[POLITICS]. NIXON, Richard (1913-1994). Photographs and signature on White House embossed card.

9 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (sight) photograph of Richard Nixon shaking hands with an African American gentleman at what appears to be a White House dinner event (light spotting, unexamined out of the frame). -- 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. press photograph featuring Richard Nixon sitting with Dr. Jerome H. Holland, both men wearing suits. 1970 (heavy toning and discoloration to image, along with some soiling and a bit of loss to upper left corner). Verso features pencil inscription "Dr. Jerome H. Holland," affixed news article regarding Holland's nomination as ambassador to Sweden, and handstamped date "Jan 13 1970." -- Together, 2 photographs.

[With:] 3 1/8 x 5 3/4 in. card bearing Richard Nixon's signature beneath embossed presidential seal. Housed in a protective plastic sleeve taped to frame verso, unexamined out of the sleeve.

Dr. Jerome H. Holland (1916-1985) most notably served as President of Delaware State College from 1953-1960, President of Hampton Institute from 1960-1970, and United States Ambassador to Sweden from 1970-1972. He broke barriers as the an African American in a number of leadership circles, including the board of the New York Stock Exchange, the American Red Cross Board of Governors, and MIT's governing body, "The Corporation."

Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States

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[POLITICS]. NIXON, Richard (1913-1994). Photographs and signature on White House embossed card.

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