Gerald L. Warren Papers, White House Special Files, 1971-1972

1971-1972


Descriptive Summary

Title: Gerald L. Warren Papers, White House Special Files, 1971-1972
Dates: 1971-1972
Collection Number: 6851355
Creator/Collector: Warren, Gerald Lee, 1930-
Extent: 10 linear inches; 2 boxes
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Repository: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Abstract: Gerald Warren was the Deputy Press Secretary to the President. Much of the material in this file group consists of communication with the Press Secretary, Ronald Ziegler.
Language of Material: English

Access

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.

Publication Rights

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.

Preferred Citation

Gerald L. Warren Papers, White House Special Files, 1971-1972. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Acquisition Information

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

The materials are arranged into one series: Chronological Files. The chronological files primarily contain memoranda dealing with routine matters of the White House Press Office, such as the transmittal of information used as guidance for press briefings and correspondence concerning applications for White House press credentials. The Chronological files of Gerald Lee Warren are dated January 1971 to June 1972. During this time, Warren served as Deputy Press Secretary to the President. The bulk of the files consists of memoranda dealing with routine matters of the Press Office, such as the transmittal of information used as guidance for press briefings and correspondence concerning applications for White House press credentials. The majority of the materials are communications from Warren to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Also included are scattered memoranda and correspondence to and from other members of the White House Staff, namely Neal Ball, Michael J. Farrell, Herbert G. Klein, Agnes M. Waldron, and J. Bruce Whelihan. An exit interview with Warren was recorded, dated October 24, 1974, upon his departure from the White House Staff.

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