Herschensohn (S. Bruce) Papers, White House Central Files, 1972-1974, 1972-1974

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Summary

Title:
S. Bruce Herschensohn Papers, White House Central Files, 1972-1974
Dates:
1972-1974
Creators:
S. Bruce Herschensohn, 1932-
Abstract:
Extent:
6 linear feet, 2 linear inches; 14 boxes
Language:
Preferred citation:

S. Bruce Herschensohn Papers, White House Central Files, 1972-1974. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Background

Scope and content:

Bruce Herschensohn was a Deputy Special Assistant to the President from 1972 to 1974. He was an expert on propaganda and film-making, serving initially as a consultant on political matters and as a speechwriter. By 1973, however, the White House perceived a need for someone to act as a liaison with the public on Support of the President matters. Bruce Herschensohn acted as this coordinator of groups and individuals. He arranged for support petitions to be accepted by the White House, the Staff, and in some cases, by the President. He also wrote support articles for newspapers and magazines. Lastly, he responded to "Support the President" correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Stanley Bruce Herschensohn. September 10, 1932 Born, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1950 Graduated, University High School. 1950-1951 RKO Pictures, Hollywood, California. 1951-1952 U.S. Air Force, Korean War. 1952-1954 RKO Pictures, Hollywood, California. 1954-1956 General Dynamics Corporation, film editor/director. 1956-1968 Headed his own motion picture company, Los Angeles, California. April, 1972 Resigned as director of the Motion Picture and Television Service, United States Information Agency. September 1972 White House Staff Member, Deputy Special Assistant to the President. Worked under Dwight Chapin and Bob Haldeman as a speechwriter and consultant. In December, 1973, he became the contact person for "Support the President" groups and individuals. September 1974 Resigned from the White House Staff. Became the Executive Director of the United States Citizens Committee for Fairness to the Presidency. 1986 Ran for U.S. Senate from California.

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.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum staff.
Date Prepared:
1972-1974
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

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:

S. Bruce Herschensohn Papers, White House Central Files, 1972-1974. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

Location of this collection:
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886, US
Contact:
(714) 983-9120
nixon@nara.gov
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