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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-DW-01
Interviewee(s)
Wright, Dick (Richard), 1897-1983
Biographical Note
(1897 - 1983) Chairman, Kennedy for President campaign, Hancock county, West Virginia (1960); alternate delegate,Democratic National Convention (1960).
Interviewer(s)
William L. Young
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Wright briefly discusses the demographics of Hancock County, West Virginia during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960). He covers issues regarding religion, ethnic groups, and civil rights, as well as JFK’s competition with Hubert H. Humphrey, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
8 February 1965
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Dick Wright, recorded interview by William L. Young, February 8, 1965, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Place(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 1974-002
Transcript
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