Ralph A. Dungan (#8.6)

A Register of His White House Files, 1955-1963
In the John F. Kennedy Library
National Archives and Records Administration

Administrative Information
Biographical Note
Collection Overview
Collection Description


Administrative Information

Abstract
White House Files, 1955-1963
The Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy
Government official. Special assistant to the President (1961-64). Subject files, including correspondence, memorandums, reports relating to the Agency for International Development, civil rights, and the Colorado River salinity question (Mexico).

Access
Open.

Usage Restrictions
According to the letter of transfer 1965, copyright of these materials has been assigned to the United States.  Documents in this collection that were prepared by officials of the United States as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.

Copyright
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Provenance
Files of Ralph Dungan, Special Assistant to President Kennedy from 1961 to 1963, were donated to the Kennedy Library in 1965 as part of the papers of John F. Kennedy.

Extent
About 1,400 pages (10 linear inches ; 0.5 cubic foot)

Withdrawn Items
This material first became available for researcher use in July 1974. Before that time, 126 items were removed and placed under seal. These relate primarily to security classified material and personal data on the lives of private individuals that could embarrass, injure, or harass living persons. Document withdrawal slips have been inserted in the file where items have been removed.  Selected folders may contain withdrawal sheets where documents, in accordance with the donor’s deed of gift, were removed from the collection. These include documents that may be used to injure or harass any living person.  All withdrawn documents have been placed under seal and upon request the Kennedy Library will review any material which has been closed for a period of not less than 2 years for the purpose of opening items which no longer require restrictions. Researchers should consult the reference staff to obtain the appropriate form(s).


Date Opened
July 1974

Processed by
Nancy Williams and Jan Warrington

Encoded by
James M. Roth

Revisions
Finding aid updated in May 2002 by James M. Roth.

Related Collections
Ralph A. Dungan Oral History Interview, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
  

White House Staff Files of Ralph A. Dungan (1923-  )

Biographical Note
Ralph A(nthony) Dungan (1923- ), was a Special Assistant to President Kennedy from 1961 to 1963. He served as an advisor on Latin American affairs, as a personnel advisor, and as the President's liaison with the Catholic community.

Collection Overview
The Presidential papers of John F. Kennedy consist of several major bodies of research material. The White House Central Subject File is the principal White House file. The White House Name File contains copies of most incoming correspondence arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent and is cross-referenced to the Subject File. The Chronological File contains copies of documents prepared for the President's signature and is also cross-referenced to the Subject File. The Social File contains the records of the White House Social Office and includes the correspondence of the First Lady. The President's Office File contains the papers maintained by the President's personal secretary for his use. The National Security File contains the records of the staff of the special assistant to the President for national security affairs.

In addition, in what were called in the White House "storage" or "overflow" files are found various miscellaneous materials and the records of the offices of most members of the President's staff. The files described in this finding aid constitute one of the series of White House staff files included in the Presidential papers of John F. Kennedy.

The White House Files of Ralph Dungan consist of two boxes of general subject files, arranged alphabetically, containing documents from 1961-1963, with a few dated as early as 1955. Memoranda, correspondence, and reports relating to AID, Civil Rights, and the dispute with Mexico over the Colorado River Salinity question comprise a large part of the series. Much of the material documenting Dungan's work as a recruiter of personnel for the Kennedy administration has been withdrawn in accordance with the terms of the deed of gift.  A large part of Dungan's papers remain in his possession.
  

Collection Description

Series 1. White House Subject Files, 1955-1963.
Arrangement: alphabetical by subject.

This series consists of memoranda, correspondence, and reports relating to AID, civil rights, and the dispute with Mexico over the Colorado River Salinity question.