Archive of twenty-eight (28) items related to 20th Century Political Figures, including Richard Milhous Nixon, J. Edgar Hoover, and more. 1st item: Signed photo of J. Edgar Hoover, First Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Inscription reading "To Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Best Wishes J. Edgar Hoover b. 7.6.7" on matte below photograph. Float mounted and housed under glass in a black wooden frame. Sight – 11" H x 8 7/8" W. Framed – 12 1/8" H x 10" W. 2nd item: Printed bifolium invitation to the first inauguration of President Richard Milhous Nixon on January 20, 1969. Gilt seal depicting the Capitol Building before a field of 50 stars, above an eagle with outstretched wings, shield and two banners reading "Nixon" and "Agnew", above printed lettering. 11" H x 8 1/2" W. 3rd item: Printed bifolium invitation to the second inauguration of President Richard Milhous Nixon on January 20, 1973. Gilt seal depicting the Capitol Building before a field of 50 stars, above an eagle with outstretched wings, shield and two banners reading "Nixon" and "Agnew", above printed lettering. Housed under glass in a gilt and black painted frame. Sight – 10 1/2" H x 8 1/8" W. Framed – 10 5/8" H x 9 1/4" W. 4th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From Governor Spiro Agnew, Annapolis, MD, to Harold H. Olson, Clearwater, FL, dated December 4, 1968. Typed on Executive Department, Annapolis, MD, stationary. Agnew thanks Olson for "…the time and energy you devoted to being chairman of the telephone committee during the recent rally in St. Petersburg…Sincerely Spiro T. Agnew". Includes Executive Department, Annapolis, MD envelope with six cent Franklin D. Roosevelt stamp, postmarked Annapolis, MD, December 5, 1968. Letter – 10 1/2" H x 7 3/8" W. 5th item: Printed card with facsimile signature from President Richard Nixon to Harold H. Olson, District Chairman, Pineallas County Republican Organization, Clearwater, FL, circa November 11, 1969. Nixon addresses the Vietnam War in the card, stating "Your support for our efforts to bring the war in Vietnam to an end is deeply heartening and I want you to know how much I appreciated your letting me have your views…Richard Nixon". Gilt Seal of the President of the United States, above printed text. Includes The White House envelope with six cent White House stamp, postmarked Washington, D.C., November 11, 1969. Card – 3 5/8" H x 6 1/8" W. Envelope – 3 3/4" H x 6 5/8" W. 6th item: One page typed letter with facsimile signature from President Richard Nixon to Harold H. Olson, Clearwater, FL, June 8, 1972. Typed on The White House, Washington, D.C., stationary. Nixon thanks Olson for his "…dedicated efforts during the Florida Presidential Primary…Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Richard Nixon". Includes The White House envelope with six cent White House stamp, postmarked Washington, D.C., June 9, 1972. Letter – 9" H x 6 7/8" W. Envelope – 4 7./8" H x 7 3/8" W. 7th item: Printed card with facsimile signature from President Richard Nixon to Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Olson, Clearwater, FL, circa September 8, 1971. The card was issued by Nixon to "…extend my warm congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of you 50th wedding anniversary…Richard Nixon". Gilt Seal of the President of the United States, above printed text. Includes The White House envelope with eight cent White House stamp, postmarked Washington, D.C., September 8, 1971. Card – 3 5/8" H x 6 1/8" W. Envelope – 3 3/4" H x 6 5/8" W. 8th item: Printed card with facsimile signature from President Richard Nixon to Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Olson, Clearwater, FL, circa January 8, 1974. The card was issued by the President and Mrs. Nixon "…to express our heartfelt appreciation for your thoughtful remembrance during the Christmas Season…Richard Nixon". Includes The White House envelope with eight cent Eisenhower USA stamp, postmarked Washington, D.C., September 8, 1971. Card – 3 5/8" H x 6" W. Envelope – 3 3/4" H x 6 5/8" W. 9th item: Printed bifolium card from President Nixon and his family, to Mr. Ebba N. Olson, Clearwater, FL, printed by Allied Printing Washington, D.C. The inside of the card reads "With our deep appreciation for helping to make possible our victory on November 7, 1972". Includes facsimile signatures for Richard Nixon, Patricia Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Edward Finch Cox, below printed text and a chromolithographic photograph of the signees, opposite page. Black Seal of the President of the United States, front cover. Includes The White House envelope with eight cent White House stamp, postmarked Washington, D.C., January 27, 1973. Card – 9 /8" H x 5 7/8" W. Envelope – 6 3/8" H x 9 3/4" W. 10th-12th items: Three (3) Printed Nixon Administration White House Christmas cards to Harold H. Olson. Includes two (2) White House envelopes, postmarked Washington, D.C., December 14, 1970 and December 14, 1972. Cards range in size from 5 3/8" H x 7 3/4" W to 6 3/8" H x 7 7/8" W. Envelopes range in size from 5 7/8" H x 7 5/8" W to 6 3/4" H x 8 1/8" W. 13th item: Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Campaign "IKE" Gold Tone Pinback Button. 3/4" H x 7/8" W. 14th item: Copy of a WWII era one page typed letter from Charles Boyd Coleman, Sr., Chattanooga, TN, to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, The White House, Washington, D.C. dated January 31, 1943. The letter addresses several different topics including the president's trip to North Africa, Infantile Paralysis, and Coleman's overall career. Coleman also puts his name forward to fill the role of Chairman of the Local Board for his district, citing Governor Prentice Copper as a reference. 11" H x 8 5/8" W. 15th item: TLS. One page typed letter. From Charles Boyd Coleman, Sr., Chattanooga, TN, to his son Charles Boyd Coleman, Jr., Miami, FL, dated March 28, 1969. He mentions a letter that Sam Goodwin, Senior American General in Berlin wrote to him "about President Nixon's visit" stating that "He was favorably impressed". Includes black postmark stamp from Chattanooga, TN, dated March 28, 1969 with partial red 10 cent US airmail stamp. Letter – 11" H x 8 5/8" W. Envelope – 4 1/4" H x 9 1/2" W. 16th item: Copy of a two page typed letter from Charles Boyd Coleman, Sr., Chattanooga, TN, to Colonel Robert B. Rigg, Minneapolis, MN, dated January 12, 1968. The letter mainly references an article that Rigg wrote that appeared in "U.S. News and World Report". 11" H x 8 1/2" W. 17th item: ALS. Two and a half page handwritten double-sided letter. From Sallie E. Marshall Hardy (b. 1853), great grand daughter of John Marshall, to Lewis M. Coleman, Chattanooga, TN, dated August 5, 1918. The letter mostly discusses family matters, including a reference to her sons training at Camp Taylor, Louisville, KY. Includes black bordered envelope include black postmark stamp from Louisville, KY, dated August 6, 1918 with a blue three cent Washington stamp. 18th-24th items: Seven (7) photographs depicting 20th century Presidents and political figures, including Richard M. Nixon, one (1) with facsimile signature, George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush with facsimile signatures, Gerald Ford, Spiro Agnew, and Bob Dole. Photographs range in size from 3 5/8" H x 3 5/8" W to 10 1/8" H x 8 1/8" W. 25th item: Pencil on paper sketch of President John F. Kennedy. Unsigned. 8 1/4" H x 5" W. 26th item: Certificate awarded to Harold H. Olsen in appreciation for his support of the Republican Party, 1966, signed by the presidents of four Republican organizations in Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and Pinellas County, Florida. 8 1/2" H x 11" W. 27th item: Printed letter on card stock with facsimile signature from C. W. Bill Young, Member of Congress, marking the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush, dated January 21, 1985. 11 1/8" H x 8 5/8" W. 28th item: Nixon-Agnew Rally Official badge and ribbon for Harold H. Olson, Co-Chairman. 8" H x 3 5/8" W. All items mid/late 20th century. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition. Hoover signature in good, visible condition. Not examined outside of frame. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. 3rd item: Overall very good condition. Not examined outside of frame. 4th item: Letter in overall very good condition. Minute areas of ink transfer from signature (does not affect signature). Envelope with slight wear, toning. 5th item: Card in overall good condition with light toning. Envelope with slight wear, toning, tears. 6th item: Letter in overall good condition with light toning. Envelope with slight wear, toning, tears. 7th item: Card in overall good condition with light toning. Envelope with slight wear, stains, toning, tears. 8th item: Card in overall good condition with light toning. Envelope with slight wear, stains, toning, tears. 9th item: Card in overall very good condition. Envelope with slight wear, stains, toning, tears. 10th-12th items: Cards in overall good condition. Envelope with slight wear, stains, toning, tears, old masking tape, en verso. 13th item: Overall good condition. 14th item: Overall excellent condition. 15th item: Overall good condition. Signatures in strong, clear condition. 16th item: Overall good condition. 17th item: Overall good condition with minor stains to be expected from age. Envelope in torn condition to be expected from manner of use. First two pages of letter on black bordered paper. 18th-27th items: Overall good condition. 28th item: Overall good condition. Pinback is missing.