A Register of His White House Files, 1962 - 1963
In the John F. Kennedy Library
National Archives and Records Administration
Administrative Information
Biographical Note
Collection Overview
Series Description
Administrative Information
Abstract
White House Files, 1961-1963
Author, educator, consultant, government official. Special Assistant to the President for Mental Retardation (1962-63). Correspondence with the public about the Kennedy administration mental health program.
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.
Provenance
These files of Stafford L. Warren, Special Assistant to the President for Mental Retardation 1962-63, were donated to the Kennedy Library in 1965 as part of the papers of John F. Kennedy.
Extent
1600 pages (10 linear inches ; 1.0 cubic foot).
Withdrawn Items
Items withdrawn: 110.
This material first became available for researcher use in January 1974. Prior to that time, 110 items were removed and placed under seal. They relate primarily to personal data on the lives of private individuals, or other information that could embarrass, injure, or harass living persons. Document withdrawal slips have been inserted in the file where items have been removed.
Date Opened
January, 1974
Processed by
Nancy Williams
Encoded by
Jennifer Miller
Related Collections
Stafford L. Warren Oral History Interviews, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
The White House Files of Stafford L. Warren
Biographical Note
Stafford L. Warren (1896 - 1981) attended the University of California, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University. A Professor of radiology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry from 1926 to 1946, Warren later served as dean of the medical school from 1962 to 1963. In December 1963, President Kennedy appointed Warren Special Assistant to the President for Mental Retardation, where he was responsible for developing and coordinating programs for the mentally retarded. Warren held this position until June 1965. Other government service included work on the Manhattan Project (1943 - 1946), directorship of the Atomic Energy Project (1947 - 1958) and work with the Department of Health Education and Welfare, along with membership in many local, state and federal health and medical committees and agencies. Throughout his lifetime, Warren also authored over 300 reports on subjects such as cancer, arthritis and radioactive isotopes.
Biographical information adapted from the Biography Resource Center.
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 Stafford L. Warren contain correspondence with the public covering the period of Warren's special assistantship to the President for mental retardation and mental health (December 1962 to November 1963).
Collection
Description
Series 1. Correspondence, 1962 - 1963.
About 1000 items.
Arrangement: alphabetical.
Correspondence from private citizens representing themselves or their organizations, arranged alphabetically by correspondent. All documents are addressed to President John F. Kennedy or First Lady Jacqueline B. Kennedy and answered by Mr. Warren, and cover the period of Warren's special assistantship to the President for mental retardation and mental health. Most of the letters indicate support for President Kennedy's involvement in mental health and mental retardation reforms, as specifically expressed in his Special Message to Congress on Mental Illness and Mental Retardation of 5 November 1963 and the resulting legislation.
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