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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-BVL-01
Interviewee(s)
Lawson, Belford V., 1900-1985
Biographical Note
(1900 - 1985) District of Columbia political figure; Presidential adviser on civil rights
Interviewer(s)
Ronald J. Grele
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Lawson helping JFK gain support from African American leaders during the 1960 presidential election and JFK’s views on civil rights, among other topics.
Date(s) of Materials
11 January 1966
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Belford V. Lawson, recorded interview by Ronald J. Grele, January 11, 1966, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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 1970-061
Transcript
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