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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2022 - The Great Road Trip
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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.
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.
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.
Clingman's Dome TN Magnet
A magnet from Clingman's Dome 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
Pigeon Forge TN Magnet
A magnet acquired in Pigeon Forge TN
Photo of Nixon Parade
Contributors father is in the photos as a secret service agent, serving as head detail for First Lady Pat Nixon.
Guggisberg Ohio Magnet
A magnet acquired during a trip to Guggisberg, Ohio, which is an Amish region.
First Lady Pat Nixon getting off the plan
First Lady getting off the plane. Contributors father is second from the right looking down.
Luneberg Germany Magnet
A magnet acquired during a trip to Luneberg, Germany