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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-ADB-01
Interviewee(s)
Beame, Abraham D. (Abraham David), 1906-2001
Biographical Note
(1906 - 2001) New York City political figure; city comptroller (1961-1965); Democratic candidate for mayor (1965); Mayor (1974-1978).
Interviewer(s)
Roberta W. Greene
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Beame discusses his unsuccessful 1965 mayoral bid and the help he received from Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), RFK’s presidential race, and the difficulties that arise when one politician campaigns for another, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
27 June 1978
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Abraham D. Beame, recorded interview by Roberta W. Greene, June 27, 1978, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
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(R) 1980-003
Transcript
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