Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-005
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Pennsylvania concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters discussing the oath taken by the Knights of Columbus.