[Realia and ephemera], 1969-1973
Scope and Contents
Richard Nixon's presidency ephemera, realia, and graphic materials subseries consists of political cartoons, caricatures, offset lithographs, license plates, certificates, letters, posters, and textiles, 1968-1973 and undated, collected by Herbert G. Klein during his tenure as White House Director of Communications. Of particular note are the many original cartoons and caricatures inscribed to Klein. The realia and ephemera include official license plates from Nixon's 1969 inauguration; White House stationery; printed ephemera from Klein's 1973 trip to Asia; presidential medals; cigarettes collected by Klein on trips to Russia, Vietnam, and China, and cigarettes with the Presidential seal; and Richard Nixon souvenir pens and tie tacks.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-1973
Creator
- From the Collection: Harris & Ewing (Organization)
- From the Collection: Allen, William C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Fisk, Walter W. (Person)
- From the Collection: Haberman, Irving (Person)
- From the Collection: Atkins, Oliver F. (Person)
- From the Collection: Zeni Photography (Organization)
- From the Collection: Hawkins, J. Allen (Person)
- From the Collection: Jarvis, Roy (Person)
- From the Collection: Parker, Buffy (Person)
- From the Collection: Bonnay, Charles (Person)
- From the Collection: Bachrach, Fabian (Person)
- From the Collection: Rothschild Photo (Organization)
- From the Collection: Smith, Merrett T. (Person)
- From the Collection: Sullivan, Ed (Person)
- From the Collection: Klein, Herbert G. (Herbert George) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lew, Mervyn (Person)
- From the Collection: O'Neill, Dev (Person)
- From the Collection: Mattox, Warren (Person)
Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF SITE. Advance notice required for access. The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 293.66 Linear Feet (257 boxes, 1 flat file drawer)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Contents
[Box 147: Mounted license plate from 1969 Inauguration. Box 152: Stationery; Napkin; Hong Kong guidebook; Postcards: Peoples Republic of China, Ancient Architecture of Peking, ancient Chinese artifacts; RMN commemorative medal, 1969; Printed ephemera from Asia, 1973; 1959 Russia trip press badges; Commemorative medal and original mailing envelope, Nixon's visit to Peking, February 1972; Invitation and badge, visit of Emperor and Empress of Japan in Alaska, September 26, 1971; Diplomatic service luggage tag--Klein, White House, Washington, DC; Pen from China; White House card labels; Miscellaneous notes/addresses/phone numbers; Square piece of green marble with Chinese characters and "Taiwan." Box 153: Inaugural registration certificates and license plates. Box 154: United States House of Representatives cut glass ashtray; Lucite encased RMN Presidential medal; baseball labelled "Dean Ball" and autographed by PIOs/staff, dated June 26, 1973. Box 161: Cigarettes from Russia, Vietnam, China, and White House; Loose tea or tobacco from Vietnam. Box 164: Luis Echevarria commemorative lighter; Commemorative medal from Department of Commerce presented to HGK, July 13, 1973; White House Conference, International World Ahead 1990, 1972, notepad; Place setting id plaque Mr. Klein; HGK, Director of Communications for the Executive Branch business cards; Richard Nixon autographed tie tacks (2); Richard Nixon autographed pens (2 versions); White House, Washington, id tag; Inauguration commemorative keychain, January 18, 1973; Presidential seal cuff links (2 versions); Autographed golf balls; Flag lapel pins; Pins with bow and Presidential seal; HGK business cards, c. 1959; Box 170: Wall clock from Klein's EOB office.]
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu