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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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JLA-01
Almond discusses Southern governor's attitiudes toward President Kennedy, Virginia politics, Johnson's candidacy, and civil rights, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-03
Battle discusses the effect of racism and John F. Kennedy's (JFK) Catholicism on the 1960 primary and presidential elections in West Virginia and Virginia; JFK’s presidential campaigns in those states; Howard W. Smith’s control of the House Rules Committee; and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WCB-01
Battle discusses his friendship with John F. Kennedy when they were both PT boat commanders in World War II, the 1960 presidential campaign in West Virginia and Virginia, and his appointment as Ambassador to Australia.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SSK-01
Sidney Kellam (1903-1986) was a political figure in Virginia. This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential election in Virginia, among other topics.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-004
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-010-003
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-017-008
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-077
This file contains copies and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at an airport rally in Roanoke, Virginia, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failures of the Eisenhower administration on the economy and the federal budget. He also lists four fiscal policy commitments that he would pursue if elected.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-007
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Texas, Virginia, Washington, 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 and opposition to the Senator’s campaign.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-0932-015
This folder contains memoranda from Robert F. Kennedy concerning the political climates in Georgia and Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-002
This folder contains a report conducted by the Appalachian Power Company on coal producing counties in Virginia and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0988-007
This folder contains a list of individuals in Virginia, along with their contact information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0988-006
This folder contains letters, a photograph, and telegrams containing expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning campaign efforts and the political climate in Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0988-005
This folder contains letters and telegrams expressing general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, advice for the campaign, the political climate in Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0988-004
This folder contains letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings expressing general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, campaign efforts, and the political climate in Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0988-003
This folder contains a letter concerning the political climate in Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-011
This folder contains a newspaper article about Democratic candidates and the 1960 presidential primaries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-010
This folder contains letters and weekly memoranda to Stephen Smith, Assistant to Senator Kennedy, from Stuart E. Brown, attorney and supporter of Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning the political climate and events in Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-009
This folder contains newspaper articles sent by Stuart E. Brown, attorney and supporter of Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning Democratic Party candidates for the 1960 presidential election and Senator Kennedy’s primary victory in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-008
This folder contains letters and newspaper articles from Stuart E. Brown, attorney and supporter of Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning the political climate in Virginia and campaign efforts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-007
This folder contains letters and a newspaper article from Stuart E. Brown, attorney and supporter of Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning the political climate in Virginia and campaign efforts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-006
This folder contains letters and newspaper articles from Stuart E. Brown, attorney and supporter of Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning the political climate in Virginia and campaign efforts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0967-005
This folder contains letters and newspaper articles from Stuart E. Brown, attorney and supporter of Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning candidates for the 1960 presidential election and the political climate in Virginia.