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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-PB-01
Interviewee(s)
Bruce, Preston, 1908-1994
Biographical Note
(1906 - 1994) White House doorman (1953 - 1977).
Interviewer(s)
Nancy Tuckerman
Pamela Turnure
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Bruce discusses his job responsibilities, observations of John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) affectionate interactions with his children, and the White House in the aftermath of JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
16 June 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
Preston Bruce, recorded interview by Nancy Tuckerman and Pamela Turnure, June 16, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(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.
Accession Number
OH 1966-082
Transcript
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