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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RFKOH-JW-02
Interviewee(s)
Whittaker, Jim, 1929-
Biographical Note
(1929 - ). Friend, associate, Robert F. Kennedy, 1965 - 1968; expedition leader, National Geographic climb, Mt. Kennedy, Yukon, Canada, 1965; campaign worker, Robert F. Kennedy for President, 1968.
Interviewer(s)
Roberta W. Greene
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Whittaker discusses outdoor trips, such as river and ski trips, that he took with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and his family, touching upon the competitive nature of the Kennedys as well as RFK’s personality. Whittaker also discusses the moments that led up to RFK’s presidential candidacy (1968), among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
26 April 1969
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1969-1981.
Preferred Citation
Jim Whittaker, recorded interview by Roberta W. Greene, April 26, 1969, (page number), Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program of the John F. Kennedy Library.
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) 1991-005
Transcript
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