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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-19-B
AR11
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-05
Weaver discusses his background and involvement in housing and urban renewal with the Housing and Home Finance Agency. He discusses issues regarding legislation, budgets, and support for his work, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-04
Weaver discusses the contributions of the Kennedy Administration and John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] personality in relation to urban and rural societies and urbanization. He discusses his relationship with White House staff as well as those within the Housing and Home Finance Agency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-02
Weaver discusses housing and transportation legislation, Congress and their opposition to the bills discussed, as well as grant and loan money negotiations, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RBW-01
Weaver discusses his role as the Administrator of Housing and Home Finance Agency, his acceptance of the position, and the process of appointing staff members. He discusses the Black community, racism, and southern opinion, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HJM-01
Mields discusses his work in the HHFA and his criticisms of Robert Weaver as an administrator, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BTM-01
This interview focuses on the workings of the Housing and Home Finance Agency during the Kennedy administration and efforts to include African Americans in public housing, among other topics.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-006-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-006-004
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-006-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-019
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-014
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-013
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-010-002
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-022-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-022-002
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-021-013
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MPS-01
This interview focuses on Semer’s responsibilities as General Counsel of the Housing and Home Finance Agency (HHFA), President John F. Kennedy’s active efforts to create affordable housing through legislation, and the role of the HHFA, among other issues.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6339-C
Swearing-in Ceremony for Dr. Robert Weaver, Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency in the White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President John F. Kennedy; Robert Weaver and wife Dr. Ella Weaver.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6339-B
Swearing-in Ceremony for Dr. Robert Weaver, Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency in the White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President John F. Kennedy; Robert Weaver and wife Dr. Ella Haith Weaver; Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6339-A
Swearing-in Ceremony for Robert Weaver, Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, in the White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) President John F. Kennedy; Robert Weaver and his wife Dr. Ella Haith Weaver.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6790-C
President John F. Kennedy announces the first public housing planning grant for an Indian (Native American) reservation, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy congratulates the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and the Oglala Sioux Housing Authority. (L-R) President Kennedy; Public Housing Commissioner Marie McGuire; Chief Johnson Holy Rock of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6790-B
President John F. Kennedy announces the first public housing planning grant for an Indian (Native American) reservation, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy congratulates the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and the Oglala Sioux Housing Authority. (L-R) Deputy Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency Jack T. Conway; President Kennedy; Public Housing Commissioner Marie McGuire; Chief Johnson Holy Rock of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; Attorney for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Richard Schifter; Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs for the Housing and Home Finance Agency Fred Forbes.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6790-A
President John F. Kennedy announces the first public housing planning grant for an Indian (Native American) reservation, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy congratulates the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and the Oglala Sioux Housing Authority. (L-R) Deputy Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency Jack T. Conway; President Kennedy; Public Housing Commissioner Marie McGuire; Chief Johnson Holy Rock of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; Attorney for the Oglala Sioux Tribe Richard Schifter; Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs for the Housing and Home Finance Agency Fred Forbes.