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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-02
This interview focuses on the transition period to the Kennedy Administration post-election, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] priorities as attorney general, and the Justice Department’s involvement with the March on Washington in 1963, among other issues.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-003-012
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Herbert E. Tucker Personal Papers
HTPP-001-009
This folder contains material related to John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention, including correspondence related to civil rights and Black voter outreach; advice and suggestions for other members of the campaign staff from Herbert Tucker and Marjorie McKenzie Lawson, Director of the Civil Rights Division of Kennedy's campaign; schedules; press releases; and a contact list for the state coordinators of the campaign's Civil Rights Division.
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Herbert E. Tucker Personal Papers
HTPP-001-007
This folder contains material related to John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign and the Democratic National Convention. Materials include correspondence related to civil rights, Black voters, and Black delegates; Herbert Tucker's advice and suggestions for other members of the campaign staff regarding the Convention; a memorandum written by Marjorie McKenzie Lawson, Director of the Civil Rights Division of Kennedy's campaign, regarding outreach to Black delegates at the Convention; and tickets for Convention sessions.
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Herbert E. Tucker Personal Papers
HTPP-001-006
This folder contains correspondence to and from Herbert Tucker related to civil rights issues and John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign, including Tucker's advice and suggestions to other members of the campaign staff regarding Black voter outreach; a statement by members of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; and planning materials for the Democratic National Convention.
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Herbert E. Tucker Personal Papers
HTPP-001-005
This folder contains newspaper clippings covering civil rights issues and events during John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign.
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Herbert E. Tucker Personal Papers
HTPP-001-004
This folder contains materials related to civil rights issues and John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign, including Ohio's Black voter registration statistics; contact lists; a summary of Kennedy's meeting with the Michigan delegation on civil rights; handwritten notes by Herbert Tucker; and summaries of Kennedy's Congressional actions and speeches related to civil rights. Of note is a transcript of John F. Kennedy's interview with Percival L. Prattis, editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, regarding civil rights policies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-002-012
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James Wine Personal Papers
JWPP-001-007
This folder contains a draft statement on the history of religion in the United States, and memoranda and pamphlets concerning civil rights and religious issues within the 1960 presidential campaign.
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James Wine Personal Papers
JWPP-001-001
This folder consists of various agendas for James Wine during Senator John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign. Of note is the agenda for Senator John F. Kennedy's National Conference on Constitutional Rights and American Freedom.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-016
This folder contains a Jet magazine article and memoranda from campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson to Robert F. Kennedy and members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s staff concerning racial relations in various cities and the Senator’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-015
This folder contains a Jet magazine article, newspaper articles, a study on racial housing discrimination, and memoranda from campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of Senator Kennedy’s staff concerning the Senator’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-014
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson concerning Senator Kennedy’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-013
This folder contains a newspaper article and memoranda from campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of Senator Kennedy’s staff concerning the Senator’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-012
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson concerning Senator Kennedy’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-011
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson, and attorney Belford V. Lawson, Jr. concerning Senator Kennedy’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-010
This folder contains newspaper articles and memoranda from campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of Senator Kennedy’s staff concerning racial relations in various cities and the Senator’s meetings with various civil rights leaders with regards to the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-009
This folder contains newspaper articles and memoranda from campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson to Senator John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and members of Senator Kennedy’s staff concerning civil rights issues and scholarship programs for American and African students.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-048
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the intersection of Fulton and Nostrand Streets in Brooklyn, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses differences between the political parties, including on issues of civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-008
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a rally on 116th Street in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses a need to ensure equal opportunity for all Americans. Also included is a draft of the Senator’s speech given at a public rally at the Hotel Theresa in Harlem, New York City discussing his record on civil rights legislation. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a public rally at the Hotel Theresa in Harlem, New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator compares his record on civil rights legislation to the record of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and discusses the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-058
This file contains a copy and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Howard University in Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive and as a moral leader, and a need for strong Democratic leadership to address civil rights concerns and ensure equal opportunity for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-023
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Lake Meadows Shopping Center in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses civil rights issues and the importance of equal opportunity for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-067
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at DeFremery Park in Oakland, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses Vice President Nixon's voting record and the Republican Party's opposition to progress. He also touches on civil rights and equal opportunity.