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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-004-030
This folder contains letters to John F. Kennedy from his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., on topics such as a trip to Ireland, the early events of World War II, and the publication of Why England Slept, the published version of John F. Kennedy's senior thesis from Harvard University on the subject of British appeasement policy toward Nazi Germany.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-004-029
This folder contains a typed note from Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., John F. Kennedy's father, to his daughter Kathleen Kennedy.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-004-028
This folder contains correspondence between Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and his associates, including a copy of a letter from then President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Some items pertain to his son, John F. Kennedy, and his book Why England Slept.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-002-007
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a letter from Bob Drew of Time-Life proposing a television film report about the Kennedys’ first days in the White House; letters from President Kennedy’s Fitzgerald relatives, including information on the Fitzgerald family tree; a photograph and letter about President Kennedy’s inheritance from President Millard Fillmore; letters from Dr. Janet Travell in response to general medical inquiries; and a letter from Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-059-003
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-059-002
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-058-011
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-353-005
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-234-004
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-230-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-129-018
This folder consists of materials maintained by President John F. Kennedy’s personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, prior to and during his presidency. Materials include reviews and correspondence for the book," Why England Slept," by John F. Kennedy. Of note is a letter to Kennedy from his father, Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy dated May 20, 1940 providing feedback on the manuscript. Also included in this folder is a copy of a letter from Ambassador Kennedy to Prime Minister of Great Britain Winston Churchill, and correspondence between John F. Kennedy and Cardinal Richard J. Cushing of the Archdiocese of Boston regarding royalties for the book.
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-002-007
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0550-012
This file contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his office, and various individuals regarding the issue of religion in presidential campaigns and the prospect of a Catholic president. Also included are publications, newspaper clippings, and articles concerning religious matters. Of note are letters to Senator Kennedy from his father Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., Cardinal Francis Spellman, and Reverend Billy Graham.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-006-001
This folder contains letters and telegrams between Kennedy and various family members. Of note is a list of names, possibly for the wedding of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel. Also included in this folder is a memorandum sent to John F. Kennedy from his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, titled “Recommendations at the Hoover Commission Relating to Veterans.”
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-005-013
This folder contains correspondence between Kennedy and his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, regarding travel plans.