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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-002-005
This folder contains letters sent to all members of the President's Commission on the Status of Women, summarizing the Commission's actions, meetings, goals, and recommendations. Topics of discussion include education, social insurance and taxes; labor and equal equal employment for women; women's civil and political rights; and a tribute to the late Eleanor Roosevelt, Chair of the Commission, as well as the creation of the Eleanor Roosevelt Foundation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-032-008
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Chairman of the President's Commission on the Status of Women and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Materials mainly consist of Mrs. Roosevelt's views and advice on domestic and political affairs, personal correspondence, and press releases. Of note is a letter from Mrs. Roosevelt thanking President Kennedy for nominating her for the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize; a transcript of an interview with Mrs. Roosevelt and President Kennedy for the "Prospects of Mankind" television series; and correspondence regarding high altitude nuclear testing. Also of interest are materials pertaining to Mrs. Roosevelt's role as the Chairman of the President's Commission on the Status of Women, including a progress report on the work of the President's Commission on the Status of Women. This folder also contains materials concerning the death of Mrs. Roosevelt on November 7, 1962, including letters from other members of the Roosevelt family.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-032-007
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Chairman of the President's Commission on the Status of Women and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Materials mainly consist of Mrs. Roosevelt's views and advice on human rights, domestic and political affairs, and personal correspondence. Topics include the need for an improved information program for Veterans' benefits, the "Prospects of Mankind" television series, and Mrs. Roosevelt's work for humanitarian and civil rights causes. Of note are letters from Mrs. Roosevelt thanking President Kennedy for appointing her delegate to the United Nations and Chairman of the President's Commission on the Status of Women; and correspondence regarding Mrs. Roosevelt's opinion of President Kennedy's oratory skills. A letter from Mrs. Roosevelt's son, James Roosevelt, to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-010-006
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding efforts by the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) to end racial discrimination in local chapters; the death of former First Lady and Chairman of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women Eleanor Roosevelt; condolences to families who lost relatives in the Vietnam War; and expressions of congratulations for various occasions.