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Politics ➔ Photograph, Peter Cook and Richard Nixon
Identifier:
2025.59.18Description:
This photograph depicts Peter C. Cook shaking hands with President Richard Nixon. A handwritten message across the top reads “Best wishes to Peter Cook from Richard Nixon”. Peter Cook of Grand Rapids, Michigan was a well-known businessman and philanthropist, as well as a friend to many politicians.
This photograph was donated by the Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation, an organization established in 1987 to ensure the philanthropic legacy of Peter and Emajean Cook would live on.
Date:
circa 1970Materials:
Photograph PaperDimensions:
10" h 8" wCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of the Peter C. and Emajean Cook FoundationRelated Entities:
Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation (donor)The Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation was established in 1987 to ensure the philanthropic legacy of Peter and Emajean Cook would live on. It was the successor of the Cook Charitable Foundation and by the Peter C. and Emajean Cook Charitable Trust. Peter and Emajean were strong believers in using their wealth to provide financial and leadership support to church and community organizations. One notable project aided by the Cook Foundation is the Cook Carousel Pavilion at the Grand Rapids Public Museum that houses the 1928 Spillman Carousel, as well as the restoration of the carousel figures. The Cook Foundation has also supported JA Biztown, the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Hand2Hand, and the John Ball Zoo, to name a few. Peter C. Cook (depicts) Richard M. Nixon (depicts)
Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until 1974. A member of the Republican Party, Nixon previously served as the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961, having risen to national prominence as a representative and senator from California.