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Title: Lyn Nofziger papers
Date (inclusive): 1919-2004
Collection Number: 2010C32
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
22 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 motion picture film reel, 1 videotape reel
(8.0 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The papers primarily consist of Nofziger's writings as reporter, political consultant, writer and satirical poet; collected
materials relating to political conditions in California and the United States, and documents generated from work with Republican
candidates including Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Also included are materials regarding
United States vs. Nofziger pertaining to his alleged violation of the Ethics in Government Act.
Creator:
Nofziger, Lyn
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2010.
[Identification of item], Lyn Nofziger Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1924 June 8 | Born, Bakersfield, CA |
| 1947 September 12 | Married Bonnie Jean Foster |
| 1950 | BA, San Jose State College |
| 1950-1966 | Copley Newspapers and News Service, reporter, editor, and Washington correspondent |
| 1966 | Press secretary, Ronald Reagan's California gubernatorial campaign |
| 1967-1968 | Director of communications for California Governor Ronald Reagan |
| 1968-1969 | Political consultant |
| 1969-1971 | Deputy assistant for Congressional Relations for President Richard Nixon |
| 1971-1972 | Deputy chair of communications, Republican National Committee |
| 1972 | Executive director, California Committee to Re-elect President Nixon |
| 1973-1975, 1979-1980 | Political consultant |
| 1975 July-1976 August | Press secretary, California campaign director, convention director, Ronald Reagan's presidential primary campaign |
| 1976 September-November | Special projects, Gerald Ford's presidential campaign |
| 1977-1979 | Executive vice chair, Citizens for the Republic Political Action Committee |
| 1979 March-August | Deputy chair of finance, Ronald Reagan presidential campaign |
| 1979-1980 | Political consultant |
| 1980-1981 | Press secretary, Ronald Reagan presidential campaign |
| 1981 January-1982 January | Assistant to the President for political affairs for President Ronald Reagan |
| 1982-1987 | Nofziger & Bragg Communications, political and government consulting |
| 1984 | Senior adviser, Reagan presidential re-election campaign |
| 1986 | Indicted for violation of the Ethics in Government Act |
| 1988 January-April | United States v. Nofziger trial |
| 1988-2006 | Political and government consultant, Nofziger Communications |
| 1988 November 22-1989 June 27 | Appeal argued, United States v. Nofziger |
| 1990 January 10 | Original indictment dismissed, United States v. Nofziger |
| 1992 | Author, Nofziger (memoir), published by Regnery Gateway |
| 2000 April 10 | Author, Unbridled Joy: The Verse of Joy Skilmer, published by MND Books |
| 2004 May | Author, The Tacketts published by Jameson Books |
| 2006 March 27 | Died, Falls Church, Virginia |
| Source: | Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2010. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2010. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC |
Scope and Content of Collection
The papers primarily consist of Nofziger's writings as reporter, political consultant, writer and satirical poet; collected
materials relating to political conditions in California and the United States; and documents generated from work with Republican
candidates including Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Also included are materials regarding
United States v. Nofziger pertaining to his alleged violation of the Ethics in Government Act.
One of the most significant aspects of Nofziger's career was his work as a political consultant for candidates at federal
and state levels. While he worked for several Republican candidates, two of the most prominent were Richard Nixon and Ronald
Reagan. In the
Richard Nixon administration records are correspondence and associated documents involving Nixon and key members of his staff such as H. R. Haldeman and Charles
Colson, as well as the California Committee for the Re-election of the President, which played a significant role in Nixon's
re-election campaign in 1972.
Nofziger shared a strong affiliation with Ronald Reagan. The
Ronald Reagan related materials reflect that affiliation through letters, memoranda and collected printed items. The bulk of the materials are Reagan's speeches
and writings, Nofziger's writings specifically related to Ronald Reagan, writings by others regarding Reagan and newspaper
clippings and other print media from Reagan's gubernatorial and presidential terms.
Photographs also include a collection of autographed images presented to Nofziger by high ranking officials in the first Reagan presidential
administration.
Nofziger was also a political consultant for candidates such as Ed Reinecke, Bob Dole, and Pat Buchanan. The
Political consulting records documents this work. Campaign paraphernalia from candidates Nofziger supported is present in
Memorabilia.
Speeches and writings offer an insight into the evolution of thought and philosophy for the American conservative movement and the Republican Party
from Nofziger's candid and uncensored point of view. The writings consist of newspaper articles, speeches, personal reflections,
and commentaries in drafts and printed copies.
Nofziger was prosecuted on charges of violating the Ethics in Government Act for illegally lobbying for the Wedtech Corporation
for federal defense contracts shortly after resigning from Reagan's first presidential administration. Many of the documents
relevant to the indictment, trial, appeal, and subsequent dismissal of the charges are included in the
Legal proceedings and related documents.
Citizens for Reagan Records, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Allen Drury papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Bonner Frank Fellers papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Robert C. Hill papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Hoover Institution and the Gorbachev Foundation (Moscow) collection, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
John D. Lodge papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States -- Politics and government -- 1969-1974
Motion pictures
California -- Politics and government -- 1951-
United States -- Politics and government -- 1981-1989
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1980
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1972
Reagan, Ronald
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994