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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-JSG-02
Gleason discusses civil rights issues, building VA hospitals, working with members of Congress, participation in committees, and operation of the administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RD-02
Donahue discusses recruiting talent for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) administration, working with the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration, and JFK’s treatment of his staff and cabinet, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-006-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-017
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-010
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-009
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-017-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-021-005
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-021-003
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-020-017
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF42-019
This folder contains material related to the legislative plans of various agencies for the 87th Congress, 2nd Session, which began in January 1962. In addition to information from the Council of Economic Advisers, there are also proposed legislative programs submitted by the Post Office Department, Civil Service Commission, United States Information Agency, General Services Administration, Panama Canal Zone Government, Department of Justice, Federal Communications Commission, Department of Labor, and Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-001-010
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 include labor laws specifically related to women; women's civil and political rights; and administrative matters related to the Commission's presentation of its final report.
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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-004-001
This folder contains U.S. Civil Service Commission reports collected by the President's Commission on the Status of Women, including "Occupations of Federal White Collar Workers" and "Occupations and Salaries of Women in the Federal Service."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-004-018
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-014-005
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-014-002
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-013-018
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-013-015
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-013-004
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-011-027
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-010-025
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF22-005
This folder contains Walter W. Heller's correspondence with the Civil Service Commission. Types of material include letters, memoranda, directives, and brochures. Correspondents include John W. Macy, Jr. (chairman). The file also contains material on the Commission's program for employment of the physically handicapped.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF42-013
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a Civil Service Commission report on S.J. Res. 105, a joint resolution to authorize appointment of a Presidential Commission on Automation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0410-005
This folder contains two announcements issued by the Civil Service Commission regarding examinations for vacant positions at the Post Office.