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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. STEPHEN B. BULL
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
We need to work out the arrangements for the LOOK photographer to come
in and photograph the President and family. This is in regard to the whole
"new photo" of the President problem on which we have been working.
Please see me regarding this.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON DATE 5/17/91
TO: H
FROM: DWIGHT CHAPIN
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FYI
PLEASE HANDLE
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Does He H want to
move off on the Photo
Senions per the attached
- or wait awhile. -
get the picture.
PN July we need to
Go about
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MEMORANDUM
Steve
P.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1971
1:30 p.m.
FOR:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
MRS. CONNIE STUART
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL As
RE:
Photograph Sittings - Dick Winburn and
Howell Conant
Both of the subject photographers have agreed to the conditions set
forth for photographing the President and the First Family (copy of
endorsed letter attached). The next step is to schedule specific
times for sittings with the President and First Family. If you will
give me the dates I will set this up with the photographers.
President:
Dick Winburn
Nothe
Howell Conant
Just guy guy
First Family:
Dick Winburn
try itfust.
Howell Conant
alto family
CC:
O. Atkins
A. Butterfield
J. Dean
D. Parker
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 21, 1971
Dear Mr. Winburn:
Thank you for your letter of March 25th responding to my correspondence
regarding photographs of the President and First Family. Since you
have expressed an interest in this project, I believe that it would be
helpful to all if we set forth the bases upon which any such work would
be done.
As you probably know, any photograph which you take of the President
or First Family might very well be selected for use as the official
photograph. This determination, of course, would be dependent upon
the final print, but because of the subject, there are certain stringent
requirements to which you would have to agree. They are as follows:
1.
If the photograph is selected to be the official Presidential
photograph, all of the proprietary interest and rights in the
photograph will be vested in the President. The original
negative of the portrait would be forwarded to the White
House when work has been completed on it. Additionally,
the President would have exclusive control of all other
related negatives from the sitting.
2.
There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
3.
There may be no commercial use made of any photograph
you take in conjunction with the photographic work at the
White House or with the First Family.
4.
There will be no commercial exploitation of having been
"the official Presidential photographer" without the express
permission of the President.
5.
Since the President would hold all rights to the negatives,
no royalties or fees would be forthcoming to you for what
would probably be the many thousands of prints of the
photograph.
- 2 -
I am sure you can appreciate and understand why these terms are
necessary and I hope you will not interpret them as denying you,
as a professional photographer, the credit which you are due.
If you desire it, a credit line bearing your name would be authorized
for this photograph, but the size and style would be subject to
approval by the President.
If you agree to these conditions, we would very much like to proceed
with our plans to arrange for sittings by the President and First
Family. I have provided space at the bottom of this letter for you to
indicate your agreement. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Dick Winburn
160 East 84th Street
New York, N. Y. 10028
I agree to the terms and conditions
set forth in this letter regarding the
special photographic sitting of the
President and First Family.
4-27-71
April 21, 1971
Dear Mr. Conant:
Thank you for your letter of April 2nd responding to my correspondence
regarding photographs of the President and First Family. Since you
have expressed an interest in this project, I believe that it would be
helpful to all If we set forth the bases upon which any such work would
be done.
As you probably know, any photograph which you take of the President
or First Family might very well be selected for use as the official
photograph. This determination, of course, would be dependent upon
the final print, but because of the subject, there are certain stringent
requirements to which you would have to agree. They are as follows:
1.
If the photograph is selected to be the official Presidential
photograph, all of the proprietary interest and rights in the
photograph will be vested in the President. The original
negative of the portrait would be forwarded to the White
House when work has been completed on it. Additionally,
the President would have exclusive control of all other
related negatives from the sitting.
2.
There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
3.
There may be no commercial use made of any photograph
you take in conjunction with the photographic work at the
White House or with the First Family.
4.
There will be no commercial exploitation of having been
"the official Presidential photographer" without the express
permission of the President.
5.
Since the President would hold all rights to the negatives,
no royalties or fees would be forthcoming to you for what
would probably be the many thousands of prints of the
photograph.
- 2 -
I am sure you can appreciate and understand why these terms are
necessary and I hope you will not interpret them as denying you,
as a professional photographer, the credit which you are due.
If you desire it, a credit line bearing your name would be authorized
for this photograph, but the size and style would be subject to
approval by the President.
If you agree to these conditions, we would very much like to proceed
with our plans to arrange for sittings by the President and First
Family. I have provided space at the bottom of this letter for you to
indicate your agreement. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Howell Conant
Howell Conant, Inc.
248 E. 35th Street
New York, N. Y. 10016
I agree to the terms and conditions
set forth in this letter regarding the
special photographic sitting of the
President and First Family.
SB/bk
June 1, 1971
Dear Mr. Winburn:
Please accept my apologies for the delay in acknowledging
your letter of April 27. We are pleased that you have agreed
to the terms and conditions which were set forth regarding
photographic sittings of the President and the First Family.
We will be in touch with you in the near future to determine a
mutually agreeable date and time for a photographic session
with the President.
Your courtesy in this matter is appreciated.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Dick Winburn
160 East 84th Street
New York, N. Y. 10028
SB/bk
The New York Times
TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK NY 10036
April 27, 1971
Mr. Stephen Bull
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Bull:
I am returning herewith the
signed agreement relating to the required
control over all negatives of the President
and First Family. The restrictions are cer-
tainly understandable and I will be happy
to comply - and to cooperate in every way.
My only personal interest is in getting the
type and quality portraits the President and
his family will be happy with.
Thank you for your letter and I
will look forward to discussing the project
in some detail when you feel it is warranted.
Sincerely yours,
Dick Winburn
160 East 84 Street
New York, N.Y. 10028
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 21, 1971
Dear Mr. Winburn:
Thank you for your letter of March 25th responding to my correspondence
regarding photographs of the President and First Family. Since you
have expressed an interest in this project, I believe that it would be
helpful to all if we set forth the bases upon which any such work would
be done.
As you probably know, any photograph which you take of the President
or First Family might very well be selected for use as the official
photograph. This determination, of course, would be dependent upon
the final print, but because of the subject, there are certain stringent
requirements to which you would have to agree. They are as follows:
1.
If the photograph is selected to be the official Presidential
photograph, all of the proprietary interest and rights in the
photograph will be vested in the President. The original
negative of the portrait would be forwarded to the White
House when work has been completed on it. Additionally,
the President would have exclusive control of all other
related negatives from the sitting.
2.
There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
3.
There may be no commercial use made of any photograph
you take in conjunction with the photographic work at the
White House or with the First Family.
4.
There will be no commercial exploitation of having been
"the official Presidential photographer" without the express
permission of the President.
5.
Since the President would hold all rights to the negatives,
no royalties or fees would be forthcoming to you for what
would probably be the many thousands of prints of the
photograph.
- 2 -
I am sure you can appreciate and understand why these terms are
necessary and I hope you will not interpret them as denying you:
as a professional photographer, the credit which you are due.
If you desire it, a credit line bearing your name would be authorized
for this photograph, but the size and style would be subject to
approval by the President.
If you agree to these conditions, we would very much like to proceed
with our plans to arrange for sittings by the President and First
Family. I have provided space at the bottom of this letter for you to
indicate your agreement. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Dick Winburn
160 East 84th Street
New York, N. Y. 10028
I agree to the terms and conditions
set forth in this letter regarding the
special photographic sitting of the
President and First Family.
4-27-71
April 21, 1971
Dear Mr. Winburn:
Thank you for your letter of March 25th responding to my correspondence
regarding photographs of the President and First Family. Since you
have expressed an interest in this project, I believe that it would be
helpful to all if we set forth the bases upon which any such work would
be done.
As you probably know, any photograph which you take of the President
or First Family might very well be selected for use as the official
photograph. This determination, of course, would be dependent upon
the final print, but because of the subject, there are certain stringent
requirements to which you would have to agree. They are as follows:
1.
If the photograph is selected to be the official Presidential
photograph, all of the proprietary interest and rights in the
photograph will be vested in the President. The original
negative of the portrait would be forwarded to the White
House when work has been completed on it. Additionally,
the President would have exclusive control of all other
related negatives from the sitting.
2.
There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
3.
There may be no commercial use made of any photograph
you take in conjunction with the photographic work at the
White House or with the First Family.
4.
There will be no commercial exploitation of having been
"the official Presidential photographer" without the express
permission of the President.
5.
Since the President would hold all rights to the negatives,
no royalties or fees would be forthcoming to you for what
would probably be the many thousands of prints of the
photograph.
- 2 -
I am sure you can appreciate and understand why these terms are
necessary and I hope you will not interpret them as denying you,
as a professional photographer, the credit which you are due.
If you desire it, a credit line bearing your name would be authorized
for this photograph, but the size and style would be subject to
approval by the President.
If you agree to these conditions, we would very much like to proceed
with our plans to arrange for sittings by the President and First
Family. I have provided space at the bottom of this letter for you to
indicate your agreement. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Dick Winburn
160 East 84th Street
New York, N. Y. 10028
I agree to the terms and conditions
set forth in this letter regarding the
special photographic sitting of the
President and First Family.
SB/bk
May 10, 1971
1:30 p.m.
FOR:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
MRS. CONNIE STUART
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
RE:
Photograph Sittings - Dick Winburn and
Howell Conant
Both of the subject photographers have agreed to the conditions set
forth for photographing the President and the First Family (copy of
endorsed letter attached). The next step is to schedule specific
times for sittings with the President and First Family. If you will
give me the dates I will set this up with the photographers.
President:
Dick Winburn
Howell Conant
First Family:
Dick Winburn
Howell Conant
cc:
O. Atkins
A. Butterfield
J. Dean
D. Parker
April 29, 1971
5:00 p.m.
FOR:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
RE:
Photograph Sessions with Howell Conant
and Dick Winburn
Correspondence has been going on with the two subject photographers,
the latest letter being a set of provisions to which the photographer
must agree prior to entering into any arrangement with the White
House. I have received an endorsed return of my letter to Mr.
Conant, but am awaiting a reply from Mr. Winburn (copy of Mr.
Conant's letter attached).
On Wednesday, April 28, I spoke personally with Conant, setting
forth the general approach for the photographs, and arranged for
him to spend a day with Ollie Atkins to discuss technical and other
creative matters. In yesterday's discussion Mr. Conant suggested
early June as an appropriate and convenient time for a sitting.
Similar arrangements will be made with Mr. Winburn if and when
we hear from him.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1971
1:30 p.m.
FOR:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
MRS. CONNIE STUART
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
RE:
Photograph Sittings - Dick Winburn and
Howell Conant
Both of the subject photographers have agreed to the conditions set
forth for photographing the President and the First Family (copy of
endorsed letter attached). The next step is to schedule specific
times for sittings with the President and First Family. If you will
give me the dates I will set this up with the photographers.
President:
Dick Winburn
Howell Conant
First Family:
Dick Winburn
Howell Conant
cc:
O. Atkins
A. Butterfield
J. Dean
D. Parker
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 29, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
MR. STEPHEN B. BULL of
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
How are we coming with the arranging for the portraits by the New York
photographer which the President wanted us to bring in?
Dear Mr. Conant:
Thank you for your letter of April 2nd responding to my
correspondence regarding photographs of the President and
First Family. Since you have expressed an interest in this
project, I believe that it would be helpful to all if we set forth
the bases upon which any such work would be done.
As you probably know, any photograph which you take of the
President or First Family might very well be selected for use
as the official photograph. This determination, of course, would
be dependent upon the final print, but because of the subject,
there are certain stringent requirements to which you would
have to agree. They are as follows:
1. If the photograph is selected to be the official
Presidential photograph, all of the proprietary
interest and rights in the photograph will be vested
in the President. The original negative of the portrait
would be forwarded to the White House when work has
been completed on it. Additionally, the President would
have exclusive control of all other related negatives
from the sitting.
2. There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
3. There may be no commercial use made of any
photograph you take in conjunction with the
photographic work at the White House or with the
First Family.
4. There will be no commercial exploitation of
having been "the official Presidential photographer"
without the express permission of the President.
5. Since the President would hold all rights to the
negatives, no royalties or fees would be forthcoming
to you for what would probably be the many thousands
of prints of the photograph.
I am sure you can appreciate and understand why these terms are
necessary and I hope you will not interpret them as denying you,
as a professional photographer, the credit which you are due.
If you desire it, a credit line bearing your name would be
authorized for this photograph, but the size and style would be
subject to approval by the President.
If you agree to these conditions, we would very much like to
proceed with our plans to arrange for sittings by the President
and First Family. I have provided a space at the bottom of
this letter for you to indicate your agreement. If you have any
questions, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
I agree to the terms and conditions
set forth in this letter regarding the
special photographic sitting of the
President and First Family.
The New York Times
TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK NY 10036
March 25, 1971
Mr. Stephen Bull
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Bull:
Thank you for your letter regarding
photographs of the President and the First Family.
I have called Mr. Atkins and I understand that the
primary need is a good color portrait of the
President alone, as well as a group of the entire
family, with some latitude as to choice of locations,
backgrounds, etc.
I would be happy to undertake this
assignment and my feeling would be to take head and
shoulder portraits of the President along with some
three quarter lenghts in a few different settings -
with some a bit less formally posed - allowing the
widest possible choice for final selection.
The family groups could be done indoors
and/or outdoors, weather permitting. I might suggest
that at this time it would be a good opportunity to
also take some photographs of just the President and
Mrs. Nixon together, if you agree these might be
needed.
In addition to the President's por-
trait and family groups, I would like very much to
do a series of portraits of Mrs. Nixon in various
settings and with some changes in dress, if she could
find the time.
The charges for doing these photographs
would be at the normal rate for color sittings on
location, plus travel expenses. I might add that in the
event the photographs did not meet expectations, there
would be no charge made for the sittings.
The New York Times
TIMES SQUARE NEW YORK NY 10036
-2-
The fee for the Presidents sitting
would be $350.00 and for all the family groups,
$450.00. This would include all color proofs, six
large finished prints, all required negative re-
touching plus the necessary color corrective dye
work on the finished prints. If additional hand
finished prints are wanted, the rate would range
from $20.00 to $50.00, depending on size. Exclusive
rights to all photographs would be granted - just
as I did for Julie and David Eisenhower's wedding.
If further interest develops in my
doing these assignments, I would be happy to go
into more detail as to your time requirments and
limitations, my arranging to look for proper settings
before the appointment times, etc. My own schedule
is fluid enough to permit doing the photographs
any day, including Sundays, if necessary.
Thank you again for your inquiry
and I shall look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
Dick Winburn
160 East 84th Street
New York City 10028
P.S. It is understood, of course, that this as-
signment would be done on a personal basis
and would not have any relation to my
association with the New York Times
D.W.
D.W.
NEW YORK STUDIO: 248 E. 35 ST., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 PHONE: 212-532-7255 / BLOCK ISLAND STUDIO: P.O. BOX 336, BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. 02807 PHONE: 401-466-2279
2 April 71
Mr. Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20260
HOWELLCOMANT,IN INC.
Dear Mr. Bull:
Again re your letter of March 18; I don't
have a preconceived idea of a type of photo-
graph I would like to take of the President
and First Family. As in all portraits the
first prerequisite is to show your subject
at his or her best. I am not a stylized
photographer. In other words I do not use
a style or technique that screams photograph
by Howell Conant of so and so. Rather each
photograph is designed around the subjects'
best angles. I know Mrs. Nixon's and daugh-
ters' angles but not the President's. I
would require a collection of photographs of
him to study and possibly two shooting ses-
sions. To a degree the usage of the photo-
graphs (newspaper, magazine, etc.) will dic-
tate the type: formal, informal, symbolic, etc.
I might suggest a meeting with whomever de-
cides this.
As to exclusive rights: I would assume you
need unencumbered White House photographs to
do with what you please. You have it. It
would be nice if I were to receive a credit
and then when the President leaves office
(we hope not less than six years from now)
the rights revert back to me. I do not feel
strongly on this, whatever would be best for
the President.
Our rates normally run from $500 to $2000 for
single photographs or $1000 to $1500 per day
plus expenses. But, as I said, I am an en-
thusiastic supporter of the President and
would be flattered to contribute in any way
at no charge. However, so that there could
be no criticism, I should work at the mini-
mum American Society of Magazine Photograph-
ers' scale which I believe to be $200 per day
plus expenses. I have discussed the techni-
cal requirements with Mr. Atkins. This varies
NEW YORK STUDIO: 248 E. 35 ST., NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 PHONE: 212-532-7255 / BLOCK ISLAND STUDIO: P.O. BOX 336, BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. 02807 PHONE: 401-466-2279
HowellConant,1 INC.
2.
but what ever our costs would be is the
expense to you.
I very definitely would like the assist-
ance of Mr. Atkins, his lab and staff.
Generally I work without assistance ex-
cept on interior situations requiring
lighting. In these instances, in addition
to Mr. Atkins' help, I would require my
own assistant and lights. The assistant
is paid $50 per day.
This is a brief generalization. I will be
available to discuss and enlarge upon "the
type" photographs most advantageous to the
President.
Thank you, and --
Sincerely,
Hausel Conant Howell Conant
HC/nn
photography 248 east 35th st. new york 16, n.y. LExington 2-7255
Howell
Conant, inc.
26 March 71
Mr. Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20260
Dear Mr. Bull:
I am much more than just interested in contributing
my talents and experience as per your query of March
18th. Further, I am an enthusiastic supporter of the
President and would be flattered to assist in any way.
I have discussed this project with Mr. Atkins and will
submit my more detailed thoughts early next week.
Sincerely,
Howell Conant
HC/nn
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1971
FOR:
ALEXANDER BUTTERFIELD
OHN DEAN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
Attached is a draft letter that will be sent to Mr. Conant and
Mr. Winburn, the two photographers we discussed on Wednesday.
It is requested that you review the draft letter to insure that we
have covered all of the areas requiring strict definition. Addi-
tionally, if either of you have any recommendations or changes
relating to syntax and tone (in short, if you think the letter sounds
too harsh), please feel free to slice away.
Thank you.
CC:
D. Chapin
D. Parker
DRAFT
Dear Mr. Conant:
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or First Family might very well be selected for use as the official
photograph. This determination, of course, would be dependent upon
the final print, but because of the subject, there are certain stringent
requirements to which you would have to agree. They are as follows:
1. If the photograph is selected to be the official Presidential
photograph, all of the proprietary interest and rights in the
photograph will be vested in the President. The original negative
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 17, 1971
FOR:
ALEXANDER BUTTERFIELD
JOHN DEAN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL Ats
Attached is a draft letter that will be sent to Mr. Conant and
Mr. Winburn, the two photographers we discussed on Wednesday.
It is requested that you review the draft letter to insure that we
have covered all of the areas requiring strict definition. Addi-
tionally, if either of you have any recommendations or changes
relating to syntax and tone (in short, if you think the letter sounds
too harsh), please feel free to slice away.
Thank you.
CC: D. Chapin
D. Parker
Steve - mess are only suggestions
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re legal aspects. A
DRAFT
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during the particular setting)
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2. There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
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conjunction with the photographic work at the White House or with
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4. There will be no exploitation of having been "the official
Presidential photographer" without the express permission
of the President.
5. Since the President would hold all rights to the negatives
you will within demand nov collect
royalties or fees would be forthcoming to you for what
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would probably be the many thousands of prints of the photograph.
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m cassideration of the enhancements
Because the subject of your photogr aphy will be the President and the
First Family, and in view of the obvious benefits to your professional
stature should any of your works be selected as the official photographs
It is is assumed that your usual sitting fees would will not be charged for this work.
P While it certainly appears that the scales are tipped well away from the normal
of
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procedures in your profession, please understand that the purpose is to
preserve and protect the dignity of the office of the Presidency, and this There is
no intent is whitever in
no way or manner an attempt to deny you, as a professional photographer,
the credit which you are due. Therefore, A credit line bearing your name
due credit for yan skills. Thus (See #6 above)
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be approved by the President.
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If you find that you are able to agree to these provisions, we would very
much like to proceed with our plans to arrange for sittings by the
President and First Family.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
April 17, 1971
FOR:
ALEXANDER BUTTERFIELD
JOHN DEAN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
Attached is a draft letter that will be sent to Mr. Conant and
Mr. Winburn, the two photographers we discussed on Wednesday.
It is requested that you review the draft letter to insure that we
have covered all of the areas requiring strict definition. Addi-
tionally, if either of you have any recommendations or changes
relating to syntax and tone (in short, if you think the letter sounds
too harsh), please feel free to slice away.
Thank you.
cc:
D. Chapin
D. Parker
DRAFT
Dear Mr. Conant:
Thank you for your letter of April 2nd which was in reply to my
correspondence regarding official photographic work here at the
White House.
Since you have expressed an interest in photographing the President
and the First Lady, I believe that it would be helpful to all parties if
we were to set forth, with complete candor, the bases upon which all
photographic work would be done.
As you probably know, any photograph which you take of the President
or First Family might very well be selected for use as the official
photograph. This determination, of course, would be dependent upon
the final print, but because of the subject, there are certain stringent
requirements to which you would have to agree. They are as follows:
1. If the photograph is selected to be the official Presidential
photograph. all of the proprietary interest and rights in the
photograph will be vested in the President. The original negative
of the portrait should be forwarded to the White House when work
has been completed on it. Additionally. the President would have
exclusive control of all other related negatives from the sitting.
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2. There will be no copyright on any of the photographs.
3. There may be no commercial use of any photograph you take in
conjunction with the photographic work at the White House or with
the First Family.
4. There will be no exploitation of having been "the official
Presidential photographer" without the express permission
of the President.
5. Since the President would hold all rights to the negatives,
no royalties or fees would be forthcoming to you for what
would probably be the many thousands of prints of the photograph.
Because the subject of your photography will be the President and the
First Family, and in view of the obvious benefits to your professional
stature should any of your works be selected as the official photograph,
is assumed that your usual sitting fees would not be charged for this work.
While it certainly appears that the scales are tipped away from the normal
procedures in your profession, please understand that the purpose is to
preserve and protect the dignity of the office of the Presidency. and this
is in no way or manner an attempt to deny you, as a professional photographer.
the credit which you are due. Therefore, a credit line bearing your name
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would be authorized for this photograph, but the size and style must
be approved by the President.
If you find that you are able to agree to these provisions, we would very
much like to proceed with our plans to arrange for sittings by the
President and First Family.
Yours truly.
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
March 18, 1971
Dear Mr. Conant:
Some interest has arisen in the possibility of
having you do some official photographic work
here at the White House. If you would be inter-
ested in doing this, I would appreciate receiving
your proposal as to the types of photographs you
would take of the President and the First Family,
your requirements regarding exclusive rights and
financial arrangements.
We would also be interested in knowing if you
would desire to have the assistance of Mr. Ollie
Atkins concerning setups, etc. In fact, it might
be appropriate for you to discuss the entire project
with Mr. Atkins before you submit your proposals.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Howell Conant
248 E. 35th Street
New York, N. Y.
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Ollie Atkins
SB/bk
March 18, 1971
Dear Mr. Winburn:
Some interest has arisen in the possibility of
having you do some official photographic work
here at the White House. If you would be inter-
ested in doing this, I would appreciate receiving
your proposal as to the types of photographs you
would take of the President and the First Family,
your requirements regarding exclusive rights and
financial arrangements.
We would also be interested in knowing if you
would desire to have the assistance of Mr. Ollie
Atkins concerning setups, etc. In fact, it might
be appropriate for you to discuss the entire project
with Mr. Atkins before you submit your proposals.
Yours truly,
Stephen Bull
Staff Assistant
Mr. Richard Winburn
160 E. 84th Street
New York, N. Y.
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Ollie Atkins
SB/bk
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RE:
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Per Bob's conversation with us this morning, the President
wants to have the pictures taken by Winburn and also the Good-
housekeeping photographer: Howell Conant
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As he said, we need to have pictures set up for the family,
then for the President and Mrs. Nixon and then for the Presi-
dent alone.
Will you get the details together on this with some recommended
dates so we can get it to Haldeman.
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Mr. Howell Conant, 248 E. 35th Street, N. Y., N. Y.
Mr. Richard Winburn, 160 E. 84th Street, New York, N Y.
(info from Helen Smith, Social Office)
Dear Mr.
Some interest has arisen in the possibility of having you do some
official photographic work here at the White House. If you
would be interested in doing this, I would appreciate receiving
your proposal as to the types of photographs you would take of
the President and theFirst Family, your requirements regarding
exclusive rights and financial arrangements.
We would also be interested in knowing if you would desire to
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have the assistance of Mr./ Atkins concerning setups, etc.
In fact, it might be appropriate for you to discuss the entire
project with Mr. Atkins before you submit your proposals
Sincerely,
Parker
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another portrait made. The Atkins ones are not satisfactory
so we should schedule the next try. I guess that will be the New
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WASHINGTON
March 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR
Steve Bull
FROM:
Dave Parker
SUBJECT:
Official photographs
Steve, Haldeman has once again queried the status of
the appointments for Wintberg and the Good Housekeeping
photographer to come in to do official photographs.
I know you are on top of this, but in case you aren't
getting copies of the memoes, I want to keep you apprised.
Dave
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR
Steve Bull
FROM:
Dave Parker
Do we have any times as yet for the portrait sittings?
February 22, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAVID PARKER
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
RE:
PORTRAIT SITTINGS
Per Bob's conversation with us this morning, the President
wants to have the pictures taken by Winburn and also the Good-
housekeeping photographer.
As he said, we need to have pictures set up for the family,
then for the President and Mrs. Nixon and then for the Presi-
dent alone.
Will you get the details together on this with some recommended
dates so we can get it to Haldeman.
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WASHINGTON
April (Date) 14, 1971
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FROM:
JOHN DEAN
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 21, 1970
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am writing this letter pursuant to our recent telephone
conversations regarding your work in preparing a photographic
portrait of the President. As you know, the photograph you
have prepared is being considered for use as the official
Presidential photograph.
Accordingly, I would like to set forth below the arrange-
ments we have discussed on the telephone regarding the photograph.
First, if the photograph is selected to be the official
Presidential photograph, all of the proprietary interests
and rights in the photograph will be vested in the President.
The original negative of the portrait should be forwarded
to the White House when work has been completed on it. You
have requested to keep a copy negative, with the under-
standing that you will not use it for any commercial purposes.
Second, there will be no copyright on the photograph.
Third, the photograph will bear an appropriate credit
to you. You have requested that your regular signature cut
be placed in the lower right hand part of the picture.
While I am sure that you will make an appropriate suggestion
as to the location, size, etc., of the credit, we will, of
course, want to make final judgement.
Fourth, you expressed concern that commercial use might
be made of the photograph by others and that you would be in
a restricted position. As I mentioned on the telephone, the
White House would not authorize commercialized use of the
photograph without approval. Therefore, you would be treated
as any other person in such a situation.
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Finally, you have expressed a desire to give this
photograph to the President. This, indeed, is a very
thoughtful gesture for your very fine artistic work and
I would like to discuss this with you at a later date.
I think it is important at this time to make certain
that we all agree on the basic fact that all rights in
this photograph will be vested in the President and
that he shall determine the uses that will be made of
the photograph.
If you agree with the terms I have set out in this letter,
I wish you would please sign the attached copy indicating your
agreement.
With appreciation for your assistance, I am
Sincerely,
John W. Dean, III
Counsel to the President
Mr. Merrett T. Smith
10250 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90067
Enclosure
I wish to express my approval of the terms set forth
in this letter.
Merrett T: Smith