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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-WLH-01
In this interview Hart discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign in West Virginia [WV]; the fight for the WV Democratic primary between JFK and Hubert H. Humphrey; disappointments in WV with JFK’s Administration once he is elected President and resentment of White House staff members; various aspects of WV’s political background and makeup, including civil rights programs, religious issues, and local industries; and JFK’s campaign in the WV university community, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AFC-01
Chapman discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, his part in organizing the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign in West Virginia, and anti-Catholicism, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAD-01
Dungan discusses Theodore C. Sorensen’s role during the Senate years; Senate Labor Committee, Landrum-Griffin Act, John F. Kennedy's relationship with labor leaders; 1960 presidential campaign, primaries in West Virginia and Oregon and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
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. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0968-007
This folder contains letters a telegram, memoranda, and newspaper articles sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his staff, and West Virginia delegates to the 1960 Democratic Convention containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in the state.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0968-006
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his staff, and West Virginia delegates to the 1960 Democratic Convention concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, campaign efforts in the state, and the political climate in West Virginia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0968-005
This folder contains letters, a telegram, and a newspaper article sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and West Virginia delegates to the 1960 Democratic Convention concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, campaign efforts in the state, and the West Virginia Democratic Primary election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0968-004
This folder contains letters and telegrams between Senator John F. Kennedy and West Virginia delegates to the 1960 Democratic Convention containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning campaign efforts in the state and the West Virginia Democratic Primary election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0956-009
This folder contains memoranda, a press release, newspaper articles, and correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s staff and New York delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention concerning expressions of general support, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in New York, and the West Virginia Democratic Party presidential primary election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0950-017
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning the West Virginia Democratic primary election, Missouri Senator Stuart Symington’s presidential campaign, and Missouri’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0961-004
This folder contains a newspaper article and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Oklahoma, the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and Senator Kennedy’s victory in the 1960 West Virginia Democratic Party primary election.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-006
This folder contains a letter to Senator John F. Kennedy concerning a campaign worker from West Virginia on Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.