KISSINGER, HENRY A.

June 6, 1969

Dear Ted:

It was wonderful to hear from you again. I certainly envy
what must have been a splendid tour of America.

I have noted your interest in continuing to focus your
attention on the fields of national and international affairs
and would be most pleased to be of whatever assistance I
can in finding a suitable prospect. Should anything worth-
while appear, I will contact you promptly.

Your thoughtful comments on our work thus far are very
encouraging, even if occasional setbacks more than confirm
your estimate of the difficulties involved.

It was good to hear from you again, and do give me a call
when you get an opportunity.

General T. W. X. Parker, USA-Retired
c/o SHAPE Liaison Office
Room 1A711, The Pentagon
Washington, D. C. 20310

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Washington, D. C. 20210
Room IV111, The Pomeroy
c\e SHAPE Liaison Office
General T. W. Parker, USA-Retired

Henry V. Kiesinger

With warm regards,

when you get an opportunity.

It was good to hear from you again, and do give me a call.

encouraging, even if occasional setbacks more than confirm
Your thoughtful comments on our work time table are very

while appears, I will contact you promptly.

can in finding a suitable prospect. Should anything worth-
and would be most pleased to be of whatever assistance I
attention on the fields of national and international affairs
I have noted your interest in continuing to learn your
what must have been a splendid tour of America.

Dear Ted:

June 9, 1969

KISSINGER, HENRY V.

Kermit
Kidding around
Introduction

Washington, D. C.

26 May 1969

Dear Henry:

When I wrote to you a few months ago, I indicated that my first major operation after retiring from the Army and SHAPE would be to take a long motor trip around the United States with the idea of getting re-Americanized after so long in Europe. I've done this now, and I'm glad I did. Nina and I covered about 15,000 miles during the past three months and have seen a good deal of our beautiful country (and a few ugly parts).

Now I am back in the Washington area, at least temporarily, and I am ready to come to some decision about my future activity. I am not particularly pressed to make a decision immediately, but I probably should do so in the few months ahead. Nelson Rockefeller wishes me to come to work for the State of New York. This is an attractive proposition in a way, and I am certainly going to give it consideration.

However, I do feel that my experience, and my interest and enthusiasm, too, lie more in the field of national and international affairs than in any State matters. I believe I can make a more useful contribution in the areas in which I have spent most of the last 20-25 years of my service. Consequently, I am going to try to exhaust the possibilities of doing something in these areas before I fall back to a position in State of New York affairs or in industry.

A conversation with Andy Goodpaster a few days ago leads me to write this note to you. Andy indicated that he had discussed with you some time ago the fact that I was retiring and wishing to do some useful work. While Andy naturally gave no indication of any reaction on your part, the conversation with him gave me the idea of writing you this note.

As you know, I am not looking for any "in the public eye" position, but only some worthwhile activity in which I would find interest, satisfaction, and the possibility of contributing to the general well-being of the United States or our Allies, particularly the North Atlantic Alliance.

Washington, D. C.
The White House
Honorable Henry A. Kiesinger

General, US Army Retired
T. W. PARKER

with great honor to yourself. Good luck!
are going to complete it with great benefit to all of us Americans and
your almost impossible job -- almost, but not quite, and I'm sure you
Let me tell you how much I admire the start you have made in
being through the SHAPE Liaison Office, Oxford 1-1946.

if you come across someone who does, I can be contacted for the time
If you have a requirement for someone to do such a chore, or

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

ROBERT R. BOWIE, Director
HOLLIS B. CHENERY
SAMUEL P. HUNTINGTON
ALEX INKELES
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SEYMOUR M. LIPSET
EDWARD S. MASON
GUSTAV F. PAPANEK
THOMAS C. SCHELLING
RAYMOND VERNON

DEC 24 1968

6 DIVINITY AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE
MASSACHUSETTS 02138

to your mes

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December 20, 1968

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
c/o President-elect Nixon
Hotel Pierre
New York, N.Y.

Dear Henry:

Our friend, Igor Pochitalin, has written me from Moscow (under a Stockholm postmark) a long, chatty letter saying, among other things, that he would like to come to next summer's International Seminar and he thinks there is a good possibility that he can get away. He goes on: "Of course I do not want to inconvenience either you or Henry--particularly Henry who is a very big boss now-- but a letter from you or him to Academician Millionschikov would, in my opinion, clinch the problem." It need not be a special letter, Henry could write a New Year letter wishing Millionschikov well in the coming year--it would be a splendid idea in itself--and just mention this summer seminar. I would be happy to come to the USA and to participate in the proceedings. Of course this letter must not be mentioned, it is just a private letter informing you of the situation. I am aware of the fact that Henry did write a letter before and I did not come to the States, but I feel that the situation is different now."

Igor asks me to write him at the Continental Hotel, Stockholm, where he will be from February 2 to February 12.

Do you want to write Millionschikov or do you want me to do so? If the latter, what shall I say? Will there be a seminar? I hope so.

Would you like me to go to Paris and beat up Marshal Ky?

All best to you.

DEC 20 1968

DEC 24 1968

Dear Henry,

Yesterday Millionshchikov and myself talked about you, and I asked him whether he wants me to send a cable congratulating you on the promotion. Millionshchikov answered that he would hate to put Henry (that is you) into awkward situation and better not. But I express his feelings also when I congratulate you.

I sent you a letter from Stockholm saying that it would be difficult for me to come to the Summer Seminar this year (meaning of course 1969). After sounding out various opinions I came to the conclusion that your letter to Millionshchikov would clinch the matter to our favor. Of course, it is entirely up to you, and if you think that now you are not in a position to write such a letter, I want you to know that there will be no hard feelings on my side.

If you do decide to send a letter it would be a good plan to write a message embracing several problems - whether you plan to come to the Pugwash Conference in the U.S.S.R. that is scheduled for September 25-30 in Sochi (though this is a piece of inside dope), wishing Millionshchikov well in the coming year, and so on.

I think that Millionshchikov would be willing to let me go for the period from July 1-st to August 15-th - and I would be happy to visit the States at last! I have never been in the States though visited Canada in 1966.

Well I wish you merry X-mas though will be sending a special X-mas card with colorful Russian "bogatyri" - that is the American lingo "Warriors".

P.S. This letter will follow the example of all previous, ha?

Louis F. Polk, Jr.

1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York, N.Y. 10019
212-262-3223

375 Park Avenue
New York, New York

January 22, 1970

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Special Assistant to the President
Executive Office Building
17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.

Dear Henry:

In reference to our conversation at the Braddens, enclosed please find Stephen Boyd's resume. I think that he is an outstanding, bright and dedicated man who possesses great personal warmth. Incidentally, he is married to Jim McDonnell's step-daughter (McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft). Steve is dedicated to public life and, rather than take a cushy legal job, he prefers to remain with the Government.

We all know how difficult it is to find able people. I have spent my life searching them out. Steve is one man I would like to have working with me. I only wish that he were interested in business rather than government work.

By the way, Peter Flanigan knows him and, I am sure, could also offer his thoughts.

Warmest regards,

LFP/jb
Enclosure

RESUME

(1-20-70)

NAME: Stephen M. Boyd

PRESENT Acting Assistant Legal Adviser for

POSITION: Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Department of State.

GRADE: GS-15

ADDRESS: 4400 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016

PHONE: 202 - 362-4959 (Home)
202 - 632-3039 (Office)

AGE: 35 BORN: May 1, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri.

MARRIED: May 9, 1964 to Susan Forney; three children.

EDUCATED: Deerfield Academy - graduated 1951;

Princeton University - A.B. 1955, Honors in American and
Modern European History;

Harvard Law School - LL.B 1958

MILITARY: 1958-1961, U.S. Air Force, Judge Advocate.
Served in Taiwan (15 months) and Japan (12 months).

EMPLOYMENT: 1956 (Summer) - Smith, Harris & Hanke - St. Louis law firm.

1957 (Summer) - U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of
New York, assistant to trial attorney in criminal division.

Sept. 1961 to Oct. 1962 - U.S. Foreign Service, Washington
endeavor) and Yokohama, Japan (consular work).
Resigned to enter private law practice.

Feb. 1963 to June 1967 - Bryan, Cave, McPheeters & McRoberts,
St. Louis law firm, specialized in litigation and labor law.

June 1967 to present - Department of State, Office of the
Legal Adviser.

1967 thru 1969 - Office of Assistant Legal Adviser for
U.N. Affairs

Fall 1968 - Adviser to U.S. Delegation to 23rd U.N.
General Assembly

June 1969 - U.S. Representative to U.N. Outer Space Legal
Subcommittee in Geneva.

January 1970 - Assigned to present position.

MEMBER: Missouri Bar
American Bar Association
American Society of International Law

LANGUAGES: French; some Spanish.

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

RECOMMENDATION-INTRODUCTION

NOV 4 1970

Gentlemen:

I have been informed that Dr. Wesley W. Posvar has been nominated for membership in the Cosmos Club, and am pleased to write in support of this nomination.

I have known Dr. Posvar for many years and feel that his membership would be an asset to the Cosmos Club as an outstanding scholar and a distinguished citizen.

I am heartily in favor of Wesley Posvar's nomination and look forward to his becoming a member of the Cosmos Club.

Admissions Committee
Cosmos Club
2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20008

jlp:10/28/70

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NOV 6 1970
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES FOR TEACHER EDUCATION

One Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 293-2450

Office of the AACTE President
Paul H. Masoner, Dean, School of Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

October 16, 1970

Dr. Henry Kissinger
2527 Waterside Drive, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20008

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Dr. Henry W. Brosin and I are sponsoring Wesley W. Posvar for membership in the Cosmos Club. Dr. Posvar has given us your name as one who is well acquainted with him and who may be willing to write a supporting letter to the Admissions Committee of the Club.

Dr. Posvar is being recommended under categories (a) and (c), meritorious original work and distinction in a learned profession or in public service. I am quoting below in part from the instructions provided by the Admissions Committee regarding preparation of a nominee's achievement record:

> Letters from at least four Club members who by reason of their own fields of interests, and personal knowledge of the nominee's attainments are competent to document the nominee's qualifications...what is wanted (in the letters from Club members) is factual documentation of the nominee's eligibility.

So that you will know what I have written in my letter proposing Dr. Posvar for membership, I am enclosing a copy which may be helpful to you in recalling specific information.

Dr. Brosin and I trust that you will be willing to support this nomination and write the necessary letter which should be addressed to:

Admissions Committee
Cosmos Club
2121 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20008

We shall appreciate your efforts in this matter.

ep

Enclosure

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15213

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

August 31, 1970

Gentlemen:

I am honored to present as a nominee for membership in the Cosmos Club Dr. Wesley W. Posvar, Professor of Political Science and Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh. This recommendation for membership is made under two categories: (a) meritorious original work in science, literature, or the arts, and (c) recognized as distinguished in a learned profession or in public service.

Dr. Posvar has received significant recognition over the years for his scholarly achievements. He graduated first in his class at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in 1946, achieving one of the highest records in the history of the Academy. From 1948 to 1951 he was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, receiving the B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He received the Master of Public Administration degree and the Ph.D. degree in political science from Harvard University in 1964. In addition, he holds honorary degrees from Miami University and Carnegie-Mellon University.

Dr. Posvar was the first U. S. Air Force officer to win a Rhodes Scholarship, and he was the youngest full professor at any of the service academies when he was appointed Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at the U. S. Air Force Academy in 1957.

In 1963-64 Dr. Posvar was a Littauer Fellow in the Graduate School of Public Administration at Harvard, and in 1964-65 he was a Research Fellow at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His fields of interest are international politics, political theory, decision-making methodology, systems analysis, arms control and disarmament, university administration with special concerns for the management of resources of higher education and planning-programming-budgeting systems for higher education.

Representative of his interests and indicative of his knowledge in these fields are a number of publications for which he is either the editor or the author. One of these publications is *American Defense Policy*, a book for which he served as editor, published by the Johns Hopkins University Press

Admissions Committee

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August 31, 1970

in 1965, and which brings together writings of individuals who have done
the most to shape defense policy. Chapters in books and articles in
journals include topics relating to arms control, national security
policy, decision-making, and the modern university. A selected list of
publications is attached to the nomination form as Appendix D.

Dr. Posvar has further achieved recognition in two distinct but related
professional fields. He has had a distinguished career as an educator
and educational administrator and as an officer in the U. S. Air Force.
As indicated earlier in this nomination, he was the youngest full profes-
sor at any of the service academies at the time of his appointment as
Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at the U. S.
Air Force Academy. During two periods of time, from 1960 to 1962 and from
1966 to 1967 he served as Chairman of the Division of the Social Sciences
at the Academy. In 1967 he became the fifteenth chancellor of the University
of Pittsburgh. He has, in the course of his responsibilities for inter-
national affairs, political-military planning, and economic development
traveled to more than seventy countries throughout the world. He has
lectured at a number of colleges and universities and other educational
agencies in the United States and abroad. His responsibilities have also
included service as a consultant to a number of government agencies on
political development and long-range planning.

His stature as a scholar in the field of international affairs and as an
educational administrator are exemplified in a number of memberships he
holds. Among them are: Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies, Commission
on Academic Administration of the American Council on Education, the Inter-
national Studies Association (past president), Board of Consultants to the
National War College, American Academy of Political and Social Science,
the Order of Daedalians, and the Washington Institute on Foreign Affairs.

As an officer in the U. S. Air Force his career has been equally distinguished
in terms of both educational responsibilities and other roles. His service
as a professor and administrator at the U. S. Air Force Academy has already
been mentioned. As a Command Pilot he served as aircraft project officer
and fighter aircraft test pilot. In 1949 he flew in the historic Berlin
Airlift. From 1954 to 1957 he was a member of the Long-Range Objectives
and Programs Group, Headquarters, United States Air Force in the Pentagon.
In 1965 he was selected to serve a tour of duty in the Southeast Asian
Theater as a consultant to various government planning agencies in the area
of political-military relations and economic development. Promoted to the
rank of Colonel in 1960, he has also received the Air Medal and the Legion
of Merit.

Admissions Committee

August 31, 1970

It would appear important also to indicate something of the excellent personal qualities of the nominee. Those who know Dr. Posvar are impressed by his outgoing, friendly, and sincere personality. He is an excellent companion and interesting conversationalist. His personal and professional interests and his many and varied activities are clearly compatible with membership in the Cosmos Club. In his three years as chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh he has exemplified in his leadership personal and professional characteristics which have won him appreciation and recognition from the diverse audiences of students, faculty, and the public. At a time when the role of the chief administrator in an urban university has been one of peril and extreme difficulty, he has demonstrated an unusual ability to bring individuals together for common goals and to move the university on toward greater accomplishments in teaching, research, and service.

It is my firm conviction that Dr. Wesley W. Posvar is one whom the members of the Cosmos Club will welcome as a member and a colleague. It is my honor and pleasure to join with Dr. Henry W. Brosin, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona and former Director of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh, in nominating Dr. Posvar for membership in the Cosmos Club.

ep

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139

July 24, 1969

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Six Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

Dear Professor Kissinger:

The Political Science Department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is in the process of making a tenured appointment to its faculty of Dr. George Rathjens. Dr. Rathjens has been at the Institute for this last academic year and will be continuing. I am writing to ask if you would write a letter of recommendation for George Rathjens for use by the Department in making its formal recommendation to the MIT Administration.

We would appreciate your assistance. I suggest that you write directly to Professor Robert C. Wood, Chairman of Political Science at MIT.

LM:kn

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
NEWARK, DELAWARE
19711

COLLEGE OF MARINE STUDIES
ROBINSON HALL

April 27, 1973

PERSONAL

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20500

Dear Henry:

Athelstan Spillhaus and I are proposing Benjamin H. Read for membership in the Cosmos Club. Would you be willing to write a letter endorsing him directly to the Admissions Committee of the Cosmos Club at your early convenience?

I am sure that I need not remind you of Ben's great distinction as a student (Phi Beta Kappa), young lawyer with the Legal Advisers Office of the Department of State, Legislative Assistant to Senator Joseph S. Clark of Pennsylvania, Executive Secretary of the Department of State, the first Director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and now President of the German Marshall Fund. Beyond that, Athel and I feel that he is one of the most cultivated, genial, and sterling characters in our acquaintance. If you share this view, a letter to the Admissions Committee would be greatly appreciated.

RICHMOND, HENRY A.

Richard A. Reich
3840 Second Street
Riverside, California

June 4, 1971

Mr. Henry Kissinger
White House
Washington, D.C.

Dear Henry:

I very much appreciate your efforts on my behalf regarding the ACIR internship. Unfortunately, a week previous to receiving your letter, I was notified that I had not been chosen out of the 285 applicants. I had excellent recommendations from the Los Angeles City Administrator (for whom I am presently working), the Riverside County Planning Director, and H.U.D. I conclude that my limited education was a decisive factor. Nevertheless, my interest in governmental affairs will continue.

Once again I express my gratitude, and hope you have continued success in your present endeavors.

Peace
and Best Wishes,

Richard A. Reich

RECEIVED
JUN 10 1971

CENTRAL FILES

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

May 13, 1971

Dear Richard:

I was pleased to hear about your ambitions to spend a year with the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Needless to say I do hope you succeed and in this connection I have written a letter of recommendation to Mr. McQuery at the ACIR (copy enclosed).

Again I wish you well and do let me know how it all turns out.

Warm regards,

Mr. Richard A. Reich
3840 Second Street
Riverside, California 92501

MEMORANDUM

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

April 28, 1971

MEMORANDUM FOR: HENRY A. KISSINGER

FROM: DAVID R. YOUNG

SUBJECT: Richard Reich

Richard Reich has written me the attached letter (Tab A) in connection with his application for an Intergovernmental Relations internship appointment and I have replied (Tab B).

If you do wish to send a letter on Richard's behalf I have drafted one for your signature (Tab C).

RECEIVED
MAY 2 8 1971
CENTRAL FILES

Mr. David Young
White House
Washington, D.C.

Richard A. Reich
3840 Second St.
Riverside, Calif.
92501

April 18, 1971

Dear Mr. Young,

Last summer when I met with Henry Kissinger he
questioned me as to what I would like to do this
summer. At the time I did not have a definitive answer.

As it turns out, I have decided to apply for an
internship with the U.S. Advisory Commission on Inter-
governmental Relations. Enclosed are copies of the
program announcement and my letter of application with
resume, which I have submitted. They briefly describe
what I have been up to lately.

Although I feel that I am qualified on my own
merit, I would deeply appreciate anything that you or
Henry could do to facilitate my acceptance to the program.

Best Regards,

April 16, 1971

ACIR Internship Program
Advisory Commission on
Intergovernmental Relations
726 Jackson Place, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20575

Gentlemen:

Following is my letter of application for an ACIR
internship appointment for the fiscal year 1971-72.

Political Science and Urban Studies are the dual
majors in my undergraduate program at the University of
California, Riverside campus. The economic, social and poli-
tical setting of urban problems, and housing have been par-
ticularly strong interests. I plan to participate in the
Masters of Regional Planning program at Syracuse University.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development
provided an exposure to urban planning in my summer employ-
ment of 1970. An internship with the Riverside County
Planning Department added experience in local government at
the county level. Further experience in government is being
provided now at the City of Los Angeles. There, I am cur-
rently working in the Mayor's Intern Program. Full time is
devoted to participation in a study of Revenue Sharing pro-
posals and their probable impact on the City's functions
and finances.

I have been impressed in my exposures to operations
at three levels of government by the complexities that exist.
I have observed with great interest some of the workings of
bureaus, and the decision-making process involving the execu-
tive and legislative powers and their staff support.

## Resume

(ACIR INTERNSHIP)

Richard A. Reich

Permanent Address: 969 Long Hill Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 Tel: (914) 941-6632
Present Address: 3840 Second Street, Riverside, California 92501 Tel: (714) 682-9997

Single

Good Health Born: 10/16/49, New York City, New York

Occupational Objective: To be associated with a governmental agency in a social planning capacity.

## Educational Highlights
1967 to 1971:

University of California, Riverside, California

B.A. with majors in Political Science and in Urban Studies (early June, 1971).
Strong interdisciplinary background in Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics. Dean's Honor List last seven quarters. Campus representative to Riverside Community Relations Commission. Member: Riverside Plan, a campus community research organization. A major contributor to research project published by U. C. Press entitled: *Colonialism and Dependency; the Portuguese-African Experience*. Will attend Syracuse University Graduate School in Master of Regional Planning program.

## Foreign Language

Good command of French, five years in high school, one quarter in college.

## Occupational Record

Summer jobs in college years include merchandising for Fred Harvey Co., Sequoia National Park, California and employment in Office of Information, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Internships at Riverside County Planning Department and City Hall, Los Angeles, Calif.

## Early Background

Brought up in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Father is a C.P.A. Attended Briarcliff Manor High School. Active in J.V. baseball, football and in orchestra, band and dance band.

KISSINGER, HENRY
Law School of Harvard University

Cambridge, Mass. 02138

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

March 19, 1971

Dr. Henry Kissinger
The White House
Washington, D. C.

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I know you will understand this brief note of thanks for the interest you have expressed in the application of Richard S. Rosenblum who seeks admission to the Law School this year. While I wish that I could provide for you a careful assessment of his chances for admission this year, his application is not yet complete. We have not received yet transcripts of his prior academic record, his Law School Data Assembly Service Report, or a report of his LSAT scores. All these factors are rather critical in the evaluation of his qualifications for law school. What information is contained in his admissions folder now shows that he has a good, but relatively modest, academic record that has improved over the course of his undergraduate training. There are no indications of extraordinary accomplishments of other kinds. With more than 6300 applications this year for an entering class of only 500, I cannot be terribly encouraging about his chances on the basis of the information now available.

With thanks again for your interest and with warmest
greetings from Cambridge,

Richard S. Rosenblum
442 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, Calif., 90024

March 8, 1971

Mr. Henry Kissinger
The White House
Washington, D.C.

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

My name is Richard Rosenblum and, as you know from my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Army Archerd, I am applying to Harvard Law School. Since I have not yet made your acquaintance let me state some basic facts about myself. I am a young man of 21 years, my height is just under six feet and I am rather lanky. My auburnish hair is not inordinately long, I am clean-shaven and bespecktacled. I am a senior at UCLA majoring in history.

Academically my interests at this time draw me to Early Modern Europe perhaps because I see in the Seventeenth Century many elements of today's world fused with others that have left no vestige; in other words for me this period represents the perfect counterpoint of past and present underscored by a deep interest and commitment in man.

This explains my avidity for art (my "favorite" painter is Nolde), music (especially Schumann and the Romantics), film (Huston and Goddard to name two) and of course literature (where my preferences range from Flaubert to Fitzgerald and back again to Thomas Mann).

Just another word about my more cerebral concerns. I have always been very much interested in all aspects of American culture. I am extremely well-versed in our

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American culture. I am extremely well-versed in our history and literature and in fact, during my sophomore year at Berkeley I was of the few who participated in the American Studies Seminar, an honors program.

I try to be a sensitive, compassionate person. The study of the law appeals to me very much, but so does the opportunity to help my fellow man. Although individuality is very important to me it is significant that I value being a good person and citizen as its most desirable manifestations. In an age of generalized social consciousness and conscience my involvement is with individuals as opposed to abstractions. I did volunteer work for the Veteran's Administration because, frankly, these were at once the most forgotten and the most needy human beings I could think of.

If we were acquainted I am sure that there would be no doubt in your mind as to anything I've said. You would know how inexpressably grateful I am for your time and help. I look forward to meeting you,