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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign in Wyoming, the selection of delegates for the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and Roncalio’s time on the International Joint Commission, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JNR-01
This interview focuses on the coordination of televised appearances during JFK’s campaign, the debates between JFK and Richard Nixon’s, and the use of television and radio during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TMR-01
This interview focuses on the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JLR-01
This interview covers John F. Kennedy’s role in the McClellan hearings, Hubert Humphrey’s 1960 Democratic primary campaign, and the Kennedy administration’s stance on civil rights, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HBR-01
Raskin discusses his role managing Western states in JFK’s presidential campaign and the importance of state primaries for JFK’s campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JGS-01
Focuses on the activities of the McClellan Committee, work on the book The Enemy Within, involvement in the 1960 presidential campaign, Robert Kennedy’s leadership role at the 1960 Democratic National Convention, vice presidency, interview with JPK Sr.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-003-014
Collection
PCP
Photographs, 1919-1963 (bulk 1937-1963). Photographs of John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends and colleagues, and his political activities. Contains photographs of Kennedy's early years, family homes, his naval service during World War II, and his political activities in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. The largest portions of this collection cover Kennedy's Senate Years (1953-1960), and the 1960 Presidential Campaign.
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-191-E5-EX
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture excerpt of Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy's full acceptance speech at the 1960 Democratic National Convention at the Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California. This film reel covers 11:00-11:25 P.M. on July 15, 1960. The speech later became known as "The New Frontier." In his remarks, then Senator Kennedy famously states, "The New Frontier of which I speak is not a set of promises-- it is a set of challenges. It sums up not what I intend to offer the American people, but what I intend to ask of them." CBS No. 600715. Copyright restrictions apply.
Textual folder
John L. Saltonstall Personal Papers
JLSPP-001-014
This folder contains correspondence between John L. Saltonstall and various individuals regarding issues of public health, atomic energy, and appointments with specialists to strengthen Senator John F. Kennedy’s speaking voice. Also included in this folder is a list of California delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention in support of Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic Party presidential nominee.
Textual folder
John H. Sharon Personal Papers
JHSPP-021-002
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0932-002
This folder contains newspaper articles and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; members of Senator Kennedy’s staff; Kathleen L. Lane, Vice President of the St. Petersburg Women’s Democratic Club; and various individuals concerning general expressions of support, the Florida political climate, and Florida’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0931-016
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, newspaper articles, transcripts of press conferences given by Florida Governor Leroy Collins, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions on general support, the Senator’s presidential campaign efforts in Florida, and Florida’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0931-012
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, Miami Mayor Robert King High, and various individuals concerning a meeting in Orlando, background information on the Florida political climate, and Florida delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0931-011
This folder contains memoranda, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning general expressions of support, background information on the Florida political climate, and Florida delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-017
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, a list of African American newspapers, and correspondence between campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson; Robert F. Kennedy; and David L. Hackett, Assistant to Senator John F. Kennedy, concerning the 1960 Democratic National Convention and Senator Kennedy’s voting record on racial issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-006
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence concerning Washington, D.C.’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0929-021
This folder contains a telegram, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and Francis X. Norton, Executive Secretary of the Delaware Council for Industrial Peace, concerning the political climate of Delaware, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Delaware, 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
JFKCAMP1960-0929-020
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning the political climate in Delaware, the Senator’s presidential campaign efforts in Delaware, 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
JFKCAMP1960-0929-017
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning the Senator's presidential campaign efforts in Delaware 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
JFKCAMP1960-0929-014
This folder contains memoranda concerning the political climate in Delaware and the state's delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-007
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, produced by Lawrence Spivak. This episode was filmed at the 1960 Democratic National Convention and also features Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator Stuart Symington, the other two candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0934-026
This folder contains a telegram, a memorandum, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Illinois, 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
JFKCAMP1960-0934-025
This folder contains telegrams, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Illinois, and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.