Peter E. Millspaugh Papers, White House Special Files, 1969-1972

Title: Peter E. Millspaugh Papers, White House Special Files, 1969-1972

Dates: 1969-1972

Collection Number: 6850890

Creator/Collector: Millspaugh, Peter Edward

Extent: 10 linear inches; 2 boxes

Repository: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Abstract: As a Deputy Special Assistant to the President, Peter Millspaugh worked for Harry Dent and was responsible for coordination of Republican party activities and the White House. The files reflect such matters as assistance in Congressional elections, appointments, and personnel files.

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.

Peter E. Millspaugh Papers, White House Special Files, 1969-1972. 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.

The materials of Peter E. Millspaugh date from November 1969 to January 1973. During that time he was initially an administrative aide in the office of Harry S. Flemming and subsequently a Deputy Special Assistant to the President under the direction of Harry S. Dent. Millspaugh was a mid-level administrative officer with responsibility for domestic partisan liaison; he assisted in the coordination of Republican party activities between numerous elements of its membership and the White House. The subject matter of this file group reflects his responsibilities. There are letters, memoranda, notes, public statements, press announcements, news clippings, tour schedules, and personnel lists relating to numerous Republican party affairs, especially patronage in its various aspects: appointments and employment in public service positions, control and award of contracts, and assistance in congressional elections. The materials are arranged one series: Alphabetical Subject Files.