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Nixon Tapes on Maintenance
18 conversations · frequently with Beckman, Yates, Eisenhower, Cole
When Maintenance comes up
Related topics: Camp DavidWhite House operationsLogisticsOval OfficeCabinet RoomtelecommunicationsWhite House logisticsSecuritySecret ServicePresidential routinePersonnelKenneth R. Cole Jr.Egil KroghDomestic Council
This recording captures an unintelligible conversation between unknown individuals in the Cabinet Room, likely concerning custodial or maintenance issues, as indicated by discussions about a hose, water, and custodial workers.
Nellie L. Yates met with maintenance workers in the Oval Office to address a request concerning the Cabinet Room. The discussion focused on specific maintenance issues, including a torn and scratched table surface. The workers agreed to inspect the damage.
On June 13, 1971, unknown person(s) and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:36 am and 9:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-035 of the White House Tapes.
Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Egil Krogh, and members of the Domestic Council convened in the Cabinet Room for a meeting that was primarily occupied by non-substantive maintenance activities. The recording reflects a period of inactivity regarding policy or administration, as the participants were largely displaced by unknown personnel performing routine maintenance. Consequently, no significant policy discussions, executive decisions, or official action items were recorded during this session.
Maintenance personnel or unidentified individuals met in the Cabinet Room to discuss technical or logistical issues related to equipment or documentation. The participants briefly touched upon the status of a specific item or record, referencing a building photograph and the transmission of language for a match. No significant policy decisions were recorded, as the conversation appears to focus on administrative or maintenance-related coordination.
Bill Beckman coordinated with unidentified staff to secure an escort for an electrician requiring access to the crawl space beneath the Aspen cabin at Camp David. The participants discussed the availability of personnel, specifically naming individuals like Lautner and Rhymesmith, to facilitate this maintenance task. The conversation concluded with a commitment to identify and dispatch an available staff member to oversee the work immediately.
Bill Beckman and a colleague discuss maintenance logistics at Camp David, specifically regarding the air conditioning unit installation at New Hall. The participants attempt to locate an individual named Clyde to address the status of the equipment and pending technical services. They ultimately determine that the relevant contractor is responsible for finalizing the unit's charging process.
An unidentified man coordinates with an individual named Sam regarding the maintenance and physical layout of climate control equipment at Camp David. The discussion focuses on the replacement and positioning of thermostats and humidistats located throughout the residence. The participants deliberate on the feasibility of relocating these devices and agree to consult with Frank Thompson for further technical guidance.
Bill Beckman and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 132-017 of the White House Tapes.
Bill Beckman and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 132-020 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 132-021 of the White House Tapes.
On July 21, 1972, unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:36 pm and 6:05 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 197-005 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 4:10 pm on August 10, 1972 and 2:03 pm on August 11, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 139-007 of the White House Tapes.
This recording captures the activity of White House staff performing routine maintenance or custodial duties within the Oval Office. The participants are unidentified individuals who provide brief instructions regarding the handling of sensitive equipment or workspace items. No substantive policy discussions or political decision-making occurred during this period.
Unidentified maintenance personnel accessed the Cabinet Room to perform work in the White House. This brief, one-minute recording captures routine operations rather than substantive political or policy discussions. No decisions or developments of historical significance occurred during this encounter.
United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House on an unknown date, sometime between 5:40 pm on February 23, 1973 and 8:58 am on February 26, 1973. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 863-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Oval Office to facilitate maintenance work on the office clock. The brief encounter focused exclusively on the practical repair of the timepiece. No political or administrative matters were discussed, and the visitor departed shortly after completing the task.
This recording captures ambient audio of a cleaning crew working in the White House Cabinet Room. No political discussions or policy-related matters occur during the brief period of activity. The segment is devoid of historical substance and serves only to document the routine maintenance of the executive workspace.