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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-03
In this interview Nolan discusses working with Jesse M. Unruh on putting together the California delegation for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], 1968; raising funds for RFK’s presidential campaign; Carmine S. Bellino as campaign treasurer; treating California like two different states, north and south; campaign staffing issues; RFK’s first campaign visit to California; working with different communities and groups in Los Angeles; campaign scheduling and advance teams; different types of campaign appearances made by RFK; and campaign security and working with the local police, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0977-001
This folder contains lists of California Democratic Council clubs and club presidents for Northern California in 1959. Also included in this folder is a program for the 8th annual convention of the California Democratic Council.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a California Democratic Council convention in Fresno, California. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and the responsibilities of the President of the United States as Chief Executive, as well as a legislative, moral, and party leader.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-015
This folder contains letters and business cards from various individuals from California, telegrams, travel itineraries, and a case study titled, “The Rise of the Democratic Clubs in California,” by Francis Carney. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the California Democratic Council (CDC) Convention, the CDC committee, and support for Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-005
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from California, summary reports from the California Democratic Council (CDC), an issue of Democrats United newspaper, and background information about California delegates. Topics include civil rights, housing, agriculture, natural resources, the economy, election reform, and international relations.