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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RVF-01
In this interview Fitzgerald discusses his first time meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK]; JFK’s campaign visit to South Dakota in September 1960; the importance of agriculture in JFK’s Administration; the reaction to JFK’s death in agricultural fields; and the role of agricultural committees in civil defense, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-01
This interview focuses on Reilly’s first interactions with the Kennedys, involvement in the 1960 campaign for John F. Kennedy, and role in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy from 1960 - 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on communications with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] under Food for Peace, RFK as a Senator, and RFK’s run for president in 1968, among other issues.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-010
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-006
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Tennessee concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters regarding Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-003
This folder contains letters between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various South Dakota delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-002
This folder contains lists of known supporters of Senator John F. Kennedy for the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-001
This folder contains newspapers articles concerning Democratic support in South Dakota for 1960 presidential primary candidates Senators John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-017
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff concerning trips by Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy and Robert A. Wallace, Director of National Kennedy for President Clubs, to South Dakota in support of Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-016
This folder contains a newspaper clipping regarding the results of a political poll conducted in South Dakota concerning the 1960 presidential nominees.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-015
This folder contains letters and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy; John E. Burke, attorney and supporter of Senator Kennedy; and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning campaign efforts and the political climate in South Dakota.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-014
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in the state. Also included is a program for the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner held by the South Dakota Democratic State Central Committee.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-009-013
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-013
This folder contains letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the political climate in South Dakota, and campaign efforts in the state. Of note is a telegram with a handwritten note by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-012
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; members of the Senator’s staff; and various individuals, including South Dakota Representative George McGovern, concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the political climate in South Dakota, and campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-011
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in South Dakota.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-010
This folder contains letters and telegrams sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in South Dakota, including trips to the state made by Robert Sargent “Sarge” Shriver and Robert A. Wallace, Director of National Kennedy for President Clubs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-009
This folder contains letters and telegrams sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in South Dakota.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-008
This folder contains letters and telegrams sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the political climate in South Dakota, and campaign efforts in the state. Also included in this folder is correspondence regarding Senator Kennedy's cancellation of a speaking engagement in South Carolina.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-007
This folder contains memoranda concerning the political climate in South Dakota, delegates from South Dakota, and the South Dakota Democratic Party presidential primary.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-006
This folder contains materials concerning South Dakota, including a list of media outlets, voting history by county, and general information about the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-005
This folder contains a letter from Senator John F. Kennedy concerning an invitation to a speaking engagement in South Dakota.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-004
This folder contains letters and clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-071
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader in the global fight for freedom, and agricultural concerns, including the development of an adequate food surplus program to help those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-070
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a national plowing contest in Sioux Falls, South Dakota during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he proposes a farm program to stabilize the agricultural industry through loans and credit to farmers, parity prices, and production controls.