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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF10-001
This folder contains letters, memoranda, press releases, maps, and photographs regarding the disposition of and potential uses for a portion of the Veterans Administration Center in Los Angeles, California, which was deemed surplus federal property. Correspondents include local citizens, elected officials, other government agencies, and commercial businesses. Some of the property was ultimately transferred to the U.S. Post Office.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FCB-01
Belen discusses the congressional retirement program, relations between the Kennedy White House and the Postal Service, and the Plymouth mail robbery, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HWB-01
Brawley discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, the postal rate increase during the Kennedy administration, and the process of raising wages for government employees, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FG-01
Gates discusses the 1960 presidential campaign against Hubert H. Humphrey, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and appointment to the Post Office Advisory Board, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JED-01
Day discusses his appointment as Postmaster General, John F. Kennedy’s relationship with his cabinet members, and his 1963 resignation as Postmaster General, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CHE-01
Earl discusses the Post Office Advisory Board and JFK’s campaign in the Southwest, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TJM-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential campaign, working as a consultant for the Kennedy administration, and working for the Post Office, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAS-01
This interview focuses on Spolar’s work on the campaign trail, JFK’s success at mobilizing the youth vote, and obstacles encountered during the campaign and early days of JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RIJM-02
This interview focuses on the workings of the Post Office Department during the Kennedy administration, integration in the Post Office, and legislation concerning the Post Office, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JFR-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s attempts to win the support of the Washington D.C. delegates during the 1960 Democratic primary and Reilly’s appointment to the Post Office Advisory Board, among other topics.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-230-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Flower Garden at an unveiling ceremony for a commemorative stamp honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In his speech President Kennedy discusses Eleanor Roosevelt’s contributions to social reform issues, specifically noting her involvement in creating the United Nation’s Declaration of Human Rights.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-206-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of The Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots in the new flower garden of the White House following the issuance of an Amelia Earhart commemorative stamp. In his speech the President discusses the administration's efforts to ensure equal rights for women.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-05-01-A
AR35
Collection
USG
Motion picture films and other audiovisual materials created or commissioned by Departments and Agencies of the United States Government, including United States Information Agency / Service (USIA/USIS); Departments of Defense, Army, Air Force, Labor, Commerce, Agriculture, and Interior; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); others.
Textual folder
Ira Kapenstein Personal Papers
IKPP-008-003
This folder contains correspondence and drafts concerning an article written by Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien for Playboy magazine, which was ultimately not published.
Textual folder
Ira Kapenstein Personal Papers
IKPP-008-002
This folder contains photographs of Post Office events and subjects, mainly featuring Postmaster General John A. Gronouski. Original photographs have been transferred to the Audiovisual Department.
Textual folder
Ira Kapenstein Personal Papers
IKPP-008-001
This folder contains photographs of Post Office events and subjects, mainly the swearing-in ceremony for Postmaster General John A. Gronouski. Original photographs have been transferred to the Audiovisual Department.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00982-044
Textual folder
Ira Kapenstein Personal Papers
IKPP-010-001
Textual folder
Ira Kapenstein Personal Papers
IKPP-009-011
Textual folder
Ira Kapenstein Personal Papers
IKPP-009-010
Includes one misfiled memorandum from February 1964.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-005-004
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-013-015