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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-02
In this interview Boutin discusses New Hampshire politics; presidential elections and Democratic National Conventions from 1956 through 1968; various staff members of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign from 1956 to 1960; JFK’s presidential campaign in several different states; the 1960 presidential primary in New Hampshire; working as the Administrator of the General Services Administration [GSA], including public works projects, federal buildings and sites, reorganization of GSA structure and personnel, and working with Congress and other federal agencies on GSA matters; the National Archives and Records Administration and presidential libraries; the Democratic National Committee during JFK’s Administration; Boutin’s memories of immediately following JFK’s assassination in 1963; tensions between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and “Johnson people” versus “Kennedy people,” among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-01
Boutin discusses the 1960 Democratic primary in New Hampshire; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; reforms that he made in the General Service Administration in personnel practices, bidding and contracting, and implementing equal opportunity programs; the stockpile investigation; and John F. Kennedy’s involvement in planning his presidential library, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FAF-03
Forbes discusses creating and editing the Kennedy Convention Bulletin, his first days in Washington on the Housing and Home Finance Agency, and the White House regional conferences, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0953-030
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, a newspaper article, reports on the political climate of New Hampshire, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign in New Hampshire and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0953-027
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning the political climate of New Hampshire, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state, and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0953-026
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning the Democratic Party presidential primary elections and New Hampshire’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0953-021
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; Bernard Boutin, Democratic National Committeeman from New Hampshire; members of Senator Kennedy’s staff; and various individuals concerning Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in New Hampshire and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF06-014
This folder contains an alphabetical file of political correspondence related to the Democratic National Convention and the 1960 general election. Materials include press releases issued by Fred A. Forbes, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic State Committee.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF06-011
This folder contains correspondence, forms, lists, and receipts related to travel and lodging arrangements for the New Hampshire delegation to the Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF06-007
This folder contains correspondence, lists, notes, forms, and news clippings related to the New Hampshire delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Materials include the floor plan and seating plan of the convention center.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF06-006
This folder contains correspondence related to a brass band arrangement of the New Hampshire state song for use at the Democratic National Convention. Included is the sheet music for the conductor's score of "In New Hampshire," with words and music by Adrian Zing.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF12-006
This folder contains a scrapbook of news clippings and other printed material collected by Boutin about John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, the 1961 inauguration, and the Kennedy administration. Most clippings appear to come from New Hampshire newspapers. The scrapbook also includes a published reprint of Kennedy's inaugural address, a booklet titled "New Purpose, New Progress: The Kennedy Administration in Words and Pictures," and a program for the First Annual Kennedy-Johnson Dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire.