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Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF15-012
This folder contains correspondence pertaining to the disposition of surplus government property at Fort Funston in San Francisco, California. It includes a letter from Governor Edmund G. Brown advocating for the land to be used for parks and outdoor recreation.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GMA-01
Anderson discusses his political and business history, California politics during the 1950s and 1960s, and his responsibilities as lieutenant governor, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-03
In this interview Carver discusses federal regulation of the Alaska Railroad, including rates and personnel; the debate over congressional oversight versus executive prerogatives in acquiring areas for the National Park Service; the interaction between the Department of the Interior and then First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis to preserve the White House as a monument; and the management style of Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-223-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication of the Whiskeytown Dam and Reservoir in Whiskeytown, California. In his speech the President discusses the intended impact of the Trinity Project dams, of which the Whiskeytown efforts are a part, and explains how innovative resource conservation and development programs will benefit future generations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-121-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the ground-breaking ceremonies for the San Luis Dam Project in Los Banos, California. In his speech President Kennedy characterizes the project as an engineering, legislative, and administrative achievement, and discusses how the dam will provide water for farming, power, commerce, irrigation, and recreation. The President also proposes improved outdoor recreation areas, adding seashores to the National Park System, enacting a strong Wilderness Bill and a Youth Employment act, and developing programs to economically convert salt water into fresh water.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-161-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the signing of water resources development contracts for the Columbia Basin Reclamation Project. In his speech the President describes the details of the two contracts, which provide for the repayment to the government for water made available by reclamation projects.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-002-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the ruling from California state health officials to prohibit the incineration of cocaine seized by law enforcement agencies. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 21, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-28-C
ST30
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-18-B
ST12, KN21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-13-A
AR26, ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-28-C
ST19, KN29
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-022
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon concerning natural resources, including water power and the water in California.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the dedication of the Whiskeytown Dam and Reservoir in Whiskeytown, California. In his speech the President discusses the intended impact of the Trinity Project dams, of which the Whiskeytown efforts are a part, and explains how innovative resource conservation and development programs will benefit future generations. Materials in this folder include note cards with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-004
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Red Bluff, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for change and discusses a need to develop new programs for natural resource development, including hydroelectric power.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Redding, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need to develop new programs for the research, planning, and development of natural resources, including hydroelectric power.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the signing ceremony of contracts between the Federal government, the Westlands Water District, and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District. In his speech the President describes the details of the two contracts, which provide for the repayment to the government for water made available by reclamation projects. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts with handwritten notations by the President, and press copies of the speech, in addition to a news release from the Department of Interior.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-039
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Oahe Dam. This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the ground-breaking ceremonies for the San Luis Dam Project in Los Banos, California. In his speech the President describes the Project as an engineering, legislative, and administrative achievement, and discusses how the dam will provide water for farming, power, commerce, irrigation, and recreation. The President also proposes improved outdoor recreation areas, adding additional seashores to the National Park System, enacting a strong Wilderness Bill and a Youth Employment Act, and developing programs to economically convert salt water into fresh water. Materials in this folder include a reading copy with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN07
Motion picture assembled from A-roll and B-roll footage taken during the eleven-state conservation tour made by President John F. Kennedy. States visited include Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Utah, Oregon, California, and Nevada.Presented by: United States Department of the Interior.
Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-53.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins.
Edited by: John McGowean.
Narrated by: Leonard Pullen.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A3-5-62
President John F. Kennedy greets visitors at the groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Dam in Los Banos, California. Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (face obscured), and White House Secret Service agent, Charlie Kunkel, stand at left. [Scratching on right side of image is original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C30-4-62
President John F. Kennedy, Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (both on speakers' platform at left, with backs to camera), and others view explosions at the groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Dam in Los Banos, California. White House Secret Service agent, Bob Lilley (facing away), stands at center in foreground.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23290
View of spectators gathered in Los Banos, California, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the San Luis Dam, attended by President John F. Kennedy; groundbreaking explosions are visible in the distance.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C30-1-62
President John F. Kennedy, Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (both on speakers' platform at left), and others view explosions at the groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Dam in Los Banos, California. White House Secret Service agent, Bob Lilley, stands at center in foreground.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A3-2-62
President John F. Kennedy, Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (both on speakers' platform at left), and others view explosions at the groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Dam in Los Banos, California. White House Secret Service agent, Bob Lilley (center left), stands in foreground.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A3-1-62
President John F. Kennedy, Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (both on speakers' platform at left), and others view explosions at the groundbreaking ceremony for the San Luis Dam in Los Banos, California. White House Secret Service agent, Bob Lilley (center left), stands in foreground.