Lyn Nofziger papers, 1919-2004

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Summary

Creators:
Nofziger, Lyn
Abstract:
The papers primarily consist of Nofziger's writings as reporter, political consultant, writer and satirical poet; collected materials relating to political conditions in California and the United States, and documents generated from work with Republican candidates including Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Also included are materials regarding United States vs. Nofziger pertaining to his alleged violation of the Ethics in Government Act.
Extent:
22 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 motion picture film reel, 1 videotape reel (8.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lyn Nofziger Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The papers primarily consist of Nofziger's writings as reporter, political consultant, writer and satirical poet; collected materials relating to political conditions in California and the United States; and documents generated from work with Republican candidates including Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Also included are materials regarding United States v. Nofziger pertaining to his alleged violation of the Ethics in Government Act.

One of the most significant aspects of Nofziger's career was his work as a political consultant for candidates at federal and state levels. While he worked for several Republican candidates, two of the most prominent were Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. In the Richard Nixon administration records are correspondence and associated documents involving Nixon and key members of his staff such as H. R. Haldeman and Charles Colson, as well as the California Committee for the Re-election of the President, which played a significant role in Nixon's re-election campaign in 1972.

Nofziger shared a strong affiliation with Ronald Reagan. The Ronald Reagan related materials reflect that affiliation through letters, memoranda and collected printed items. The bulk of the materials are Reagan's speeches and writings, Nofziger's writings specifically related to Ronald Reagan, writings by others regarding Reagan and newspaper clippings and other print media from Reagan's gubernatorial and presidential terms. Photographs also include a collection of autographed images presented to Nofziger by high ranking officials in the first Reagan presidential administration.

Nofziger was also a political consultant for candidates such as Ed Reinecke, Bob Dole, and Pat Buchanan. The Political consulting records documents this work. Campaign paraphernalia from candidates Nofziger supported is present in Memorabilia.

Speeches and writings offer an insight into the evolution of thought and philosophy for the American conservative movement and the Republican Party from Nofziger's candid and uncensored point of view. The writings consist of newspaper articles, speeches, personal reflections, and commentaries in drafts and printed copies.

Nofziger was prosecuted on charges of violating the Ethics in Government Act for illegally lobbying for the Wedtech Corporation for federal defense contracts shortly after resigning from Reagan's first presidential administration. Many of the documents relevant to the indictment, trial, appeal, and subsequent dismissal of the charges are included in the Legal proceedings and related documents.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1924 June 8
Born, Bakersfield, CA
1947 September 12
Married Bonnie Jean Foster
1950
BA, San Jose State College
1950-1966
Copley Newspapers and News Service, reporter, editor, and Washington correspondent
1966
Press secretary, Ronald Reagan's California gubernatorial campaign
1967-1968
Director of communications for California Governor Ronald Reagan
1968-1969
Political consultant
1969-1971
Deputy assistant for Congressional Relations for President Richard Nixon
1971-1972
Deputy chair of communications, Republican National Committee
1972
Executive director, California Committee to Re-elect President Nixon
1973-1975, 1979-1980
Political consultant
1975 July-1976 August
Press secretary, California campaign director, convention director, Ronald Reagan's presidential primary campaign
1976 September-November
Special projects, Gerald Ford's presidential campaign
1977-1979
Executive vice chair, Citizens for the Republic Political Action Committee
1979 March-August
Deputy chair of finance, Ronald Reagan presidential campaign
1979-1980
Political consultant
1980-1981
Press secretary, Ronald Reagan presidential campaign
1981 January-1982 January
Assistant to the President for political affairs for President Ronald Reagan
1982-1987
Nofziger & Bragg Communications, political and government consulting
1984
Senior adviser, Reagan presidential re-election campaign
1986
Indicted for violation of the Ethics in Government Act
1988 January-April
United States v. Nofziger trial
1988-2006
Political and government consultant, Nofziger Communications
1988 November 22-1989 June 27
Appeal argued, United States v. Nofziger
1990 January 10
Original indictment dismissed, United States v. Nofziger
1992
Author, Nofziger (memoir), published by Regnery Gateway
2000 April 10
Author, Unbridled Joy: The Verse of Joy Skilmer, published by MND Books
2004 May
Author, The Tacketts published by Jameson Books
2006 March 27
Died, Falls Church, Virginia
Source:
Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2010. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Gale, 2010. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2010.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lyn Nofziger Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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