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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JH-01
In this interview Harllee discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during World War II; working with Congressman JFK on selection procedures for Annapolis and West Point, 1947–1948; his impressions of JFK in Congress; working as chairman of Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson [Lyndon B. Johnson] in northern California, 1960; anti-Catholic opposition to JFK in California during the 1960 presidential election; and becoming a member of the Federal Maritime Commission amid changes to the Commission’s powers and functions, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-078a-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), and consists of a letter from Commissioner of the FMC James V. Day to the President officially assuming the duties of the office.
Collection
JHPP
Naval officer. Kennedy friend, associate; member (1961-1969), Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission (1963-1969). Copies of correspondence, memorandums, and news clippings relating to naval affairs, political campaigns, selection of candidates for U.S. service academies, and personal matters.
Collection
USFMC
Records 1961-1963. Microfilm copies of congressional testimony, significant legislation, speeches, press releases, annual reports, and meeting records.