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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HGH-01
In this interview Hoffmann discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] campaign for the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; JFK’s religion as a campaign issue in WV; WV press on JFK versus Hubert H. Humphrey; Hoffmann’s interactions with JFK during the WV campaign; President JFK’s continued interest in WV; reaction to the Kennedy Administration in WV; the national press’ treatment of WV during the 1960 primary; news reports on the results of the WV primary; and JFK’s lasting impact on WV, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REH-01
In this interview Hedrick discusses how he first became interested in John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a presidential candidate and initial interactions with him; the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; the economics of Randolph County, WV; the issue of religion during JFK’s 1960 campaign; the Douglas Committee and legislation; forestry and Randolph County’s economy; Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaign in Randolph County during the 1960 primary; mining communities in southern WV; which of JFK’s domestic policies played well in WV; the students and faculty of Randolph County colleges and JFK’s campaign; Republican hostility towards JFK versus religious hostility in the 1960 election; the impact of JFK’s war record on the WV vote; how the JFK campaign helped WV’s national image and reputation; and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AH-01
In this interview Hearst discusses inviting John F. Kennedy [JFK] to speak at the Jefferson-Jackson Day banquet in Morgantown, West Virginia [WV], in 1958; JFK’s campaign in the 1960 WV presidential primary; working as the county chairman for JFK’s 1960 campaign; the religious issue in WV during the primary and general election in 1960; the local appeal of JFK’s campaign in WV; and the reaction to JFK’s Administration in WV, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HEB-01
Bailey discusses the 1960 Democratic primary and general elections in West Virginia, the Catholic issue in that state, and John F. Kennedy’s legacy in West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEA-01
Amos comments upon West Virginia politics and the reaction to the Kennedy Administration, and offers reflections on John F. Kennedy as a candidate and as a President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WWB-01
Barron discusses programs on the state and national level to improve economic and living situations for West Virginia, John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Hubert H. Humphrey’s 1960 primary campaigns in West Virginia, and Barron’s relationship with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SAC-01
Calhoun discusses his role as an active supporter for John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential primary in West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RPM-02
This interview focuses on the Kennedy administration’s presidential appointments and John F. Kennedy’s continued support for West Virginia after the campaign, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential primary in West Virginia, anecdotes of JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and JFK as a party leader, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-001-013
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-024
This folder contains a campaign pamphlet for Hulett C. Smith, the Democratic candidate for Governor of West Virginia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-021
This folder contains a report by the State Tax Study Commission on state and local taxes in West Virginia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-020
This folder contains a newspaper clipping concerning the tax structure in West Virginia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0968-008
This folder contains letters and memoranda concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, West Virginia delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and sending copies of Senator Kennedy’s book, “Strategy of Peace,” to delegates. Also included in this folder are the results of the West Virginia Republican and Democratic primary elections.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-032
This file contains incomplete speeches and portions of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Most are draft versions with various notations. Identified speeches include: "Our National Spirit and the World Community"; remarks given to the National Association of County Officials in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 1959; "The Great Unspoken Issue"; "REA Under the Republicans"; "A Ten-Point Program for West Virginia," given in Wayne, West Virginia, on April 25, 1960; and an untitled address to the United Auto Workers (UAW).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6352-A
Meeting with the Governor of West Virginia, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President John F. Kennedy; Governor William W. Barron; Curtis B. Trent, Jr., assistant to Governor Barron.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6571-A
Meeting with Appalachian Governors. L-R: Governor of North Carolina, Terry Sanford; Governor of Virginia, J. Lindsay Almond, Jr.; Governor of Tennessee, Buford Ellington; Governor of Kentucky, Bert T. Combs; President John F. Kennedy; Governor of Pennsylvania, David L. Lawrence; Governor of Maryland, J. Millard Tawes; Governor of Alabama, John Patterson; Governor of West Virginia, William W. Barron. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-002-001-p0002
Photograph of state Governors at the Area Redevelopment Advisory Policy Board Conference of Appalachian Governors. Seated (L-R): William L. Batt, Administrator of the Area Redevelopment Administration; Secretary of Commerce, Luther H. Hodges; President John F. Kennedy; Robert C. Weaver, Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency; and Secretary of the Interior, Stewart L. Udall. Standing (L-R): Unidentified man; James Webb, Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman; unidentified man; Governor of Maryland, J. Millard Tawes; Governor of Tennessee, Frank G. Clement; Governor of West Virginia, William W. Barron; Governor of Virginia, Albertis S. Harrison; Governor of Kentucky, Bert T. Combs; Under Secretary of Commerce, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.; and two unidentified men. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Verso is stamped: “27912, 9 April 1963.”