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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-217-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign in the Rose Garden of the White House. In his remarks the President identifies education as a catalyst for social change and crucial to the development of the nation's future leaders.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-12-B
ST29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-25-H
AR27, ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-21-B
ST08
Textual folder
R. Sargent Shriver Personal Papers
RSSPP-044-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-019-012
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-003-026
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-010-019
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-010-010
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-035
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign in the new flower garden of the White House. In his remarks the President characterizes education as a catalyst for social change. The press copy also includes remarks from Charles G. Mortimer, Chairman of General Foods Corporation, and Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning fundraising efforts by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), a philanthropic organization that acquires college tuition and scholarship funds for black students and historically black colleges and universities. Materials in this folder include a list of private foundations that have contributed substantial donations to the UNCF, a summary of the organization's development campaign, a proposed agenda for a UNCF meeting in Washington, a partial draft of President Kennedy's speech on private donations to the organization, and letters to the President regarding fundraising efforts and meetings with the organization's representatives.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-014-001
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding members of a committee for a United Negro Colleges fund-raising campaign; the loss of the President’s son, Patrick; and expressions of congratulations for various occasions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-013-011
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding condolences to relatives of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces, invitations to attend a meeting at the White House to raise funds for United Negro Colleges, support for the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, and expressions of congratulations for various occasions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File
JFKWHCFCHRON-013-010
This file contains carbon copies of President John F. Kennedy’s outgoing correspondence to individuals and organizations regarding condolences to relatives of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces, invitations to attend a meeting at the White House to raise funds for United Negro Colleges, and expressions of congratulations for various occasions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-023
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 1959 Convocation of United Negro College Fund in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of education to create strong leaders capable of addressing domestic and international issues, including the growing threat of Communism. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-68-3-62
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair at left) meets with presidents of Negro Colleges and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) officials in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Clockwise from left: President Kennedy; Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff; Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, President Emeritus of Tuskegee Institute; Dr. Stephen J. Wright, President of Fisk University; William J. Trent, Jr., Executive Director of the UNCF; and Dr. Albert W. Dent, President of Dillard University.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-68-2-62
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair at right) meets with presidents of Negro Colleges and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) officials in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Seated on sofa, facing the camera (L-R): Dr. Luther H. Foster, President of Tuskegee Institute and President of the UNCF; Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, President of Morehouse College; William J. Trent, Jr., Executive Director of the UNCF; and Dr. Albert W. Dent, President of Dillard University. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff (mostly hidden at far left edge of image) sits to the left of President Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-68-1-62
President John F. Kennedy (in rocking chair at right) meets with presidents of Negro Colleges and United Negro College Fund (UNCF) officials in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Seated on sofa, facing the camera (L-R): Dr. Luther H. Foster, President of Tuskegee Institute and President of the UNCF; Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, President of Morehouse College; William J. Trent, Jr., Executive Director of the UNCF; and Dr. Albert W. Dent, President of Dillard University. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff sits to the left of President Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-036
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given at the 1959 convocation of the United Negro College Fund in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses competition between the United States and Soviet Union, the integration of schools, and challenges facing the international community regarding equality for all.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-415-3-63
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks to leaders and members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign. Those present include: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UNCDC, William T. Gossett; President of the UNCDC, Luther H. Foster; Founder of the UNCDC, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson; Executive Director of the UNCDC, William J. Trent, Jr.; National Chairman of the UNCDC and Chairman of the General Foods Corporation, Charles G. Mortimer. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Jack Ready (far right, in background). Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-415-2-63
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks to leaders and members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign. Those present include: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UNCDC, William T. Gossett; President of the UNCDC, Luther H. Foster; Founder of the UNCDC, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson; Executive Director of the UNCDC, William J. Trent, Jr.; National Chairman of the UNCDC and Chairman of the General Foods Corporation, Charles G. Mortimer. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-415-1-63
President John F. Kennedy (center, walking down stairs) greets leaders and members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign (UNCDC). Those present include: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UNCDC, William T. Gossett; President of the UNCDC, Luther H. Foster; Founder of the UNCDC, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson; Executive Director of the UNCDC, William J. Trent, Jr.; National Chairman of the UNCDC and Chairman of the General Foods Corporation, Charles G. Mortimer. Also pictured: New York Times photographer, George Tames (far right, in background). Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-400-1-62
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the United Negro College Fund in the Oval Office. Left to right: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Waddell and Reed, Inc., Chauncey L. Waddell; investment banker from New Orleans, Louisiana, Edgar B. Stern, Jr.; President of the United Negro College Fund and President of the Tuskegee Institute, Luther H. Foster (mostly hidden behind Mr. Stern); Editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Edward A. “Ted” Weeks; Headmaster of the Commonwealth Schools of Boston, Massachusetts, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, Charles Merrill, Jr. (in back); former Vice President and General Counsel of the Ford Motor Company, William T. Gossett; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the United Negro College Fund, William J. Trent, Jr.; President of the Phelps-Stokes Fund and Founder of the United Negro College Fund of New York, Frederick D. Patterson; Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Institute, Basil O'Connor. White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7492-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the United Negro College Fund in the Oval Office. Left to right: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Waddell and Reed, Inc., Chauncey L. Waddell; investment banker from New Orleans, Louisiana, Edgar B. Stern, Jr.; President of the United Negro College Fund and President of the Tuskegee Institute, Luther H. Foster; Editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Edward A. "Ted" Weeks; Headmaster of the Commonwealth Schools of Boston, Massachusetts, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, Charles Merrill, Jr.; former Vice President and General Counsel of the Ford Motor Company, William T. Gossett; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the United Negro College Fund, William J. Trent, Jr.; President of the Phelps-Stokes Fund and Founder of the United Negro College Fund of New York, Frederick D. Patterson; Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Institute, Basil O'Connor. White House, Washington, D.C.