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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KGH-01
In this interview Heath discusses her family and her childhood; how she reached her chosen career path; obstacles to her advancement because of her gender; studying at American University and at Syracuse University; myths of the “male chauvinists’ world”; taking a women’s studies course; working while in school; running a cost of living survey for the Department of Labor in Rochester, NY, and then in Richmond, VA; the Temporary Emergency Relief Administration; working with the disadvantaged during the Depression; the “great American dream”; the effectiveness of institutionalization and the rise in bureaucracy; the National Association of Deans of Women; stigmas attached to higher education; the Civil Service Commission; working during World War II with various organizations, including the Norden Company in Elmira, NY, at the bombsight plant and the United States Army; the attitude towards women in war work; and writing her dissertation and getting her doctorate, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GA-01
Aiken discusses his dealings with John F. Kennedy on issues such as the Battle Act amendment, the Test Ban Treaty, the Passamaquoddy Project, wheat sales to Russia and Aiken’s trip to Moscow, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-23-C
ST02
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-04-B
KN03
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BJC-03
In this interview she discusses press operations during the Bay of Pigs, the challenges faced by women in politics, and press operations during international trips, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BJC-02
In this interview she discusses the White House photographers, Pierre Salinger’s policies, White House pressoperations, and the Kennedy family’s reaction to press coverage, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BJC-01
In this interview Coleman discusses Pierre Salinger’s press operations during the 1960 primaries and the presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention, and Salinger’s relationship with the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MRB-01
Benson discusses the 1960 primary campaigns in Wisconsin and West Virginia, including campaign teas and rallies and John F. Kennedy’s rapport with voters, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SB-01
Beer discusses John F. Kennedy''s place in the Democratic Party and relationship with Democratic politicians, social issues and social programs, his extramarital affairs and those of other politicians, and various academics involved with the Kennedy administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RB-01
Batson discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) senate and presidential campaigns, disappointment over JFK’s civil rights record, and the 1962 Senate race between Edward Moore Kennedy and Edward J. McCormack, Jr., among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHB-01
Bookbinder discusses John F. Kennedy’s work on labor legislation during him time in Congress, the Kennedy administration’s work on civil rights issues, and addresses various criticisms of JFK and his administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CB-01
Boggs discusses her work on John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) presidential campaign and inaugural ball, reflections on JFK’s time in Congress and as president, and anecdotes about her friendship with the Kennedys, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWM-02
This interview focuses on federal salary reform during the Kennedy administration, equal employment for women and African Americans, and the Presidential Medals of Freedom project, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KSL-03
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential campaign and women’s role in the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KSL-02
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic National Convention and the leadership within the Democratic National Committee, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KSL-01
This interview focuses on a luncheon with John F. Kennedy, the selection of a chairman for the Democratic National Convention, and the 1960 presidential election, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAL-02
Lester discusses the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAL-01
Lester discusses his work with Senator John F. Kennedy on labor issues, advising him during the 1960 presidential campaign, work as a labor negotiator, and the President’s Commission on the Status of Women, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BG-01
Gamarekian discusses the operation of the Press Office, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LK-01
Knebel discusses covering JFK, Jacqueline B. Kennedy, and RFK during the 1950s and 1960s, conversations with JFK about Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, connections with members of Rafael Trujillo regime, JFK’s attitudes towards women, and Sorensen's role.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAED-01
Dodson discusses the Labor department under the John F. Kennedy administration, the problems in the Labor department, and women in high-ranking positions, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SD-01
Davis discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing in, and the press coverage of the White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMC-01
Washington, DC Newspaper Correspondent, discusses covering John F. Kennedy’s time in Washington D.C. as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PF-01
Fitzgerald discusses her involvement in organizing women’s teas and receptions for Kennedy’s 1952 senatorial campaign; 1958 senatorial campaign; and 1960 presidential primary and presidential campaign.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-007
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 recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gives states the right to determine the legality of abortion, and the potential impact on the right of women to make decisions on abortion. The episode aired on Tuesday, July 25, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.