Photograph
Richard Nixon signing his book at Frederick & Nelson, Seattle, August 10, 1962
Order an ImageFrederick & Nelson department store in downtown Seattle was a popular stopping point for authors and celebrities on book tours. On August 10, 1962, Richard Nixon appeared at Frederick & Nelson in conjunction with his book tour for "Six Crises," which examined six crises he'd experienced thus far in his political career as congressman, senator, and vice president. Both police and Secret Service protection were on hand during the event.
This photo shows Nixon engaging with customers at Frederick & Nelson during the autograph party for his book.
This photo shows Nixon engaging with customers at Frederick & Nelson during the autograph party for his book.
ID Number: 1993.43.21.39.1
Date: 1962
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
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View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv72858
Credit: MOHAI, Frederick & Nelson Records, 1993.43.21.39.1
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