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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2022 - The Great Road Trip
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Photo of Nixon Parade
Contributors father is in the photos as a secret service agent, serving as head detail for First Lady Pat Nixon.
Pigeon Forge TN Magnet
A magnet acquired in Pigeon Forge TN
Photo of Nixon Parade 2
Photo of President Nixon with his hands in the air as his motorcade moves down the road. Pat Nixon sits on the back of the convertible. In the background of the photo is a "Pat for First Lady" sign
Clingman's Dome TN Magnet
A magnet from Clingman's Dome TN
Photo of Vernon Copeland holding Mrs. Nixons's purse
Father, Vernon Copeland, in secret service, in charge of Mrs. Nixon's body guard detail. A picture of him holding her purse. Mrs. Nixon was in the restroom.
Group of Hotel Keys
Group of hotel keys including domestic and international. Vernon Copeland, father, as his time as agent of Mrs. Nixon detail saved keys from his travels as souvenirs.
Rome Key
Gold and red tassel key. Vernon Copeland took this key from the Grande Hotel in Rome while on detail with Mrs. Nixon. Vernon said it would have caused an international incident.
Photos of Daily Life in Morocco
Photos of daily life in Tetouan, Morocco. Trisha Copeland spent 1988-1990 in Morocco. These photos were taken during her time in the peace corp. She joined because she was at a point in her life where she wanted to travel, see the world. She was not…
Photos of Daily Life in Morocco 2
Trisha Copeland taught English at the American Language Center as well as receiving tutoring in Arabic. She volunteered at the orphanage as a second job with one of her site mates. Her teaching job was only done two days out of the week. She taught…