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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-MF18-003
This folder contains news clippings and articles about public government buildings. Topics include updates on proposed building projects and critiques of architectural style.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF15-017
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence pertaining to the architectural design of federal buildings.
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.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF15-003
This folder contains two memorandums regarding the National Cultural Center (later renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) in Washington, D.C.
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-MF15-002
This folder contains correspondence pertaining to plans for a new federal office building in Foley Square in New York City, New York.
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-JKC-01
Carr discusses his appointment and duties as Under Secretary of the Interior, other Kennedy Administration appointees to the Department of the Interior, and power and water projects, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OB-11
Beaty discusses interactions between the State Department and the Fish and Wildlife Service over international treaties, and Udall’s international trips during his time as Secretary of Interior, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OB-10
Beaty discusses conflicts of interest between current and former government employees and industry; public works projects including desalinization, dams, and tidal power; relations between the U.S. and Mexico over water rights to the Colorado River, among other issues.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-01
Boutin discusses the 1960 Democratic primary in New Hampshire; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; reforms that he made in the General Service Administration in personnel practices, bidding and contracting, and implementing equal opportunity programs; the stockpile investigation; and John F. Kennedy’s involvement in planning his presidential library, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DCB-01
Bok discusses the Kennedy School of Government, the Harvard Institute of Politics, and problems with the original plan to build the John F. Kennedy presidential library in Cambridge, MA, among other issues.