Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- J. Bruce Whelihan Papers, White House Special Files, 1969-1974
- Dates:
- 1969-1974
- Creators:
- Whelihan, J. Bruce, b. 1942
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 4 linear feet, 10 linear inches; 11 boxes
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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J. Bruce Whelihan Papers, White House Special Files, 1969-1974. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Background
- Scope and content:
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J. Bruce Whelihan created these materials during the years 1969-74. During this time he served as a Staff Assistant in the White House Press Office. His principal duties consisted of providing accreditation for journalists who sought access to White House news conferences, supervising the physical arrangements of news conferences in the White House and throughout the country, providing the press with photographs from the White House Photo Office, and monitoring the performance of Public Information Officers in government departments and agencies. The Whelihan materials reflect the White House Press Office's monitoring of controversial issues that appeared in the news media during the Nixon administration. The newspaper clippings, teletype stories, and press releases cover such issues as misuse of Government agencies, Watergate, and impeachment. Many of the newsclippings and press releases relate to campaign finance issues such as ITT and milk support prices. Also included are financial reports, tax forms, and press releases concerning the President's personal finances, particularly his property holdings in Key Biscayne and San Clemente. Other printed material in the files relate to family members Donald and Edward C. Nixon, and Nixon associates Robert H. Abplanalp, C.G. "Bebe" Rebozo, and C. Arnolt Smith. Also included are materials dealing with press office organization and personnel matters. The materials are arranged into three series: Subject Files, Administrative Files, Miscellany.
- 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
- Date Prepared:
- 1969-1974
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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:
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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:
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J. Bruce Whelihan Papers, White House Special Files, 1969-1974. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- Location of this collection:
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18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.Yorba Linda, CA 92886, US
- Contact:
- (714) 983-9120