Mobil Oil Corporation

150 EAST 42ND STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017

October 3, 1975

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary, Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I would like to invite you, on the evening of October 20 at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel - Crystal Room, 16th and K Streets, N.W., Washington, D. C., to view a film entitled "Beryl's Saga," depicting a major engineering achievement.

On July 9, Mobil installed in the British North Sea the world's first concrete deepwater production platform. The structure is the 330,000 ton, 50-story-high Beryl-A which is scheduled to begin production this month. The design, construction, towout and installation of Beryl-A has been widely acclaimed as a major feat in engineering and management both in and outside of the oil industry.

I will be present to discuss this accomplishment and to answer any questions you may have. A 6:15 p.m. showing has been planned with the screening to be preceded and followed by a reception commencing at 5:30 p.m.

I sincerely hope you will be able to join us and would appreciate your responding to this invitation before October 16, if possible, by contacting our Washington Office at 202-293-1460. In the event that you are unable to attend, kindly feel free to provide us with the name of any individual you may wish to designate in your place.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON

February 19, 1975

Dear Shaikh Mohammad:

The impressive courtesy and generous
hospitality shown by the Government of Saudi
Arabia during my previous visits to the King-
dom has continued undiminished on this, my
seventh visit.

We have enjoyed the opportunity once
again, to increase our understanding and
appreciation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and of the wisdom of its leaders. Please
accept this as an expression of my deepest
gratitude for all the courtesies extended to
myself, Mrs. Kissinger, and our associates.

Best regards,

His Excellency
Shaikh Mohammad Mas'ud,
Acting Minister of State for
Foreign Affairs,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Riyadh.

March 25, 1975

Your Excellency:

I want you to know how grateful
I am for your hospitality during my
recent visit to Riyadh. I very much
appreciated the opportunity to meet
with you and believe that our talk,
though brief, helped strengthen the
foundation of our relationship and of
our mutual efforts to advance a just
and lasting peace to the Middle East.

Warm regards,

His Excellency
Muhammad Ibrahim Mas'ud,
Acting Minister of State for
Foreign Affairs,
Jidda.

Culpus Christi, Texas.
2529 Monforte,
c/o J. Ortsido,
Mrs. Elizabeth Mathea,

Personal Assistant
Suzanne Z. McFarlane

Sincerely,

to you.

I am sorry that I could not be of more help
Germany, so it he is a relative he is a distant one.
brother know of a Kurt Kieasinger from Annapsch,
I am afraid that neither the Secretary nor his

Dear Mrs. Mathea:

October 22, 1976

September 25, 1976

E. Mathes c/o J. Ortaldo

5229 Moultrie

Corpus Christi, Texas

78413

Dear Sir;

Recently I spent several weeks in Germany, namely,

Annsbach, in the vicinity of Firth. My deceased husband's cousin

Martha Trautner whom I visited took me to her brother-in-law's house

in Annsbach to see the hand made violins that they made and also a

picture that Hans has of Kurt Kissinger. On the back of the picture

it says "Meinem lb. Freunde Hans Trautner in Freundschaft gewidmet von

seinem Kurt Kissinger". This Kurt Kissinger also bought a violin from

him in 1930 called Filius Opus 23-1930. My question is:

Is Kurt Kissinger your father or Uncle

Is the violin still in existence?

Thank you for your answer: I will relay it to my cousin in Annsbach.

CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR.
UNITED STATES SENATE

June 5, 1974

The Honorable and Mrs. Henry A. Kissinger
Department of State
Room 7226
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kissinger:

Some of my friends in the District of Columbia have formed a bi-partisan committee to assist in my election activities. The first event they have planned is a fund-raising party in Washington.

Governor and Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller have generously opened their house at 2500 Foxhall Road, N.W., for this event on June 19th from 6 to 8.

Ann and I, as well as the members of the committee would be very pleased and honored if you could be present.

RSVP: Pam Curtis
(265-8807)

CM:BAR

HADASSAH

THE WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. • 65 EAST 52nd STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 • (212) 355-7900

June 4, 1975

Mr. Tom Braden
101 East Melrose Street
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015

Dear Mr. Braden:

If the statement about Hadassah attributed by you to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is correct, then as President of Hadassah I am flattered that Mr. Kissinger feels that we are representative of such a large segment of the United States population. We agree that we constitute a broad cross-section politically, economically and geographically of American Jews. We also believe that our concern for Israel is not only as Jews but as Americans, and as a part of the American people we consider Henry Kissinger our Secretary of State, too.

When the negotiations in March were halted, we issued a statement on "suspension" rather than "breakdown" of the talks and voiced our support of Mr. Kissinger's efforts. Indeed, we support our Government's commitment to peace in the Middle East. Your column is divisive rather than conciliatory, which is what is needed at this time.

A letter to the President of the United States from 76 Senators -- duly elected representatives of the largest part of the population of the United States -- can hardly be called preemptory orders to a Secretary of State, nor should such a letter be termed an "ukase."

Mr. Kissinger is a great Secretary of State, but even a great Secretary of State has only one responsibility: to do his utmost for the country which he represents. Opinion polls confirm that most Americans believe that it is in the best interests of the United States that a firm ally and good friend such as Israel should have the support of this country.

Leaders of the American Jewish community, to the best of my knowledge -- since I am considered one of those leaders, have not converged upon Mr. Kissinger. If we have expressed our point of view, surely this is part of the democratic process. As a matter of fact, we are frequently invited to do so.

The fact that Israel has once again made concessions to those who initiated hostilities -- and who were militarily defeated -- should help to convince you that there is good faith and goodwill on Israel's side.

founded
1912

Founder

Mrs. Henrietta Szold
President
Mrs. Max N. Matzkin
Treasurer
Mr. Edward H. Lewis
Secretary
Mrs. Irving E. Marks
Recording Secretary
Mrs. Emanuel Schechter

Vice Presidents

Mrs. James Feldman
Mrs. Saul Katz
Mrs. Harold Raizes
Mrs. William H. Rubin
Mrs. Lawrence Schacht
Mrs. Samuel P. Young

Honorary Vice Presidents

Mrs. Moses P. Lipman
Mrs. Samuel W. Halppn
Mrs. Edward Jacobs
Mrs. Charlotte Jacobson
Mrs. Siegfried Kramarsky
Mrs. Irma Lindheim
Dr. Minam Freund Rosenthal
Mrs. Max Schenk
Mrs. David de Sola Pool
Mrs. Herman Shulman

Mrs. Robert Szold

Washington Representative
Mrs. Denise Tournier Ezekiel

Executive Director
Miss Aline Kaplan

Assistant to the President
Miss Hannah L. Goldberg

THE KENNETH B. KEATING INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN STUDIES
AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY

Kenneth B. Keating, with his warm human insight, quick sense of humor and distinguished career in public service, was cherished by so many both here and around the world. His genuine concern for human values, his dedication to human progress and his commitment to world peace brought to people in America and the world a finer appreciation of America and Americans.

To perpetuate these values and Kenneth Keating's memory, in the environment in which he last served, a group of his friends has determined to establish the Kenneth B. Keating Institute of American Studies at Tel Aviv University. The Institute, to be housed in Israel's institution of higher learning with the largest Israeli student body, will sponsor instruction, research and special lectures about the development of America's democratic experience.

Although Israel is heavily dependent on American understanding and support for her survival and progress, there is relatively little knowledge about American history, political processes and society among Israelis, who are products of an educational system which is largely European-oriented. To fill that vacuum, Tel Aviv University began in 1972 a program of study in American History, which has already attracted a good deal of attention and a growing number of students.

It is now proposed to expand that concept, on an inter-disciplinary basis, to include not only history, but study and research in the fields of American literature, politics, economics, art—in a word, encompassing all that we term American Culture. This program will enable future leaders of Israel, a young democracy similar to our own, to acquire a thorough knowledge of two centuries of American experience, while we benefit from their increased friendship and understanding.

Certainly Israelis, facing problems of immigration, industrial development, urbanization, inflation, labor unrest and support for the arts can learn much from America's efforts to find solutions within the framework of a democratic society. It goes without saying that Israelis can also benefit from a better

understanding of American politics, pressure groups and
the formulation of foreign policy, particularly with regard to
American policies in the Middle East and U.S.-Israel relations.

Included in the Institute program will be Tel Aviv Uni-
versity faculty, an annual Visiting Professor from the United
States, scholarships, research projects, publications, a library
and special lectures for the general public in Israel's largest
population center. Overhead expenses will be borne by the
University.

The $80,000 annual budget necessary to carry out this
program is to be financed from an 8% annual return on a $1,000,000
Endowment Fund. In order to establish this fund, friends of Kenneth
Keating have launched a drive to raise $500,000 in the United States,
which will be matched by the Israeli Government.

The United States Bicentennial Commission and the American
Embassy staff in Israel, recognizing the urgency and importance of
the University's American Studies plans, have approved an initial
grant of $25,000 for the acquisition of basic American historical
documents.

It is eminently fitting that this Institute bear the name of
Kenneth-Keating, who loved America and Israel, and spent years
in public service nurturing the ideals of equality, patriotism, and
pioneering spirit which are shared by these two countries.

Tax deductible contributions to the Kenneth B. Keating
Institute of American Studies will be channeled through American
Friends of Tel Aviv University, Inc., 342 Madison Avenue, New
York, N.Y. 10017.

January 1976

BRANCH, VAN VOORHIS, TURNER & WISE

ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
65 BROAD STREET

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14614
(716) 546-8426

JOHN W. BRANCH
JOHN VAN VOORHIS
SERGEANT W. WISE
EUGENE VAN VOORHIS
CHARLES S. TURNER
JOSEPH NUDELMAN
WILLIAM D. SHELDON III

OF COUNSEL
STEPHEN MAY

NEW YORK OFFICE
120 BROADWAY, SUITE 3017
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
(212) 962-0330

January 22, 1976

Hon. Lawrence S. Eagleburger
Deputy Under Secretary for Management
Department of State
2201 "C" Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 2050

Dear Mr. Eagleburger:

Enclosed you will find some material outlining the proposed Kenneth B. Keating Institute of American Studies at Tel Aviv University. It should provide you and the Secretary of State with basic information about an exciting project to improve Israeli-American relations and honor a distinguished public servant who loved both countries.

As you may know, I served for a number of years as Senator Keating's Executive Assistant and kept in close touch with him during his diplomatic career. I have joined with a number of his friends and admirers in forming a committee to carry out the fund-raising necessary to make the Keating Institute a reality.

This is a project which has the enthusiastic support of Mrs. Keating and many others. Chances for its success will certainly be increased if Secretary Kissinger, for whom Ken Keating had the highest regard, is willing to serve on the committee.

I will, of course, be glad to answer any questions you may have about the project, and look forward to hearing from you after you have had a chance to discuss it with the Secretary of State.

SM:ak

Enclosure

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 02155

August 27, 1976

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
Secretary of State
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520

Dear Henry:

Rumor has it that at sometime in the not to distant future, and whatever the outcome of the national election, you may decide that you want to lay down the mantle of Secretary of State which you have worn so successfully in the past years. In this connection I am writing to ask you whether you might at all be interested then in the deanship of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Our present and extremely able Dean, Ambassador Edmund A. Gullion, is approaching retirement and it is time for me to start thinking of a possible successor to him. At the Fletcher School you would have a much larger program available than you could find in a single department or institute at Harvard. The School is currently in the midst of expansion, should have concluded its fund-raising effort by the time you might want to come, and is developing very strong programs in the areas of mutual security, law and population, food energy and multi-national corporate law-- this on top of its traditional emphasis on the preparation of future United States diplomats and present high-ranking officers in the armed forces. I am sure that should you be interested we could arrive at an agreement on such matters as salary and administrative help.

It would help me in my planning if at some point in the not too distant future you could let me know whether or not you would be at all interested eventually in considering such a position.

JM:mt

March 25, 1975

Dear Lord Mayor:

I want to thank you and Mrs. Huish and the people of Cardiff for your generous hospitality during our recent visit. My wife and I very much enjoyed our brief stay in your lovely city. We were especially delighted that we could participate in the historic ceremonies granting the Freedom of the City to George Thomas and especially my good friend, Jim Callaghan.

I fully realize the great effort that you and your colleagues made to receive us among the many well wishers on that day. I ask therefore that you pass along our special thanks to your colleagues, Mr. Jeffrys and Chief Constable Morris, and the others who helped to make this such a warm and friendly day for us.

With every good wish to you and Mrs. Huish.

The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor,
City Hall,
Cardiff.

BL:3/6/75