Angela Raisch collection on Rogers C.B. Morton
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Angela Raisch collection on Rogers C.B. Morton
- Date
- 1975-1976
- Extent
- 1.0 Cubic feet
- Subjects
- Political campaigns--United States
- Public policy and politics
- Arrangement
- Collection is arranged by subject.
- Preferred Citation
- 2013ms0440: [identification of item], Angela Raisch collection on Rogers C.B. Morton,1975-1976, University of Kentucky Special Collections.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Congressman Rogers C. B. Morton was born on September 19, 1914, in Kentucky. He served eight years in the United States House of Representatives (1963-1971) and as Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1969-1971) after aiding in the election of Richard M. Nixon (1968). Nixon appointed Morton Secretary of the Interior in 1971. Morton continued in his role following the resignation of Nixon under President Gerald Ford (1971-1975), until he was appointed to Secretary of Commerce in 1975. Morton left the Cabinet to direct the President Ford Election Committee in 1976, and served in that position until after the Republican National Convention. Morton retired from public life in 1977; he died at his home on April 19, 1979.
- Longtime Republican activist Angela Raisch served as Rogers C.B. Morton's secretary during his White House career.
- Scope and Content
- The Angela Raisch collection on Rogers C.B. Morton (1975-1976; 1.01 cubic feet; 3 boxes) ) comprises photographs, address lists, a datebook, and a drawing that document Rogers C.B. Morton's career as Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Commerce, and manager of President Ford's Re-election Committee. It is organized into three series: President Gerald Ford Cabinet, President Gerald Ford Re-Election Committee, and Photographs. The Photographs series composes the bulk of the collection. Angela Raisch collected these items while working as Morton’s secretary during his time in the White House. Notable items include a datebook (Box 1, Folder 4) detailing Morton's daily schedule from 1975-1976, a drawing of Morton's likeness added to Mount Rushmore with a note from Bill Byrnes (Box 3, Item 6), and address lists containing contact information for White House personnel and people associated with Ford's re-election campaign. Notable photographs depict Morton with Richard Nixon (Box 2, Item 24) and Morton on the campaign trail in 1976 (Box 2, Item 29).
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
President Gerald Ford Cabinet, 1975-1976
Scope and Contents note
The President Gerald Ford Cabinet series (1975-1976; .22 cubic feet; 3 items) comprises White House personnel address lists and Morton's daily schedules.
White House and presidential phone directories, 1975
1976 schedule, 1976
Datebook, 1976
President Gerald Ford Re-Election Committee, 1976
Scope and Contents note
The President Gerald Ford Re-election Committee series (1976; .23 cubic feet; 3 items) documents address lists for Ford's re-election campaign and an article about Morton's life following Ford's failed re-election.
President Gerald Ford re-election staff and supporters information, 1976
President Gerald Ford re-election Republican committees information, 1976
Post-political career newspaper clipping, 1976
Photographs, circa 1975-1976
Scope and Contents note
The Photographs series (circa 1975-1976; .55 cubic feet; 36 items) mostly consists of professional headshots. Also includes photographs of professional travels and artistic depictions of Morton.
Headshot of Morton., undated
Morton party of exiting of helicopter at Rogue River., undated
Morton and daughter, Anne, looking at map., undated
Bronze plague for Hellgate Canyon., undated
Barbeque provided by Pacific Power and Light Company., undated
Governor Tom McCall addressing group at Hellgate., undated
Headshot of Morton with hard hat., undated
Headshot of Morton., undated
Headshot of Morton., undated
Headshot of Morton, candid., undated
Professional portrait of Morton., undated
Headshot of Morton, chewing on eyeglasses., undated
Morton and wife, portrait., undated
Morton, casual and with a pipe., undated
Headshot of Morton., undated
Headshot of Morton, similar to photo 14 except with hand in frame., undated
Headshot of Morton while speaking., undated
Headshot of Morton in front of microphones., undated
Headshot of Morton., undated
Headshot of Morton, casual., undated
Headshot of Morton, in suit and speaking., undated
Morton giving speech from Secretary of the Interior podium., undated
Morton "at bat" on baseball field., undated
Richard Nixon speaking with Morton, Morton's wife and daughter, and unidentified men., undated
Headshot of Morton, similar to photo 17., undated
Headshot of Morton speaking., undated
Professional headshot of Morton, glossy., undated
Professional headshot of Morton, flat and with copy of signature., undated
Morton with "Ford for President" hat and unidentified women., undated
Headshot of Morton, eyes wide with glasses on., undated
Polictical cartoon of Morton "fleeing" White House in life boat., undated
Morton with a "Ford for President" hat, speaking to another person., undated
Morton and unidentified men with hands on their hearts., undated
Photo of Christmas tree outside of Capitol Hill, with a thank you note on cardboard frame., undated
Collage of Morton on "Primary Night"., 1976
Drawing of Morton's likeness added to Mount Rushmore, with a note from Bill Byrnes., undated
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