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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the advisory committee of the National Cultural Center in the White House Movie Room. The Cultural Center, later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, was established by the President in an effort to build a national center for the performing arts in the nation's capital. Materials in this folder include a draft and press copy of the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-018
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the Business and Special Gifts Committee of the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech the President explains the necessity to promote American arts and culture, noting that the proposed Center will unite the nation's citizens, encourage artistic growth, and serve as a symbol of American culture to international visitors. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech, in addition to a list of dinner guests and a memorandum of suggested remarks from Kirk LeMoyne "Lem" Billings, a close friend and associate of President Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-016
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon signing S. 1652, an amendment to the National Cultural Center Act. In his speech the President explains that the amendment will extend the termination date for the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) by three years. He also discusses the importance of creating an institution in the nation's capital dedicated to arts and culture.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-004
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning efforts to acquire necessary funds for the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts). Materials in this folder include a listing of member of the Fine Arts Gifts Committee, memoranda regarding the upcoming fine arts auction, and an interim report on a fundraising drive among federal employees in Washington, D.C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning a fundraising drive among federal employees in Washington, D.C. for the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts). Materials in this folder include memoranda, public appeals for donations, and reports on estimated contributions from specific government departments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning efforts to acquire necessary funds for the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts). Materials in this folder include news releases, a listing of members of the Fine Arts Gifts Committee, and memoranda regarding general fundraising campaigns, a fine arts auction, and the exhibition of paintings by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the creation of the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts). Materials in this folder include newspaper articles, press releases, meeting agendas, financial reports, architectural drawings, public appeals for donations, a listing of the Board of Trustees and members of the Center's Advisory Committee, and memoranda regarding consultants, possible contributors, land acquisition, and the appointment of honorary advisors. The folder also contains a copy of Public Law 85-874, an act to provide for the National Cultural Center through voluntary contributions on a site made available in Washington, D.C.