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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-FAF-02
Forbes discusses the West Virginia campaign, Norman Vincent Peale’s speech and religion, and traveling with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDT-01
In this interview, Tydings discusses his work for John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and their personal relationship, among other issues.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-006-015
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-011
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-017-014
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-013-009
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-013-008
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-030
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland during his 1960 presidential campaign. In the speeches the Senator discusses domestic and international issues, including a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-004
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Michigan concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters from the 6th grade class of Ward Elementary School in Newton, Massachusetts. Each student submitted their picture along with their letter to the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-011
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Maryland, Minnesota, and New Jersey concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-002
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Maryland, Massachusetts and Michigan concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support and opposition for the Senator’s campaign. Also of note is a memorandum from James Wine to Robert F. Kennedy discussing strategies for addressing the religious issue during the campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0980-013
This folder contains letters concerning expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, campaign efforts in Maryland, and thank you letters to individuals who assisted during Senator Kennedy’s trip to Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0980-012
This folder contains letters concerning expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, advice for the campaign, and the political climate in Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-019
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals containing expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Massachusetts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-009
This folder contains materials concerning Senator John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy’s trips to Maryland as part of the Senator’s presidential campaign, including telegrams, press releases, memoranda, itineraries, and newspaper articles.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-008
This folder contains telegrams and memoranda concerning an organizational meeting for Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign in Maryland held at the Hotel Emerson in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-007
This folder contains lists of guests who attended a reception held in Baltimore for Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign in Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-006
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning an organizational meeting for Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign in Maryland held at the Hotel Emerson in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-005
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence between Robert F. Kennedy, members of Senator John F. Kennedy's staff, and various individuals concerning Robert Kennedy’s trip to Baltimore to meet with members of the Democratic State Central Committee of Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-004
This folder contains memoranda and a letter from Senator John F. Kennedy to various individuals regarding his visits to the Western Suburban and Kensington-Wheaton Democratic clubs in Maryland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-003
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning expressions of general support and Senator Kennedy’s trips to Maryland as part of his presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-002
This folder contains articles from various Maryland newspapers concerning the 1960 Democratic Party presidential candidates, with specific focus on the Wisconsin primary election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0943-001
This folder contains newspaper articles concerning candidates in the 1960 Maryland Democratic Party presidential primary election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0942-024
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning the 1960 Maryland Democratic Party presidential primary election and the 1960 Maryland State Convention.