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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-RAL-01
Interviewee(s)
Lester, Richard A. (Richard Allen), 1908-1997
Biographical Note
(1908 - 1997) Economic advisor, John F. Kennedy's Presidential campaign (1960); alternate delegate from New Jersey, Democratic National Convention (1960); Vice Chairman, President's Commission on the Status of Women (1961-1963).
Interviewer(s)
Ann Campbell
Cynthia Harrison
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Lester discusses his work with Senator John F. Kennedy on labor issues, advising him during the 1960 presidential campaign, work as a labor negotiator, and the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
24 December 1974
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Richard A. Lester, recorded interview by Ann Campbell and Cynthia Harrison, December 24, 1970, (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.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1990-043
Transcript
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