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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-010-001
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. This folder consists primarily of correspondence with groups and individuals associated with Harvard University.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-136-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's role as a member of the Harvard University Board of Overseers. Materials in this folder include correspondence, meeting minutes, and a copy of The Rules and By-Laws of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's role as a member of the Harvard University Board of Overseers. Materials in this folder include correspondence, meeting minutes, Harvard University press releases, an invitation to the Board's annual meeting, and pamphlets regarding a new athletic campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-017
This folder contains a draft for the conclusion of a speech delivered by Senator John F. Kennedy at Harvard University.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's commencement address at Harvard University. Materials in this folder include a transcript of the speech excerpted in the Congressional Record and correspondence between the Senator and Harvard Associate Dean Paul M. Herzog.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's article for the Harvard Alumni Bulletin entitled "Why Harvard Men Go Into Politics." Materials in this folder include drafts with handwritten notations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a White House dinner held in honor of the Harvard University Board of Overseers. In his speech the President describes a degree from Harvard as an excellent foundation for government employment, especially diplomatic appointments. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts of the speech, a dinner menu, and a telegram to the President from the Board members. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-003
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and White House physician Dr. Janet Travell. Topics include an invitation from the Air Force to participate in a discussion concerning the treatment of minor injuries, storage of the President's medical records, and new designs for the President's Cabinet chair and swimming pool. Of note is a memorandum regarding the President's medical file from Harvard University where he was a subject in an anthropological study conducted by Dr. Carl Seltzer. Also included is a draft of a speech given by Travell to the Cornell Women's Clubs.