Andre Buckles worked as a staff assistant on the Nixon Administration’s Domestic Council before becoming White House Liaison for District of Columbia Affairs in 1974. This file group reflects White House concern with improving various aspects of the District of Columbia. These include new highways and bridges, housing projects, and plans for the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations. The materials also include information on the District of Columbia City Council, the Office of the Mayor, and Home Rule. Principal correspondents are John Ehrlichman, Egil Krogh, Dana Mead, Sallyanne Payton, D.C. Mayor Walter Washington, and members of the D.C. City Council.

13 linear feet, 7 linear inches; 31 boxes

Most government records are in the public domain, however, this series includes commercial materials, such as newspaper clippings, that may be subject to copyright restrictions. Researchers should contact the copyright holder for information.

Collection is open for research. Some materials may be unavailable based upon categories of materials exempt from public release established in the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974.