White House photographer Ollie Atkins, Alexander Butterfield, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics for a forthcoming photography session. The group focused on adjusting camera positioning and framing, specifically assessing the height of equipment and optimal angles for shots within the West Wing and the Yellow Room. This session served as a technical preparation to ensure the President's preferred aesthetic and style were captured during upcoming appearances.
On December 24, 1971, Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins, unknown person(s), Alexander P. Butterfield, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:57 am and 4:18 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 643-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 643-1
Date: December 24, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:57 am and 4:18 pm
Location: Oval Office
Forthcoming photograph session
-Preparations
-Unknown object
-Height
Alexander P. Butterfield and Manolo Sanchez entered at an unknown time after 11:57 am.
-The president's views
-Yellow Room
-West Wing
Butterfield and Sanchez left at an unknown time before 4:18 pm.
-Camera shots
-Style
The conversation was cut off at an unknown time before 4:18 pm.This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.