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Nixon with Peruvian Children
To the right of Nixon is Vernon Copeland.
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.
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
Photo of Nixon Parade
Contributors father is in the photos as a secret service agent, serving as head detail for First Lady Pat Nixon.
First Lady Pat Nixon getting off the plan
First Lady getting off the plane. Contributors father is second from the right looking down.
Hotel Keys List
Hand written list of all the hotel keys that he [Copeland's father] stayed in while traveling