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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OWH-01
In this interview Hill discusses working on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to Lyndon B. Johnson as the vice-presidential candidate in the South and among African-Americans; difficulties for the Southern operations of the JFK campaign; getting the African-American vote in the South for JFK in the 1960 election; working with and around different civil rights groups and leaders in the 1960 campaign; other campaign staff members at the federal and state levels; attempts to solve the problem of discrimination in housing during JFK’s Administration; the Federal Housing Administration, including staff and directives and projects in the South; the President’s Committee on Equal Opportunities in Housing; and the 1962 executive order in housing, among other issues.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-007
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-017-012
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-002
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas 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 is correspondence with Reverend John W. Turnbull and an article written by Reverend Turnbull titled, "The Clergy Face Mr. Kennedy," regarding Senator Kennedy's address to the Houston Ministers Conference.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1009-010
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. 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
JFKCAMP1960-1009-004
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Tennessee and Texas 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
JFKCAMP1960-0987-003
This folder contains correspondence and newspaper clippings containing expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning his campaign efforts in Tennessee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-029
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-028
This folder contains letters, a telegram, and a newspaper clipping sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state. Also included in this folder is a list of Tennessee state officials, executives, and major supporters; and delegates and alternates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-027
This folder contains correspondence 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 concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-026
This folder contains correspondence and newspaper clippings 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 concerning campaign efforts in Tennessee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-025
This folder contains correspondence 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 concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee, campaign efforts in the state, and labor legislation. Also included in this folder is a list of Tennessee delegates and alternates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-024
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-023
This folder contains a memorandum concerning Tennessee delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-022
This folder contains a telegram to Senator John F. Kennedy from a group of barbers expressing support for his 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-021
This folder contains letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals expressing general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state. Also included in this folder is a list of Tennessee delegates and alternates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-020
This folder contains letters and telegrams between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals expressing general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state. Also included in this folder is a speech given by Governor of Tennessee Buford Ellington before the Young Democrats of Mississippi.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-019
This folder contains a telegram and a letter concerning general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, campaign efforts in Tennessee, and a request for campaign materials.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-018
The contents of this folder are closed due to deed restrictions.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-009-014
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-016
This folder contains a thank you telegram from Senator John F. Kennedy and a list of recipients for their support of the Senator’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-066
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a rally held on Riverside Drive in Memphis, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership, change, and freedom for all as a means to fight the growing threat of communism, and discusses differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-065
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the state fair in Nashville, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for a Federal program to stabilize the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-064
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the achievements of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.