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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-WS-01
Interviewee(s)
Sheridan, Walter (Walter James), 1925-1995
Biographical Note
(1925-1995) RFK campaign coordinator, 1968; Government investigator. Organized crime investigator for the U.S. Senate Select Committee to Investigate Improper Activities in the Labor or Management Field and for the Department of Justice
Interviewer(s)
Roberta W. Greene
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Sheridan discusses Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential primary campaign in Indianapolis, including his speech to a black audience on the night of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, outreach to Indianapolis’ black community, and “get out the vote” efforts.
Date(s) of Materials
5 August 1969
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Walter Sheridan, recorded interview by Roberta W. Greene, August 5, 1969, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
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Associated Record
Accession Number
OH(R) 2008-003
Transcript
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