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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-EBS-01
Interviewee(s)
Staats, Elmer B. (Elmer Boyd), 1914-2011
Biographical Note
Elmer B. Staats (1914-2011) served as the Deputy Director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1950 to 1953, and from 1958 to 1966.
Interviewer(s)
Robert C. Turner
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Staats’ role within the Bureau, John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s work habits in the White House, and JFK’s interest in the development of science and technology in government affairs, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
13 July 1964
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Elmer B. Staats, recorded interview by Robert C. Turner, July 13, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Organization(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1966-023
Transcript
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