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The Presidential historical materials of John R. Brown III, White House Staff Assistant, 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. In accordance with the Act and regulations, archivists reviewed the materials to identify personal and private materials and non-historical items. No such items were found.
Materials covered by the Act have been archivally processed and are described in this register. Items, which are security classified or otherwise restricted under the Act and regulations have been removed and placed in a closed file. A Document Withdrawal Record (GSA Form 7279 or NA Form 14021) with a description of each restricted document has been inserted at the beginning of each folder from which material has been removed. A Document Control Record marks the original position of the withdrawn item.
Employees of the National Archives will review periodically the unclassified portions of closed materials for the purpose of opening those, which no longer require restriction. Certain classified documents may be declassified under authority of Executive Order 12958 in response to a Mandatory Review Request (NA Form 14020) submitted by the researcher.
- Linear feet of materials: 1.25
- Approximate number of pages: 2400
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Biographical Note
1942 August 16 Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1964 A.B., Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania
1965 M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserve
1967 Honorable Discharge, U.S. Army
1969 January 21-March 1, 1971 White House Staff Assistant
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Scope and Content Note
The Special Files of John R. Brown III were created or received by him during 1969. Brown served as a White House Staff Assistant and Staff Secretary on the staff of H.R. Haldeman from January 21, 1969, through March 1, 1971. Brown's later papers are contained in the files of the office of the Staff Secretary in the White House Special Files.
The materials are arranged into three series:
- Memoranda
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Files
The Memoranda series consists of communications circulated among members of the White House Staff. Most of these memoranda were sent by Ken Cole and deal primarily with requests for action resulting from White House news summaries – verifying facts, seeking additional information, and refuting statements. Many of the items are "action memos," which include a log number and due date in the lower right hand corner. The files of the Staff Secretary's office contain an index to action memos.
The Personnel Files series contains letters, memoranda, and resumes related to staffing the Nixon White House in 1969, including recommendations for positions, decisions on salaries, personnel forms, and memos on transferring people from government agencies. Most of these materials originated in the office of Larry Higby and Jean Robb. Also included is White House staff lists arranged alphabetically by senior staff member and office.
The Administrative File series contains an outline of the Johnson administration staff structure. The files includes a complete list of White House Staff by office and position; an outline of each office, its staff members and job descriptions; and a summary of the Staff and Operating Office salaries and expenses.
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Series Description
Boxes: 1
Series: Memoranda | Folder Title List
Spans: 1969
Description: Photocopies and carbons of memoranda circulated among members of the White House Staff. Arranged alphabetically by recipient and thereunder in reverse chronological order.
Boxes: 1-2
Series: Personnel Files | Folder Title List
Spans: 1969
Description: Photocopies, carbons, and originals of memoranda, resumes, and other forms related to White House staffing in 1969. Arranged in reverse chronological order.
Boxes: 3
Series: Administrative Files | Folder Title List
Spans: 1969
Description: Reference files outlining Johnson administration staff structure and job descriptions. Arranged alphabetically by staff member or office.
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Folder Title List
MEMORANDA, 1969
Box 1
[Memoranda to White House staff members] [1 of 3]
[Memoranda to White House staff members] [2 of 3]
[Memoranda to White House staff members] [3 of 3]
[Memoranda to White House staff members]
PERSONNEL FILES, 1969
Personnel File
Personnel I [May-Jul., 1969] [1 of 2]
Personnel I [Jan.-Apr., 1969] [2 of 2]
Box 2
Personnel II [Jul. 13-Oct. 20, 1969] [1 of 3]
Personnel II [Feb. 13-Jul. 12, 1969] [2 of 3]
Personnel II [Jan. 21-Feb. 12, 1969] [3 of 3]
U.S. Organization Manual List of White House Staff
White House Commissions
White House Staff [1 of 2]
White House Staff [2 of 2]
ADMINISTRATIVE FILES
Box 3
Johnson Administrative File
Book I. Office Set-up as of Nov. 1, 1968 [1 of 2]
Book I. Office Set-up as of Nov. 1, 1968 [2 of 2]
[List of White House Staff, Johnson Administration]
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