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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Godfrey T. McHugh
JFKWHSFGTM-023-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-001
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. Items in this folder primarily consist of correspondence between or concerning President Kennedy's personal physician, Dr. Janet Travell, and her colleagues and friends. Of note is a letter from Dr. Lawrence E. Lamb of the USAF Aerospace Medical Center to Dr. Travell regarding the medical histories of Astronaut Donald Strayton and Enos, a chimpanzee who orbited the Earth.
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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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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0521-004
This file contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his office staff, and other individuals regarding various personal matters. Topics relate mainly to finances and include cars, real estate, expenses, insurance, and travel arrangements. Of note is an inventory of furnishings in the Hickory Hill house upon the occupancy of Robert F. Kennedy and family (February 1957).
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James C.G. Conniff Personal Papers
JCGCPP-001-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-004
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and White House physician Dr. Janet Travell. Topics include an invitation to Travell to give a lecture at the State University of Iowa. Of note is a memorandum to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy regarding the change of status for Rear Admiral George G. Burkley to Presidential Physician, affecting Travell's medical privileges at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and with the Kennedy family.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-003
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and White House physician Dr. Janet Travell. Topics include an invitation from the Air Force to participate in a discussion concerning the treatment of minor injuries, storage of the President's medical records, and new designs for the President's Cabinet chair and swimming pool. Of note is a memorandum regarding the President's medical file from Harvard University where he was a subject in an anthropological study conducted by Dr. Carl Seltzer. Also included is a draft of a speech given by Travell to the Cornell Women's Clubs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-002
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and White House physician Dr. Janet Travell. Items include responses to questions and advice from the public concerning the President's health and a statement on fluoridation. Of note is a diagram of the lectern used by the President for press conferences at the Department of State.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-001
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and White House physician Dr. Janet Travell. Topics include requests for medical advice from the public, media appearances, questions from the public concerning the President's health, and an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at George Washington University.