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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-043-014
For separated oversize material (OVZ-136/3.5.-#6), see Box MAP059.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-108-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's visit to Illinois and Ohio. Materials in this folder include a campaign flyer for Charles H. Babcock of Ohio, a briefing on weather conditions for the duration of the trip, and a memorandum on housing, juvenile delinquency, and the unemployment rate in Cleveland with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech upon receipt of the Man of the Year Award given by the Polish Daily News in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses communist influence in Poland and proposes foreign aid measures to decrease Polish dependence on the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "The Challenge We Face," given at the National Conference of Christians and Jews dinner in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses threats posed by the Soviet Union including military power and preparedness, scientific and technological advancements, and economic and political strength.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-016
This folder contains a copy of Robert F. Kennedy’s speech before the Inland Daily Press Association in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech Kennedy discusses his work as Chief Counsel of the Senate Labor Rackets Committee in combating labor racketeering and the ongoing investigations of the committee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-010
This folder contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an Economic Club dinner in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses the global economy, the disparity between industrial and non-industrial countries, and a need for foreign and economic aid to non-industrial countries in order to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-009
This folder contains a letter to Senator John F. Kennedy’s office from the office of Earl S. Lathrop, director of the National Committee of Business and Professional Men for Kennedy-Johnson, concerning the Senator’s personal stationery.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-008
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's partial remarks before the Executives' Club in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses proposals for increased United States involvement in Southeast Asia to address the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-014
This folder contains a copy and drafts of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given at the annual dinner of the Democratic Party of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses the upcoming elections of 1958 and 1960, Modern Republicanism, the Republican Party's foreign policy record, and foreign aid to Poland. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-014
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s convocation speech at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. In his speech titled, "Politics: Our Most Neglected Profession," the Senator discusses the shared histories of scholars and politicians and a need for greater scholarship in politics. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-024
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's introduction and nomination of former Governor of Illinois Adlai Stevenson for the office of President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. In his introduction the Senator discusses Governor Stevenson's candidacy, foreign policy, and economic issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-007
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's St. Patrick's Day speech before the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses Irish history and the growing threat of Communism. Also included in this folder is a copy of a poem by Thomas Osborne Davis. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-009
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Chicago Daily News Youth Achievement Awards Program in Chicago, Illinois, discussing the important role of education in creating strong leaders and encourages students to consider a career in public service.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-006
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic luncheon in East Chicago, Indiana discussing economic issues under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Midwest Farm Conference in Springfield, Illinois discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and a need for new leadership to address issues in the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-081
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America convention in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership to strengthen the United States and protect against the growing threat of communism, and discusses political party divisions on economic issues, including those relating to labor and housing legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-011
This folder contains letters to Senator John F. Kennedy from various individuals, primarily in Illinois and Florida, concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-005
This folder contains correspondence between James Wine, adviser on religious issues for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign; J. Arthur Lazell, Community Relations manager on religious issues for Senator Kennedy’s campaign; and various individuals from Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, and Pennsylvania. Topics include the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II. Also included in this folder is a statement by religious leader Norman Vincent Peale.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF20-006
This folder contains material pertaining to federal public works projects in Illinois. Topics include federal buildings in Chicago and Edwardsville.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-017
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a dinner for the Democratic Party of Cook County held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the President highlights the fundamental differences between the country's political parties, and discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Illinois in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. He encourages his audience to elect Senatorial candidate Sidney Yates. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President, in addition to a program for the dinner.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. In his speech the President discusses how partisan politics have negatively affected the country's agricultural welfare, and encourages his audience to elect Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. Materials in this folder include memoranda, a draft, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President, in addition to note cards with talking points and a telegram of suggested remarks from economist and Illinois Senator Paul H. Douglas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-019-019
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Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-073-001
This photograph album, compiled by Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, documents her life, travels, and social activities from 1939 to 1942. Photographs document time spent at the Kennedy family’s residences in Palm Beach in Florida, Hyannis Port in Massachusetts, and Bronxville in New York; aboard the S.S. Washington en route to New York City, New York, from Europe; at the 1939 New York World’s Fair; in Sainte-Marguerite-du-lac-Masson in Quebec, Canada; at the Maryland Hunt Cup near Reisterstown, Maryland; at the Berkshire Music Festival (now called the Tanglewood Music Festival) in Lenox, Massachusetts; at Bailey’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island; as a bridesmaid in the wedding of Kennedy family friend, Anne McDonnell, to Henry Ford II, in Southampton, New York; at the Edgartown Regatta on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; on a camping trip in Wise River, Montana; on a trip to England; at the Beachcomber Lounge in Boston, Massachusetts; at Club Waikiki in New York City; at the Scranton family estate in Scranton, Pennsylvania; on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota; at the Coleman and Schweppe family estates in Lake Forest, Illinois; and at parties at both Kathleen’s apartment and the apartment of Kennedy family friend Inga Arvad in Washington, D.C. Other locations pictured include Narragansett, Rhode Island; Greenwich, Connecticut; Lexington and Chatham, Massachusetts; Seminole, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Charleston, South Carolina. Family members pictured in photographs include Kathleen’s parents, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; her siblings, Joseph P. “Joe” Kennedy, Jr., John F. “Jack” Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Patricia “Pat” Kennedy, Robert F. “Bob/Bobbie” [sic] Kennedy; Jean Kennedy, and Edward M. “Ted/Teddy” Kennedy; her grandparents, John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald and Mary Josephine Hannon Fitzgerald; and cousin, Joseph Francis “Joey” Gargan, Jr. Over one hundred friends and acquaintances also appear in photographs, many of whom are identified in original captions. Those who appear more than once within the album include: Edward E. Moore and Mary Moore; Tom Killefer; Torbert "Torb" Macdonald; Richard J. “Dick” Cotter, Jr.; Nancy Van Vleck; Beverley A. “Bev” Bogert; C. Z. “Cizzie” Cochrane; John “Zeke” Coleman, Jr.; Nancy Tenney; Charlotte McDonnell; Francis Huger “Mac” McAdoo, Jr.; Cynthia “Cynth” McAdoo; Kirk LeMoyne “Lem/Leem” Billings; Thomas Henry “Harry” Dixon; John “Johnny” Pyne; Appie Whitney; Eben Pyne; Alison “Allie/Ally” Pyne; Cammann “Cam” Newberry; Constance “Connie” Shepard; James Ayer “Jim” Rousmaniere; Helen MacDonald; Marie Murray; Cyrus Robinson “Cy” Taylor; Nelson Macy, Jr.; William Fuller “Bill” Borland; George Morris Cheston; William Warren “Bill” Scranton; Abbott Widdicombe; Gaspard d’Andelot “Don” Belin; Harriet Bundy “Hattie” Belin; Stanley Rogers “Stan” Resor; Anne Reed; Charles Alfred “Chuckie/Chucky” Pillsbury; Jane "Pil" Pillsbury; Muriel Macy; Demarest "Demi" Lloyd, Jr.; George Houk Mead, Jr.; Richard R. “Dick” Flood; Elizabeth Wayne “Betty” Coxe; Charles “Chuck” Spalding; Inga Arvad; and Mary Dickey. Also pictured are industrialist Henry Ford, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Clementine Ogilvy Spencer Churchill. Original handwritten captions are written in black ink on many of the leaves. This photograph album contains 636 photographic prints and two photo fragments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-013
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Chicago, Illinois regarding industry, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, Soviet Union and colonialism, and United States policy towards Poland and Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-012
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning education, Communism, social security, the aged, international relations, employment, and discrepancies between Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s voting record and campaign platform. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule and travel itinerary for Illinois.