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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-02
In this interview Boutin discusses New Hampshire politics; presidential elections and Democratic National Conventions from 1956 through 1968; various staff members of John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign from 1956 to 1960; JFK’s presidential campaign in several different states; the 1960 presidential primary in New Hampshire; working as the Administrator of the General Services Administration [GSA], including public works projects, federal buildings and sites, reorganization of GSA structure and personnel, and working with Congress and other federal agencies on GSA matters; the National Archives and Records Administration and presidential libraries; the Democratic National Committee during JFK’s Administration; Boutin’s memories of immediately following JFK’s assassination in 1963; tensions between Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson; and “Johnson people” versus “Kennedy people,” among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BLB-01
Boutin discusses the 1960 Democratic primary in New Hampshire; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; reforms that he made in the General Service Administration in personnel practices, bidding and contracting, and implementing equal opportunity programs; the stockpile investigation; and John F. Kennedy’s involvement in planning his presidential library, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FAF-03
Forbes discusses creating and editing the Kennedy Convention Bulletin, his first days in Washington on the Housing and Home Finance Agency, and the White House regional conferences, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FAF-01
Forbes discusses the New Hampshire primary, opponents in the campaign, and the Kennedy family’s visits to New Hampshire, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MF-05
Feldman discusses the organization of the senate office, deciding where to run 1960 primary campaigns, and evaluating the primary candidates, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-004-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the clearance given by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant in New Hampshire to begin operating at low power level. The episode aired on Friday, July 7, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-01
Edelman discusses why Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) decided to run for president in 1968, RFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson, and his position on the Vietnam War, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WLD-02
Dunfey discusses the Democratic National Committee (DNC), his 1967 resignation from the DNC, and Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign in New England, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WLD-01
Dunfey discusses his work on the Democratic National Committee, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 New Hampshire presidential primary campaign, and his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-006-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate an initiative to shrink the emergency evacuation zone around the nuclear power plant at Seabrook, New Hampshire. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 6, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the decision by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to grant an operating license to the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant in New Hampshire, and concerns about public safety. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 13, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-01
In this interview Nolan discusses discussions of the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] running for President in 1968; helping plan RFK’s trip to Eastern Europe in 1967 and opposition to the trip; Nolan’s trip to Vietnam; RFK’s decision not to visit Vietnam; working with Senator RFK; the Tet Offensive, 1968, and changing views of the Vietnam War; discussing Eugene McCarthy’s 1968 presidential campaign with RFK; traveling to California for RFK; and working with Jesse M. Unruh in California, among other issues.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-006
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-28-C
AR26, ST13, KN21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-15-C
AR17, KN13
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-004-038
Contains 12 photographic prints: (KFC929N, KFC927N, KFC926N, KFC923N, KFC924N, KFC925N, KFC928N, KFC930N, KFC931N, KFC919N, KFC920N, KFC921N)
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-013-019
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-023
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's televised remarks given in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator answers nine of the most common questions that he received throughout the campaign. He covers a variety of topics including foreign policy, religion, agriculture, education, the federal budget, and small business. The questions are read by his sisters, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-022
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a park in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator talks about New Hampshire's key role in the election, and discusses the natural resources and economy of the New England region.
Textual folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-047-001
This photograph album was first compiled by Rosemary Kennedy as a birthday gift for her sister, Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, in 1929, with later photographs added by Kathleen. The gold stamped title on the cover reads, “Photographs.” An original handwritten inscription on the inside front cover reads, "Kathleen, From Rose happy birthday Feb. 1929," in white ink. Original captions are written in white ink and pencil in both Rosemary’s and Kathleen’s hand. Photographs document the family life, travels, and social activities of the Kennedy family from 1927 to 1936. In addition to Rosemary (referred to as “Rose” in original captions) and Kathleen, those pictured include their parents, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; their siblings, Joseph P. “Joe” Kennedy, Jr., John F. "Jack" Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Patricia "Pat" Kennedy, Jean Kennedy, and Edward M. "Ted/Teddy" Kennedy; their aunt, Agnes Fitzgerald Gargan, and her husband Joseph Francis Gargan, Sr.; governesses to the Kennedy children, Alice Cahill and Elizabeth Dunn; nanny to the Kennedy children, Katherine “Kikoo” Conboy; family friends, Edward E. “Eddie” Moore, Kirk LeMoyne “Lem” Billings, Mary O’Keefe, Mary Veronica “Von” Rice, and Mary Frances "Sancy" Falvey; and family dogs, Buddy and Skippy. Of note are photographs of Kennedy family members and friends at the family’s residences in Bronxville in New York, Hyannis Port in Massachusetts, and Palm Beach in Florida; a visit to the Hippodrome Theatre in New York City, where the children posed with a baby elephant; Joseph, Sr., and Rose with actor Fred Thomson and screenwriter Frances Marion in California; and Kathleen and other campers and counselors at Sargent Camp in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Other locations and historic sites featured in photographs include the White House and United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.; the National Monument to the Forefathers and Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts; the Potomac River; and George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia. Original handwritten inscriptions are written in blue ink and pencil on the versos of many photographs. This photograph album contains 154 photographic prints, two photographic postcards, and one contact print of a strip of four 35mm black and white negatives.
Textual folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-045-001
This camp log, kept by Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., documents his time spent at Camp Wyanoke in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, during the summer of 1925. The gold stamped title on the cover reads, “My Camp Log.” The pages in the first section of the log are pre-printed with topical page titles, such as “Camp Friends,” “What I Have Done in and on the Water this Summer,” and “Flowers and Plants I Have Recognized.” Later pages in the “Daily Log” section are pre-printed with calendar dates, starting with June 29 and ending with September 2. Handwritten entries in pencil describe sporting events, nature activities, and other aspects of daily life at summer camp. Photographs capture views of the Camp Wyanoke grounds, including Joseph, Jr.'s cabin, "Glenoke," as well as scenic vistas of mountains and lakes, including Mirror Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee. Also seen in the photographs are several of his campmates and counselors, identified in original handwritten captions: "Mr. Risser," "Monkey," "Olson," "Treadway," "Floorman," "Pinkee," "Grant," and "Evans." Original handwritten captions are written in black ink on the leaves beneath most photographs. This camp log contains handwritten journal entries, as well as 13 photographic prints; the last ten pages of the diary are blank.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0954-022
This folder contains itineraries, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy’s trip to Laconia, New Hampshire as part of Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0954-021
This folder contains a press release concerning Rose Kennedy’s visit to New Hampshire as part of Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0954-020
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy’s trip to Suncook, New Hampshire as part of Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0954-019
This folder contains a schedule for Senator John F. Kennedy’s trip to New Hampshire as part of his presidential campaign.