President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss administrative personnel matters, specifically addressing compensation issues related to White House photographer Oliver F. Atkins. The discussion centers on the necessity of formalizing these arrangements through official correspondence to resolve outstanding concerns. Haldeman is tasked with overseeing the resolution of these procedural and staffing-related issues.
On June 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 6:28 pm and 7:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 256-027 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 256-27
Date: June 1, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:28 pm and 7:35 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins
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-Compensation
-Forthcoming conversation with HaldemanThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.