Kameny, Franklin E.

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Title
Kameny, Franklin E.
Collection
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Name File
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
JFKWHCNF-1418-002
Date(s) of Materials
15 May 1961-6 March 1963
Folder Description
This folder contains a statement and letters to President John F. Kennedy and Theodore C. Sorensen, Special Counsel to the President, from Franklin E. Kameny of the Mattachine Society of Washington regarding civil rights for gay individuals (then referred to as homophiles or homosexuals), particularly in regard to discrimination against gays and lesbians in federal hiring and employment policy.
Extent / Physical Description
25 digital pages
Series
Series 1. Name File, 1961-1963.
Preferred Citation
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Name File. Kameny, Franklin E. JFKWHCNF-1418-002. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Contributor(s)
Kameny, Frank, 1925-2011
Media Type
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Copyright Notice
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