From Obscurity to Prominence: The Uprising of Nancy and Wyatt Dickerson in Washington Society
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- From Obscurity to Prominence: The Uprising of Nancy and Wyatt Dickerson in Washington Society
- Date Created:
- 1967-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
- Description:
- The document discusses the rise of a husband-and-wife team, the Dickersons, in high society in Washington, D.C. They have become prominent figures in real estate and finance, socializing with influential people and hosting lavish parties. However, their sudden wealth and success are now in question, as the husband was recently fired from his job at a top corporation. Another individual, W. DeVier Pierson, is also mentioned in connection with the Dickersons, but he denies any ongoing involvement with their business ventures. The Dickersons have been able to entertain high-profile guests from both political parties, but their connections to the Democratic-controlled Congress remain important.
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Democratic Party U.S., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_26_3_282_19_0000, Box, 282, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
