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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CMC-02
Clifford discusses his work on the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and advising Jackie Kennedy with the Fine Arts Committee for the White House, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-03
In this interview Carver discusses federal regulation of the Alaska Railroad, including rates and personnel; the debate over congressional oversight versus executive prerogatives in acquiring areas for the National Park Service; the interaction between the Department of the Interior and then First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis to preserve the White House as a monument; and the management style of Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MAL-01
In this interview Lasker discusses her work lobbying for different health and medical programs such as a presidential commission on strokes; her encounters with John F. Kennedy [JFK], both in the White House and socially; her friendship with Adlai E. Stevenson and his experience during the 1960 presidential campaigns; and her work on the National Cultural Center Board which she suggested be renamed as a memorial for JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WVE-01
Elder discusses the White House renovation project, the media attention, and the roles of JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, among other issues.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF035-004
This file contains memoranda and letters regarding the White House Historical Association including potential features by Parade and Family Circle magazines, a statement of policies, an agreement to loan transparencies to the United States Information Agency (USIA), and the publication and sales of the White House Guide Book.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF035-003
This file contains a press release and a certificate of incorporation establishing the White House Historical Association. Also included is a proposal by United States Productions (also known as United States Pictures) for a film program on the White House called, “The President’s House.”
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-28-C
AR23, ST11
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-303-1-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley (at microphones), delivers remarks upon presenting copies of the book. Looking on (L-R): President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor; President Kennedy; Mrs. Kennedy; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0083
Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor speaking during a ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: President Kennedy, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor, Mrs. Kennedy, Lorraine W. Pearce, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Melvin M. Payne, Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, Robert L. Breeden, and a man identified as a member of the National Geographic staff. This photograph is also in Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs Collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-K).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0081
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: President Kennedy, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor (foreground), an unidentified man (partially obscured), Mrs. Kennedy, Lorraine W. Pearce, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Melvin M. Payne, Nash Castro, and T. Sutton Jett. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-J).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0079
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor, President Kennedy, an unidentified man (facing away), Mrs. Kennedy, Lorraine W. Pearce, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Melvin M. Payne, Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, and Robert L. Breeden. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-I).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0077
President John F. Kennedy speaking during a ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor, the President, Mrs. Kennedy, David E. Finley, Lorraine W. Pearce, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Melvin M. Payne, Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, Robert L. Breeden, and a man identified as a member of the National Geographic staff. A typed description is taped to the photograph. This photograph is also in Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-H).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0075
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: an unidentified man (partially obscured), Lorraine W. Pearce, an unidentified woman, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor (holding his hands behind his back), Melvin M. Payne, Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, Mrs. Kennedy (facing away), an unidentified man (partially obscured), a man identified as a member of the National Geographic staff, and other unidentified men. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-G).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0073
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: an unidentified woman, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Melvin M. Payne, Nash Castro, President Kennedy (facing away), T. Sutton Jett, Lorraine W. Pearce, Robert L. Breeden, a man identified as a member of the National Geographic staff, an unidentified man, Mrs. Kennedy, and other unidentified individuals. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-F).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0071
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: an unidentified woman, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, President Kennedy (facing away), an unidentified man (partially obscured), Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, Lorraine W. Pearce, Robert L. Breeden, a man identified as a member of the National Geographic staff, an unidentified man, Mrs. Kennedy, and an unidentified woman. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-E).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0069
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: President Kennedy, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, an unidentified man (partially obscured), Mrs. Kennedy (facing away), Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, Lorraine W. Pearce, Robert L. Breeden, a man identified as a member of the National Geographic staff, and an unidentified woman. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-D).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0067
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: Mrs. Kennedy, Lorraine W. Pearce, Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Melvin M. Payne (partially obscured), President Kennedy (facing away), Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, and Robert L. Breeden. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-B).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-010-p0065
Ceremony in the White House Conference Room (also known as the Fish Room). Members of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association present to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy the first copy of the new White House Guide Book. Standing left to right are: Nash Castro, T. Sutton Jett, Lorraine W. Pearce, three unidentified men (one partially obscured), President Kennedy, and other unidentified individuals. This photograph is also in the Abbie Rowe (National Park Service) series, White House Photographs collection (see JFKWHP-AR7326-A).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C2-8-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. Left to right: President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor; President Kennedy; Mrs. Kennedy; Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blemish at top right of image is original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C2-7-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. President Kennedy (at microphones) delivers remarks upon receiving copies of the book. Looking on (L-R): President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor; Mrs. Kennedy; Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C2-4-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor (at microphones), presents copies of the book to Mrs. Kennedy. Left to right: Dr. Grosvenor; President Kennedy (mostly hidden); Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley; the First Lady; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne; Assistant Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Administrative Officer of the WHHA, Nash Castro (mostly hidden on edge of frame). Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C2-3-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor (at microphones), delivers remarks upon presenting copies of the book. Looking on (L-R): President Kennedy; Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley; Mrs. Kennedy; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne; Assistant Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Administrative Officer of the WHHA, Nash Castro. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C2-2-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. Left to right: President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor; Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley (mostly hidden); Mrs. Kennedy; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne; Assistant Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Administrative Officer of the WHHA, Nash Castro; Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Executive Secretary of the WHHA, T. Sutton Jett; Assistant Illustrations Editor for the NGS, Robert L. Breeden (mostly hidden); President Kennedy (mostly hidden on edge of frame). Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C2-1-62
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. President Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy view copies of the book. Left to right: President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor; the President; the First Lady; Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, David E. Finley; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Scratches and blemishes on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7326-K
Presentation of the new White House guide book to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by members of the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the White House Historical Association (WHHA); "The White House: An Historic Guide," a joint publication of the NGS and the WHHA, was printed by Judd & Detweiler, Inc. President and Editor of the NGS, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor (at microphones), delivers remarks upon presenting copies of the book. Looking on (L-R): President Kennedy; Mrs. Kennedy; White House Curator, Lorraine Waxman Pearce; Ann Mehl of the WHHA (in back, mostly hidden); Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of the WHHA, Dr. Leonard Carmichael; Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS, Dr. Melvin M. Payne; Assistant Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Administrative Officer of the WHHA, Nash Castro; Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Executive Secretary of the WHHA, T. Sutton Jett; Assistant Illustrations Editor for the NGS, Robert L. Breeden; Executive Assistant to Dr. Grosvenor, Herman J. A. C. Arens. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.