The following was taken from the book "Growing up in Willow Creek" by Mary Nunn Maki, from the chapter titled "Those Unexpected Paths":
"Helene Colesie was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 27 Jan 1915 to John and Anna Colesie. When the Colesie's moved to California, Helene attended college and became a teacher as well as an outspoken community activist. During this time, Helene and one of her teacher colleagues, Pat Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. After Helene married Jack Drown, the couples became a foursome.
Helene Colesie Drown and Pat Nixon remained the best of friends for the rest of their lives. Jack Drown was appointed Nixon's train campaign manager and became one of Nixon's closet advisors. Helene and Jack Drown were at the hospital when Tricia Nixon was born, as Pat's husband Richard Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. Helene remained Pat's only trusted confidant.
This genealogy research gave me an insight into a close, intimate and long lasting relationship I had not known existed. It provided a peek into the life of Pat Nixon, her friendship with Helene Drown, and how much Mrs. Nixon guarded her privacy.
My genealogy research brought me up close and personal with these two women, and that is why I care."
"Helene Colesie was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 27 Jan 1915 to John and Anna Colesie. When the Colesie's moved to California, Helene attended college and became a teacher as well as an outspoken community activist. During this time, Helene and one of her teacher colleagues, Pat Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. After Helene married Jack Drown, the couples became a foursome.
Helene Colesie Drown and Pat Nixon remained the best of friends for the rest of their lives. Jack Drown was appointed Nixon's train campaign manager and became one of Nixon's closet advisors. Helene and Jack Drown were at the hospital when Tricia Nixon was born, as Pat's husband Richard Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. Helene remained Pat's only trusted confidant.
This genealogy research gave me an insight into a close, intimate and long lasting relationship I had not known existed. It provided a peek into the life of Pat Nixon, her friendship with Helene Drown, and how much Mrs. Nixon guarded her privacy.
My genealogy research brought me up close and personal with these two women, and that is why I care."
The following was taken from the book "Growing up in Willow Creek" by Mary Nunn Maki, from the chapter titled "Those Unexpected Paths":
"Helene Colesie was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 27 Jan 1915 to John and Anna Colesie. When the Colesie's moved to California, Helene attended college and became a teacher as well as an outspoken community activist. During this time, Helene and one of her teacher colleagues, Pat Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. After Helene married Jack Drown, the couples became a foursome.
Helene Colesie Drown and Pat Nixon remained the best of friends for the rest of their lives. Jack Drown was appointed Nixon's train campaign manager and became one of Nixon's closet advisors. Helene and Jack Drown were at the hospital when Tricia Nixon was born, as Pat's husband Richard Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. Helene remained Pat's only trusted confidant.
This genealogy research gave me an insight into a close, intimate and long lasting relationship I had not known existed. It provided a peek into the life of Pat Nixon, her friendship with Helene Drown, and how much Mrs. Nixon guarded her privacy.
My genealogy research brought me up close and personal with these two women, and that is why I care."
"Helene Colesie was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 27 Jan 1915 to John and Anna Colesie. When the Colesie's moved to California, Helene attended college and became a teacher as well as an outspoken community activist. During this time, Helene and one of her teacher colleagues, Pat Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. After Helene married Jack Drown, the couples became a foursome.
Helene Colesie Drown and Pat Nixon remained the best of friends for the rest of their lives. Jack Drown was appointed Nixon's train campaign manager and became one of Nixon's closet advisors. Helene and Jack Drown were at the hospital when Tricia Nixon was born, as Pat's husband Richard Nixon, was out on the campaign trail. Helene remained Pat's only trusted confidant.
This genealogy research gave me an insight into a close, intimate and long lasting relationship I had not known existed. It provided a peek into the life of Pat Nixon, her friendship with Helene Drown, and how much Mrs. Nixon guarded her privacy.
My genealogy research brought me up close and personal with these two women, and that is why I care."
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