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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JBW-01
Interviewee(s)
West, J. B. (James Bernard), 1912-1983
Biographical Note
(1913? - 1983) Assistant to chief usher (1941-1957) chief usher (1957-1969), White House.
Interviewer(s)
Nancy Tuckerman
Pamela Turnure
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
West discusses his close work with Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy on projects including her redecoration and renovation of the White House, and state dinners, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
1967
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
J. Bernard West, recorded interview by Nancy Tuckerman and Pamela Turnure, 1967, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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 1980-016
Transcript
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