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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-015
This folder contains a list of individuals to receive thank you letters for their assistance and support with Senator John F. Kennedy’s nomination at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0928-026
This folder contains lists of Connecticut delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0928-012
This folder contains newspaper articles and correspondence between attorney Joseph F. Dolan and members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s staff concerning presidential campaign efforts in Colorado and background information on the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0928-001
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals living in the Panama Canal Zone regarding delegates to the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0927-014
This folder contains materials concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and California delegates to the Democratic National Convention, including a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various individuals. Of note are letters from Robert F. Kennedy to individual supporters and items with handwritten notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0927-007
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, Stephen Smith, and California residents offering to assist Senator Kennedy’s campaign at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0927-006
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, Stephen Smith, and California residents offering to assist Senator Kennedy’s campaign at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0926-021
This folder contains a memorandum, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning speaking engagements and Arkansas delegates supporting or opposing his nomination at the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0926-018
This folder contains materials concerning Arkansas delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention, including telegrams, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals pledging their support for the Senator’s presidential nomination.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0926-013
This folder contains a telegram, a letter to Senator John F. Kennedy, and lists of Arkansas delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0926-012
This folder contains materials concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign efforts in Arizona, including a telegram, newspaper articles, an issue of Alianza featuring an article on Senator Kennedy’s appearance in Tucson, and correspondence between Senator Kennedy, members of his staff, and individual citizens concerning the Senator’s appearances in Arizona and individual delegates supporting or opposing his nomination at the Democratic National Convention. This folder contains some Spanish-language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-024
This folder contains correspondence concerning United Press International’s (UPI) 24 hour teletype news service during the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-020
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and the likelihood of Senator John F. Kennedy’s nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-017
This folder contains memoranda concerning press operations and hotel accommodations for press staff during the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-016
This folder contains a letter and memoranda concerning the publication of a daily newspaper by Dixon Bell Press during the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-015
This folder contains correspondence between Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy, and various individuals concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-010
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Colorado Governor Steven McNichols at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California. In his remarks Governor McNichols discusses the relationship between the Democratic Party and the American West.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-009
This folder contains copies of a speech made by Senator Eugene McCarthy at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California nominating former Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson as a candidate for the Presidential nomination and urging a second ballot vote.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-008
This folder contains a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Vice Presidential nomination for the 1960 campaign. In his speech Senator Johnson encourages unity in the United States and expresses his support for Senator John F. Kennedy as the Presidential nominee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-006
This folder contains remarks by Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler at the opening of the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California. In his speech Mr. Butler discusses the responsibility of the Democratic Party to rekindle hope and recover the meaning of the national purpose in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-027
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination as presidential candidate for the 1960 election. In his speech Senator Kennedy addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights and famously states, “…we stand today on the edge of a New Frontier.” Senator Kennedy also appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-001
This folder contains press releases and copies of speeches given in California by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Materials include remarks on civil rights at a meeting of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), and a statement by Senator Kennedy in response remarks made by former President Harry S. Truman suggesting the Senator step aside as a presidential candidate. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1045-022
This folder contains issues of “The Kennedy Convention Bulletin” newspaper concerning the 1960 Democratic National Convention and Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-007
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., a briefing paper, and press releases. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, youth, and urban affairs. Also included is an undated statement by Senator Kennedy regarding the Cold War, national defense, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-014
This folder contains correspondence between Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy, and various individuals from California; telegrams; press releases; memoranda; and newspaper clippings. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, the role of religion in the campaign, and support for Senator Kennedy.