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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-02
In this interview Boutin discusses New Hampshire politics; presidential elections and Democratic National Conventions from 1956 through 1968; various staff members of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign from 1956 to 1960; JFK’s presidential campaign in several different states; the 1960 presidential primary in New Hampshire; working as the Administrator of the General Services Administration [GSA], including public works projects, federal buildings and sites, reorganization of GSA structure and personnel, and working with Congress and other federal agencies on GSA matters; the National Archives and Records Administration and presidential libraries; the Democratic National Committee during JFK’s Administration; Boutin’s memories of immediately following JFK’s assassination in 1963; tensions between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and “Johnson people” versus “Kennedy people,” among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WLD-02
Dunfey discusses the Democratic National Committee (DNC), his 1967 resignation from the DNC, and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign in New England, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-017
This file contains a draft of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Jefferson-Jackson day dinner in Bismarck, North Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses bi-partisan leadership and the United States economy, and a need for legislation to strengthen the agricultural industry. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy. Also included are drafts of speeches for Jefferson-Jackson day dinners in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-006
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Voice of New Hampshire,” given in Dover, New Hampshire discussing the 1960 presidential campaign, the New Hampshire state presidential primary, and a need for Democratic leadership in the White House.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF24-016
This folder contains Bernard Boutin's correspondence related to political publications during his time at the General Services Administration. It includes an article about William L. Dunfey that Boutin wrote for the first issue of The Voice, the New Hampshire Democratic State Committee newsletter, and a copy of a Drew Pearson column about the Republican party in New Hampshire.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF24-012
This folder contains Bernard Boutin's general political correspondence during his time at the General Services Administration. Types of items include letters, memoranda, newsletters, news clippings, and event tickets. Much of the correspondence is from the Democratic National Committee, the New Hampshire Democratic State Committee, and individuals from Boutin's hometown of Laconia, N.H.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-002
This folder contains excerpts of the Congressional Record, press releases, statements, and speeches given in California, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Oregon by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the religious issue, education, the aged, the Presidency and foreign policy, and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties. Also included in this folder are numerous statements by Senator Kennedy in Illinois asking for support and discussing general issues of the campaign.