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GACA Collection 445. Helgeson, Janyce. Eisenhower and Nixon Memorabilia, 1960: Overview

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Collection Description

Helgeson, Janyce.  Eisenhower and Nixon Memorabilia, 1960.  GACA Collection 445.  1 folder.

ABSTRACT:
The Eisenhower and Nixon Memorabilia Collection consists of items from Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency and Richard Nixon’s vice-presidency.  It contains a press release of remarks made by President Eisenhower at the dedication of Hiawatha Bridge in Red Wing, Minnesota on 18 October 1960.  Additionally, there is a letter addressed to Janyce Helgeson from a White House assistant thanking Helgeson for her birthday wishes to the President and her support for Vice-President Nixon, along with a card containing Nixon’s signature.  Also included is Helgeson’s membership card in the Gustavus Adolphus College Nixon Club.

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