Nixon, Richard M.

File — Box: 28, Folder: 18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

There are only a few items of correspondence.

In reminiscing about the campaign he wrote, "It was pretty rough....My opponent was both ruthless and unscrupulous. ...I got just over 54% [of the vote]... a 31,000 majority...
Prior to the election writing on November 1, the campaign here has been hotter than I would have expected.... in fact, the senate race...is the only race that is being fought at all." (letter to Charles E. Wallen, November 1, 1968)
February 19 - In a letter to C. Lamont Felt, Bennett speculated about the possible campaign tactics of Phil Hansen should he become the democratic nominee.
March and April - There are several items of correspondence between Senato Bennett and Senator Charles Percy who spoke at a Utah Tribute dinner for Bennett.
April 1 - Bennett reacted to President Lyndon Johnson's decision not to seek the 1968 Democratic Presidential Nomination.
May 18 - Clean Skousen wrote to Bennett about the Senate Campaign.

Dates

Creation: 1946-1978

Creator

From the Collection: Bennett, Wallace F. (Wallace Foster), 1898-1993 (Person)

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Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.