.\nWe are looking forward to your visit to Washington; however,\nwe will postpone any further arrangements until your return\nin the Fall.\nPlease let us know a schedule which suits your convenience.\nWe'll be happy to make travel and other arrangements for\nyou.\nSincerely,\nTod R. Hullin\nStaff Assistant to\nJohn Ehrlichman\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nCushing Road\nThomaston, Maine\nDwight J Chapin\ncc:\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nECUTIVE\nJuly 10, 1969\n503\nThursday - 8:45 a.m.\nMEMORANDUM FOR MR. NICK RUWE\nRE:\nWhite House Dinners\nFor your information, Pat Buchanan is developing items on\nseveral White House events. Among these are three White\nHouse Dinners:\n1.\nAndrew Wyeth\n2.\nMedal of Freedom Dinner\n3.\nRichard Rodgers Dinner\nThese are being developed at the suggestion of the \"5 O'Clock\ngroup\". You may want to check in with Pat to offer any thoughts\nconcerning arrangements which might be helpful for him to have\nin his planning.\nDWIGHT L. CHAPIN\nCC:\nLucy Winchester\nPat Buchanan\nDLC:ny\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nexecutive\nWH2-1\nJune 27, 1969\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nThe President and Mrs. Nixon have asked me to contact\nyou in their behahf.\nAs you probably know, they are both devoted admirers of\nyour talents.\nAt some time after their return from Florida the weekend\nof July fourth, would it be possible for you to come to the\nWhite House to talk with them about the possibility of\nplacing some of your paintings in the White House\nResidence?\nI'll be happy to make travel and other arrangements for you\nif you will let me know a schedule which suits your\nconvenience. I will have the President's appointments\nsecretary contact you if your trip here is feasible.\nYours sincerely,\nJohn D. Ehrlichman\nCounsel to the President\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford\nPennsylvania\nJDE:jlh\nbcc: Dwight Chapin\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nEXE\nWHAT\nApril 12, 1969\nDear Bill:\nAs you can imagine, the President was very\nhappy to learn that you would be willing to lend\nyour painting of \"Washington Crossing the\nDelaware\" to the White House. He was pleased,\ntoo, that Andrew Wyeth had agreed to lend one\nor more of his paintings as well.\nIt is most generous of you to offer such a\npriceless work of art for display in the White\nHouse and you may be sure the President will\nbe honored to have it displayed here.\nWith every good wish,\nSincerely,\nRose Mary Woods\nPersonal Secretary\nto the President\nMr. J. William Middendorf II\nMiddendorf, Colgate & Company\n80 Broad Street\nNew York, New York 10004\nTTOIJJEI\nImm\nWild\nRMW;sle\nIf\nR\n133\n11/10/13\nImprima\n12-31-13\n3-19-53\nthe form\nW\nT-J5\nd-90.51\nJisme\nDsfe\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nGENERAL\nPR 3\nNovember 20, 1973\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nSeveral times in the past, I have had\noccasion to thank you, but your kind-\nness in thinking of me at this time is\nespecially appreciated. It is deeply\ngratifying to me to know that I may\ncount on your friendship.\nWith kindest personal regards,\nSincerely,\nRICHARD NIXON\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nRN:RLE:mg\nChadds and Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nCOPY\nOctober 26, 1973\nDear Mr. President:\nI have never been more proud of you as\nour president than now ---\nBless you always.\nSincerely,\nAndrew\nMr. Andrew Wyeth\nThe Mill\nChadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n-\nOct.26.1973\nTHE MILL\nhear Mr. Persidert\ncl have never been\nwore proud of you\nas our passide\nthan Mao\nBless you always\nSuice\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nPRESIDENT RICHARDM. Nixon\nWHITE HOUSE\nDEC 14 Justice 1973\nWASHINGTON D.C.\nMR. PRESIDENT,\nI AM A CITIZEN CONCERNED ABOUT THE\nENERGY CRISIS. I AM ESPECIALLY UPSET\nABOUT THE PROSPECT OF RESTRICTIONS\nON THE PRIVATE USE OF ENERGY.\nBEFORE SUCH STEPS ARE TAKEN,\nTHERE ARE SOME OTHER THINGS THAT\nSHOULD BE STOPPED FIRST. THE MOST\nOBJECTIONABLE OF THESE is BUSING\nTO ACHIEVE A RACIAL BALANCE. THIS\nIS A NEEDLESS WASTE OF ENERGYAND\nINFRINGES ON THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS\nTO THAT ENERGY.\nI WOULD BE INTERESTED IN YOUR\nVIEWS ON THE MATTER AND ,ANY\nSUPPORT YOU COULD GIVE ITO\nTHANK You.\nWALLACE WYETH\n602. PARAPLSE\nBENTON, X ARK.,\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nMarch 27, 1974\nDear Mrs. Wyeth:\nOn behalf of President Nixon, I want to\nthank you for your letter commenting\non his March 19 appearance before the\nNational Association of Broadcasters\nin Houston. While the President appre-\nciates your kind words of support, he\nis especially grateful for the spirit\nof goodwill which prompted you to share\nyour thoughts with him at this time.\nWith the President's warm best wishes,\nSincerely,\nRoland L. Elliott\nSpecial Assistant\nto the President\nMrs. A. D. Wyeth\n1204 West Pershing Boulevard\nCheyenne, J 82001\nRLE:ki\n3\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nby\npro 3/19PC\nale-352 1204 Shest Pershing Blvd.\nC182\nOheyenne, skyo,\nPresident Richard m. nikon\nmarch 20, 1974\nThe White House\nWashington, D.C.\nDear President niton,\nas a faithful listener\nto all your TV appearances,\n+ wish to tell you that\nd think you are a truly\ngreat, great President.\nyour speeches and\nand Houston were most\nansevers both in Chicago\nthoughtful, knowledgeable. intelligent and\nI do hope you will\ncontinue the very course\nyou have chosen and be\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nundounted\nwith the pack \" and\nare running\nsuking a place for them-\nselves in the lime-light\nwho share with me\n+ have many friends\ntheir very best wishes\nfor you throughout\nalways. your term of office and\nFaithfully yours,\nLaurabelle (Mrs. a.D.) Wyeth\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nMay 30, 1974\nDear Mr. Wyeth:\nOn behalf of the President, I want\nto thank you for your thoughtful\nmessage of support. Your friendship\nand the unfailing confidence which\nyou have expressed in the President's\nleadership mean a great deal to him\nat this time. Please be assured he\nwill continue to do all that is within\nhis power to merit the faith you have\nplaced in him. You may be certain\nthe President has no intention of\nresigning, but rather is determined\nto complete the job the American\npeople elected him to do.\nWith the President's appreciation\nand best wishes,\nSincerely,\nRoland L. Elliott\nSpecial Assistant\nto the President\nMr. Herbert A. Wyeth, Jr.\n619 Vine Street\nMorris, Illinois 60450\nEnclosure: Support Editorial\nRLE: JHH: RLE: ld\nRLE-364\n7\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\n2\nSR\nMay 13, 1974\nThe President\nThe White House\nWashington, D. C.\nMy Dear Mr. President:\nAs one American to another, do as the\nVotes of the American people dictated, serve as our President,\nand under no circumstances resign. As you are aware it would\nonly assist those who are attempting to destroy the Constitution,.\nand the American way of life.\nVery Respectfully,\nHerbert Nerberta.uzeth A. Wyeth Jr.\n619 Vine St. Morris, Illinois\n60450\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nJuly 12, 1974\n/\nThe President\nFROM\nTHE WHITE house\nwashington, D.C.\nX\nMr. Cameron Wyeth\nCameron Wyeth Associates\nPost Office Box 33433\nRaleigh, North Carolina 27606\nTo Richard Wyeth\nwith Lest wishes,\nRichard Nifor\nJuly 12, 1974\n/\nThe President\nfrom\nTHE white house\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nX\nMr. Cameron Wyeth\nCameron Wyeth Associates\nPost Office Box 33433\nRaleigh, North Carolina 27606\nTo Rechard Wysia\nwis heat wished\nYou Richard Nilor\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nJuly 18, 1974\nDear Tip:\nMany thanks for your July 12 letter in which\nyou request that the President send birthday\ngreetings to Mr. Henry Wyeth and Mrs. Ruth\nGray.\nI am certain the President will be pleased to\nsend Mr. Wyeth and Mrs. Gray appropriate\nmessages.\nWith warm regards,\nSincerely,\nMax L. Friedersdorf\nDeputy Assistant\nto the President\nThe Honorable Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.\nMajority Leader\nHous e of Representatives\nWashington, D.C. 20515\nbcc w/inc to Barbara Flynn for action\nMLF:EF:jk\nCARD SENT\nJUL 25 1974\nBy\nOn\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum\nTHOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR.\nMASSACHUSETTS\nDEMOCRAT\nMAJORITY LEADER\nCongress of the United States\nHouse of Representatives\nMashington, D.C. 20515\nJUL 15 1974\nJuly 12, 1974\nMr. Max L. Friedersdorf\nDeputy Assistant to the President\nfor Congressional Affairs\nThe White House\n1600 Pennsylvania Avenue\nWashington, D.C. 20500\nDear Max,\nI would appreciate it if you would make the necessary\narrangements for a message of congratulations from the\nPresident to be sent to:\nMr. Henry Wyeth\n9 Rutland Street 02138 card sent 7-19-74\nCambridge, Massachusetts\nhe will be 93 years old on July 22, 1974. And also to:\nMrs. Ruth Gray\ncardsent 7.25-74\n6 Ash Street Place\nCambridge, Massachusetts 02138\nMrs. Gray will celebrate her 85th birthday on August 3,\n1974.\nThank you for your courtesy in this regard. With every\ngood wish,\nThomas &.\nThomas P. O'Neill, Jr.\nThe Majority Leader\n2200-A John F. Kennedy\nFederal Building\nBoston, Massachusetts 02203\nReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum"
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