An Inventory of Records, 1943-1965
At the John F. Kennedy Library
National Archives and Records Administration
Abstract
1961-1963
United States Veterans Administration benefits claims folder and pay files of John F. Kennedy. Contains claim forms, including the settlement of death claims, and correspondence. Microfilm copies of the Administrator's reading file and White House file, records of the Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Director of Information Service, Office of the Assistant Administrator for Management and Evaluation, Assistant Administrator for Personnel, Office of Chief Benefits Director, and Office of the Chief Medical Director. Hard copy includes Administrator's reading file, memorandums, hearings, and speeches by John S. Gleason.
Access
Open in part.
Usage Restrictions
Until such time as the corresponding original records in the custody of the Veterans Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) have been determined to be non-current and responsibility for access is transferred to the Archivist of the United States, all persons requesting access must apply directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office.
In 1986 the Veterans Administration transferred the files for Presidents Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson to the Office of Presidential Libraries. The files were transferred by the Office of Presidential Libraries to each library in 1987.
Copyright
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Provenance
Received from U. S. Veterans Administration of Washington, DC, on August 1, 1987 (Acc. 1988-012).
Extent
7 feet, 17 rolls of microfilm.
Withdrawn Items
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 which 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 All withdrawn documents have been placed under seal and upon request the Kennedy Library will review any material which has been closed for a period of not less than 2 years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
August 1987.
Processed by
James M. Roth.
Revisions
Finding aid updated in October 2006, by James M. Roth.
Related Collections
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
Historical Note
Effective March 15, 1989, by the Department of Veterans Affairs Act (102 Stat. 2635), October 25, 1988. This law raised the Veterans Administration to department-level status in the Executive branch without change in mission or functions, and re-designated the agency as the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers programs to benefit veterans and members of their families, including compensation payments for military service-related disabilities or death, rehabilitation, medical care, burial, pensions, education, and home loan guaranty.
Collection Overview
The Records of the U.S. Veterans Administration consist of microfilm and hard copies of files from various offices of the Veterans Administration. The collection is organized by office with the final series consisting of John F. Kennedy’s Veteran’s Administration files.
List of Series
Series 1. Office of Administrator
Series 2. Office of the Manager, Administrative Services
Series 3. Office of General Counsel
Series 4. Office of the Director Information Service
Series 5. Office of the Assistant Administrator for Management and Evaluation
Series 6. Office of the Assistant Administrator for Personnel
Series 7. Office of the Chief Benefits Director
Series 8. Office of the Chief Medical Director
Series 9. Benefits Claims and Pay Files – John F. Kennedy
Collection Description
Series 1. Office of Administrator. [Closed]
8 reels of microfilm.
Arrangement: by type of material, thereunder by subject.
This series consists of microfilm copies and hard copies of the Office of the Administrator. Microfilm copies consist of the Administrator's reading file and White House file. Hard copies consist of the Administrator's reading file, memorandums, hearings, and speeches by John S. Gleason.
Series 2. Office of the Manager, Administrative Services. [Closed]
1 reel of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of microfilm copies of the Office of the Manager, Administrative Services. Contains microfilm copies of Presidential Memorial Certificates.
Series 3. Office of General Counsel. [Closed]
4 reels of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of files from the Office of General Counsel. Contains microfilm copies of documents regarding employment of the physically handicapped, National Service Corps, National Veterans Day ceremonies, insurance, medical care, and compensation.
Series 4. Office of the Director Information Service. [Closed]
3 reels of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of files from the Office of Director Information Service. Contains microfilm copies of documents regarding women in government, equal opportunity, Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, and special dividends.
Series 5. Office of the Assistant Administrator for Management and Evaluation. [Closed]
1 reel of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of files from the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Management and Evaluation. Contains microfilm copies of documents regarding equal employment opportunity.
Series 6. Office of the Assistant Administrator for Personnel. [Closed]
1 reel of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of files from the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Personnel. Contains microfilm copies of documents regarding recognition of women, employment for the handicapped, employee-management cooperation, equal employment opportunity, and National Service Corps.
Series 7. Office of the Chief Benefits Director. [Closed]
4 reels of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of files from the Office of the Chief Benefits Director. Contains microfilm copies of documents regarding dividends, loans, and discrimination.
Series 8. Office of the Chief Medical Director. [Closed]
1 reel of microfilm.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of files from the Office of the Chief Medical Director. Contains microfilm copies of documents regarding nursing homes and VA hospitals.
Series 9. Benefits Claims and Pay Files – John F. Kennedy.
About 350 items.
Arrangement: by subject.
This series consists of United States Veterans Administration benefits claims folder and pay files of John F. Kennedy. Folders contain claim forms, including the settlement of death claims, and correspondence.
Box
1
General Accounting Office: Salary, 1961-1964
Insurance Payments, 1943-1963
Life Insurance, 1947-1965
Settlement of Death Claims, 1963-1964