Correspondence Answered – 8/28/76 Folder Citation: Collection: Records of the 1976 Campaign Committee to Elect Jimmy Carter; Series: Noel Sterrett Subject File; Folder: Correspondence Answered – 8/28/76; Container 76 To See Complete Finding Aid: http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/library/findingaids/Carter-Mondale%20Campaign_1976.pdf Muriel and Harold Hirschfield ... 14 Warwick Road Brookline, Massachusetts 02146 July 20, 1976 Dear Mr. Carter, My husband and I read in yesterday's New York Times the article by William Safire relating to Patrick Caddell, your pollster. First, let me say that when we were New York residents we were very active politically. We lived in Manhattan and always took an active part in the Democratic Party politics. For many years I was Co-Leader of our District. I men­ tion this fact only to let you know that this is not a "crank" letter, nor one written idly. Needless to say we're very much concerned about the fact that Mr. Caddell is tied in with Saudi Arabia, Exxon, Area, Shell and Sun. Surely, a man of his tender years, wasn't chosen by them because of his ability, which ability I'm not belittling, but wasn't it because of his "tie-in" with you, Mr. Carter? Mr. Safire claims that you answered this question by stating that Mr. Caddell is "performing an educational function in teaching Arabs about American attitudes" etc. Let's not be naive about this. Our country has gone through too much recently to scoff at something that could possibly bring us through another crists. When y6u were chosen to be the Democratic Ca ndidate, and then chose Mr. Mondale as your Running Mate, we were very enthusiastic. We like your record as Governor and Mr. Mondale's liberal views and acts as Senator. We think that the country would greatly b�it through your leadership. We, therefore, \would be most appreciative if you could give us some �background on Mr. Caddell and his tie-in with Saudi Arabia and the oil corporations. yery truly yours, , nu.,. ·,ti!JJ· tJ LJ_,.J?fJjj v Yv£-'t.-c..� ft-'l--� �x._b\. 830 Cardinal Drive Elberton, Georgia 30635 July 30, 1976 Mr. "Jimmy" Carter Plains, Georgia 31780 Dear Governor Carter: I'M GARY ASTON AND I'M IN.,NEED OF A JOB; not just any job, but I 1 d like one working for Jimmy Carter, helping him get elected to the Presi­ dency. Since politics and government service is my chosen field, I'd like to J01n you and help you NOW in your campaign. I'm a recent graduate with a degree in Political Science from Davidson College, Davidson, North Caro­ lina; single and 22 years old. Enclosed is a letter of reference from Judge John (Billy) Williford, of Elberton, Georgia, a copy of my resume and college transcript. I have not much experience, but I'm young, healthy, educated, and eager to help and to learn. Incidentally, my father has met you twice when you:were in Elberton and he says you're GREAT. I, and my family, are known to Mr. James Hunt, your delegate from Elberton, and perhaps he'll put in a good word for me, but I'd rather be picked by your staff for my own merits. I believe you will find me to be of good character and moral habits, and of neat ap­ pearance. If there is a job opening for me with your campa�gn staff, I'd very much appreciate any consideration and offer, and I'll be only to happy to furnish you with more references, photo, or informations you wish. GOOD LUCK, and sincerely yours, �/:.:.� encl. 3 a s / i �fate of ®eorgia �up.cdnr Qi:nurts of �odlrern 3fullidal C&irtuit JOHN W. (BILLY) WILLIFORD JUDGE ELBERTON. GEORGIA 30635 July 27, 1976 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I have known Gary Aston all of his life. Gary has worked for me in connection with the construction of a tennis court, and I have had an opportunity to observe him both at work and at play, since he is an excellent tennis player. Gary has good manners and is willing to work hard. He is a graduate of Dav�son College, one of the south's finest college institutions. To my knowledge, Gary has no bad addictive habits, but is a clean-cut young man who would be a credit to any employer. I can unqualifiedly recommend Gary Aston for employment. If further information is sought from me, I will be happy to furnish it. Sincerely, :r��- w. w t ��-4· John W. Williford Judge, Superior Courts .. ·Northern Judicial Circuit J\vw/ID.am .. PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND EXPERIENCE RESUME OF GARY LEE ASTON 830 CARDINAL DRIVE ELBERTON, GEORGIA 30635 ( 404) 283-1337 EDUCATION: A.B., POLITICAL SCIENCE, 1976, Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. EXPERIENCE: Part-time Employed by Aston Mineral Engineering Ser., Elberton, Ga. during school Responsibilities have included operating office calculators, years surveying, and performing survey calculations. Summers dur­ Have held summer jobs with several house construction and ing high road construction companies. Have operated most carpentry school and tools and machinery and driven dump trucks. college Summer 174 Employed by Buena Black Granite Corp., Elberton, Ga., and and continual Rapidan, Va. Duties have included operating jackhammers, part-time plug drills, handling, setting, and detonating explosives, driving dump trucks, loading railcars. Employed by Comolli Granite Co.j Elbertonj Ga. ryuti�s included operating diamond saws, wiresaws, overhead cranes, and polishing machines. OTHER INTERESTS AND HOBBIES: Hold Private Pilot's License Can type (�40 WPM) and operate various business machines .- Hobbies include billiards, sports, flying, s�·6m!'IliPg, water skiing, coin collecting, drawing, painting, politics, reading, and cooking. OA\l!DEON CCLLE:G!S DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA 22036 Elbert County Hi&� School Name ASTm:, GA!\Y LS.!!: Prcpara�ory School Elberton, Georgia Address on Entrance 830 Cardinal Dr., Elberton, Ga. Entrance Units 19 Birth anu 20 • 1954 English 4 History 2 Chemistry 1 His. Date of J ary Place of Birth Ducktown, Tenn. 3 Latin 1 Nath. 3 Phy. Sci. 1 Parent or Guardian Hr. & Mrs. Robert L. Aston Church t-1eth·:Hlist Spa."lish 2 Biology 1 Physics 1 Date of Entrance September 21, 1972 Classification on Entrance FreshMan Major Politica l Science Student Number 025520 CAAOCS --===9r===�=T====�==================�==��===F==r=== =---.--=r C1ta.Ol fALL Wild fA SIAINC WT, O£SCAI,ION OF COUASf. touRSlS FO!.�TS ..... I I ���; T[RW T(AU TEAW = I I - 1972 7-,Ger' 1-10 Elementary German I-II:' c B .,.. 2 · 5.0 :tN �ll-1 2-113 'llest.Trad•• to Ren. D c C+ 3 5-5 ·!AT 25 Calculus I D ,... - 1 1.0 :E:XT 1111 i:'es.ding Lang. Lit. Fine Art� - p - 1 2.0 "CO �01 �ntro. to Pol. Eco. - - D 1 1.0 GER �0 � ntermediate German - - B 1 3.0 9 l'(. 5 /)RA l 973-74 21 �ntro. to Theatre Arts C+ -- 1 2.5 W.·l 21-12 �-123 1.-lest.Trad. From Ren. c C+ B 3 7-5 -!AT 23 �tatistics and Computers D - - 1 1.0 �..F.T 25 flasic Studio - C+ - 1 2.5 POL 10 Political Thou ght - B+ - 1. 3.5 �cience of 'Chemistry - - C+ 1 2.5 �dministrative Process - ..b.2.._ - C+ �- 9 22.0 HIS 166 20th Century U. s. - c - 1 2.0 1974-7 .:.' �oL 45 ;;oviet Politics - C+ - 1 2.5 ?OL 01 ·-xtended Studies - p - 1 2.0 ;>OL 21 �ongress and Presidency - - C+ i 2.5 =>OL _29 Public Opinion - - B 1 . 3.0 POL )50 romp�rative Pol. Semb.ar - - B 1 3.0 6 15.0 * * * * * *,�:-�:� * * * * THE U!HV:S �SITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, G�. Gin Ele 1974-7 G<�rm:m Elective - - 1 2.0 (F ) POL 135 Constitutional Law - - 1 2.0 all I.J --:'iS Ele Unspecified Elective - - 1 2.0 A A W ' '/r 'N ,, ,. �' W GAADIII:G SYSTEM Grado Oos.;rip!ion Grodo Poinu AEOUIREO FOR �his is an ecademic record only and does not reflect any conduct status of A Exc�l:�nt 4,0 GRADUATION Mr. Gary Lee Aston 0• VIJry Good :3.5 36 Coursos 3.0 6 Good 72 Grado Points C+ \'\Jry S-'!11sfaetory :!'.!i C S.,ti"fo.::tory 2.0 A B. '"'lY ___ _ P Pa�s 2.0 who received the ,.:.'�..;-....:.=.=·-=:; ,.:..----- Degree. 23. 19 .,.a1..:.6:..... I lncomp!oto . \.. ·� 0 Poor 1.0 WA Authorizod Withdrawal ,.·� ···· ! I .t.. ..... .,_. .;L�l .. F Failing 0 ·· , · .·.. Signature of Registra·r- -< · .t'. · . ;·�::-G!£�;·;.:, I· • David Joseph Nathan 405/946-7134 4516 North Miller Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112 Personal: Single 51181 135 pounds 28 years old Professional Objective: Research Education: B.A. 1975 Central State University Major: History, Non-teaching Experience: Research work for Oklahoma Tax Commission Research work· for Oklahoma Welfare Department Welfare Department-Medical Evaluation Department State of Oklahoma�Consumer Protection Service State of Oklahoma-Clerk I, Clerk II United States Government-State of Oklahoma: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Personnel Work: Oklahoma Tax Commission College: Executive Board: Student History Club Director of History Work Shop j 0 --� �� -� JOHN W. SHERBURN \ \ . /�-� \J. J /""l..,..,u-A.-� President DONALD V. CHASE California Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. Vice President MICHAEL K. OPSITNIK 5711 Trinette Avenue • Garden Grove, California 92645 Executive Secretary/Treasurer ESTABLISHED 1929 ROBERT P. SHAW Pas! Presidelll July 21, 1976 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CRAIG C. AMRHEIN-Alameda Governor "Jimmy" Carter KENNETH A. ASH-Los Angeles SAM E. BAKER - Porterville Plains, Georgia BERNARD B. BALOUGH - Covina DELMAR E.