White House Press Office, White House Central Files, 1969-1974
1969-1974
Title: White House Press Office, White House Central Files, 1969-1974
Dates: 1969-1974
Collection Number: 6003448
Creator/Collector:
White House Press Office (1969-1974)
Extent: 45 linear feet, 6 linear inches; 104 boxes
Repository:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Abstract: The files contain materials produced by the Press Office for distribution to the media. These materials include press releases,
press conference transcripts, and other notices to the press. The topics addressed cover the full range of activities and
policies of the Nixon White House.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Some materials may be unavailable based upon categories of materials exempt from public release
established in the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974.
Most government records are in the public domain; however, this series includes commercial materials, such as newspaper clippings,
that may be subject to copyright restrictions. Researchers should contact the copyright holder for information.
White House Press Office, White House Central Files, 1969-1974. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
These materials are in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of Title I of
the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-526, 88 Stat. 1695) and implementing regulations.
Biography/Administrative History
The White House Press Office during the Presidency of Richard Nixon was responsible for daily communication with the White
House press corps. Ronald L. Ziegler was the Press Secretary to the President for Nixon's entire term in office from January
1969 to August 1974 and Gerald Warren served as the Deputy Press Secretary. The office held daily briefings for the press
and produced the White House’s press releases.
Scope and Content of Collection
The files contain materials produced by the Press Office for distribution to the media. These materials include press releases,
press conference transcripts, and other notices to the press. The topics addressed cover the full range of activities and
policies of the Nixon White House. The materials are divided into seven series: White House Press Releases, Press Releases
Not Released to the Press, First Lady's Press Releases, White House Press Conferences, Official Transcripts of Presidential
Press Conferences, Left to Right Identifications, and President's Schedule. Other related materials maybe found in the Ziegler
Files and Warren Files of the White House Special Files.