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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-04
In this interview Carver discusses dealing with a backlog at the National Park Service from the previous Administration; working with and around both preservation lobbies and commercial interests; the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission’s report (1962); the creation of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation in the Department of the Interior; and the question of self-government in the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-05
This interview covers the Water Quality Control Act debate of 1965, Water Quality Control Act legislation, and water shortages in New York City, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JKJ-03
In this interview Javits discusses working with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] on the national scenic riverway bill and other legislation involving the Hudson River; the Storm King Mountain power plant and environmental concerns; and RFK’s interest in New York state matters versus more national issues, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-013-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-013-006
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A44-2-61
President John F. Kennedy signs the Interstate-Federal Compact for the Delaware River Basin (H.J. 225 Public Law 87328). Standing behind the President are Maurice K. Goddard, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters (left) and Vincent G. Terenzio, New York City Board of Water Supply (to the right of Mr. Goddard). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A44-1-61
President John F. Kennedy signs the Interstate-Federal Compact for the Delaware River Basin (H.J. 225 Public Law 87328). Standing behind the President are Maurice K. Goddard, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters (left) and Vincent G. Terenzio, New York City Board of Water Supply (right). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6875-D
President John F. Kennedy and State Governors sign the Interstate-Federal Compact for the Delaware River Basin (H.J. 225 Public Law 87328). Seated (L-R): Governor of New Jersey Robert B. Meyner, Governor of Delaware Elbert N. Carvel, Governor of Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence, and President Kennedy. Also included in the photograph are H. Mat Adams, Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development (far left); Mayor of Philadelphia Richardson Dilworth (standing behind Governor Lawrence); Maurice K. Goddard, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters (standing behind President Kennedy); and Vincent G. Terenzio, New York City Board of Water Supply (to the right of Mr. Goddard). All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6875-C
President John F. Kennedy and State Governors sign the Interstate-Federal Compact for the Delaware River Basin (H.J. 225 Public Law 87328). Seated (L-R): Governor of New Jersey Robert B. Meyner, Governor of Delaware Elbert N. Carvel, Governor of Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence, and President Kennedy. Also included in the photograph are Walter M. Phillips, Executive Director of the Delaware River Basin Advisory Committee (third from left); H. Mat Adams, Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development (to the right of Mr. Phillips); Mayor of Philadelphia Richardson Dilworth (behind President Kennedy); and Vincent G. Terenzio, New York City Board of Water Supply (far right). All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6875-B
President John F. Kennedy and State Governors sign the Interstate-Federal Compact for the Delaware River Basin (H.J. 225 Public Law 87328). Seated (L-R): Governor of New Jersey Robert B. Meyner, Governor of Delaware Elbert N. Carvel, Governor of Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence, and President Kennedy. Also included in the photograph are H. Mat Adams, Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development (second from left); Mayor of Philadelphia Richardson Dilworth (standing behind Governor Lawrence); Maurice K. Goddard, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters (standing behind President Kennedy); and Vincent G. Terenzio, New York City Board of Water Supply (to the right of Mr. Goddard). All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6875-A
President John F. Kennedy prepares to sign the Interstate-Federal Compact for the Delaware River Basin (H.J. 225 Public Law 87328). Seated (L-R): Governor of New Jersey Robert B. Meyner, Governor of Delaware Elbert N. Carvel, Governor of Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence, and President Kennedy. Also included in the photograph are Walter M. Phillips, Executive Director of the Delaware River Basin Advisory Committee (third from left); H. Mat Adams, Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development (to the right of Mr. Phillips); Mayor of Philadelphia Richardson Dilworth (standing behind Governor Lawrence); Maurice K. Goddard, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters (standing behind President Kennedy); and Vincent G. Terenzio, New York City Board of Water Supply (to the right of Mr. Goddard). All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-009
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches given in New Hampshire, New York, and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include funding for natural resources and conservation projects; the dairy industry; Africa; Communism in Eastern Europe; and legislation for unemployment, education, and health care for the aged.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-005
This folder contains press releases, statements, speeches, and transcripts of press conferences given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include voter registration, labor, legislation and congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, natural resources, Communism, Latin America, and the Soviet Union.