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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CHAH-02
In this interview Horsky discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the aesthetic development of the National Capital Area; JFK’s reaction to the January 1963 issue of the Architectural Forum magazine; new appointments to the Commission on Fine Arts; the development along the shores of the Potomac River; the problem of mass transportation within the District of Columbia; the National Capital Transportation Agency; the development of highways within the District; civil rights marches in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1963; the attempt to better public higher education in the District; and D.C.’s high crime rates, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUG-01
In this interview Heckscher discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as an “inspiration to cultural life”; Heckscher’s involvement in government affairs prior to becoming a Special Consultant to the President; the invitation of 168 artists to JFK’s 1961 inauguration and its impact; how Heckscher came to work for the White House; discussing Heckscher’s position with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; the reasoning behind the creation of the new position of Special Consultant on the Arts and the favorable public reaction to it; enlarging the definition of “The Arts,” especially regarding architecture; Arthur Goldberg; the establishment of the Freedom Medal; creating the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts through executive order; personal impressions of JFK; setting up Heckscher’s office and staff; how Heckscher was meant to advise JFK and what his position entailed; the Cultural Center [Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]; conversations with JFK; Mrs. Kennedy’s expansive work for the arts; the arts as part of national policy; working with other White House staff members and other Departments; designing special postage stamps; what the President’s role in the arts should be; and the Fine Arts Commission, among other issues.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF18-004
This folder contains news clippings and articles about pertaining to the demolition of temporary federal office buildings on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF15-011
This folder contains material pertaining to the demolition of seven temporary government office buildings and the Fisheries Building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Items include the bid specifications and bidding forms for the project.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-ND-A
ST05
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-27-C
ST05
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-09-G
ST03
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-07-26-H
ST03
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-07-19-D
ST03
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-06-C
ST04
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-01-D
ST04
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-16-D
ST03
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-10-04-G
ST05
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-04-26-C
KN03
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF15-001
This folder contains memoranda, correspondence, reports, and news clippings pertaining to the Ad Hoc Committee on Space, which was created to assess the federal government's immediate and long-term office space needs. Items include a copy of the committee's final report; various calculations concerning the current and projected office space needs of the General Services Administration (GSA); a map of public (government) buildings in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C.; a report by the GSA titled "Semi-Annual Report on Utilization of Federal Space in the District of Columbia and Metropolitan Area as of June 30, 1961"; and a report titled "A Policies Plan for the Year 2000: The Nation's Capital" by the National Capital Planning Commission and the National Capital Regional Planning Council.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEB-03
Byrne discusses press relations at the General Services Administration; construction of government buildings, including the Executive Office Building in Lafayette Park; and scandals during and criticisms of the Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-010
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, articles, and press releases regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include gifts of chandeliers, marble, and a Stradivarius violin; and lists of potential members for the Board of Trustees.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, and news articles regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include the design and geographic location of the building, members of the Board of Trustees, and press releases concerning a commission by the Center for a new work by composer Leonard Bernstein to be performed at the Center's opening. Contains five photographic prints.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF051-001
This folder contains correspondence, news clippings, an architectural brochure, and a report in the Congressional Record by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan on the Federal Triangle Development Act for development of the United States International Cultural and Trade Center at the Federal Triangle. Of note is correspondence between Senator Moynihan and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-020-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a construction proposal for a new office building on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., for use by the staff of the Supreme Court of the United States, and whether a portion of the building could be used by congressional staff. The episode aired on Monday, April 11, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-24-A
AR21, ST10
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-07-I
KN16
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-09-B
ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-25-J
KN23
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-17-D
AR28, KN24