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Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at a celebration held in Nashville, Tennessee commemorating the 90th anniversary of Vanderbilt University and the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Valley Authority. In his speech the President discusses the educated citizen's obligations to serve the public, uphold the law, and defend the pursuit of learning. Materials in this folder include a press copy and reading copies of the speech (one with handwritten notations by the President), in addition to a program for the celebration and a copy of the President's remarks reprinted in the Vanderbilt Gazette.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-108-010-p0105
Aerial view of Vanderbilt University's football stadium at Dudley Field. The photograph has markings on it outlining a potential course for President John F. Kennedy to take during his remarks at the 90th Convocation of Vanderbilt University on May 18, 1963. A stamp on the verso of the photograph reads: "Staff Photo Bill Goodman, Nashville Banner."