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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-FHF-01
Interviewee(s)
Fischer, Frank H. (Frank Herbert), 1925-
Biographical Note
(1925 - ) optometrist and local administrator, eastern West Virgina; President, Young Democrats Club (1960); county chairman, Kennedy for President Committee, Berkeley County, WV (1960).
Interviewer(s)
William Young
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
In this interview Fischer discusses his work on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 primary campaign in West Virginia, primarily in the eastern part of the state, and how he first joined the campaign; religious issues facing JFK in West Virginia in both the primary and general elections in 1960; and reactions in eastern West Virginia to JFK’s Administration and new domestic programs throughout his term as President, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
27 February 1965
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Frank H. Fischer, recorded interview by William L. Young, February 27, 1965, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Organization(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Accession Number
OH 1972-018
Transcript
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