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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-04
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racial dynamics that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California, and the importance of the Omaha University student volunteers for RFK’s Nebraska primary win, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-03
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), the racism that existed within RFK’s campaign, campaigning in Indiana, and the impact Martin Luther King Jr.’s death had on RFK and his campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-02
Graves discusses his role as a black member in RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), what the dynamics of RFK’s campaign staff looked like, especially pertaining to the lack of black staff members, and issues regarding outreach to black communities in New York and Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EAG-01
Graves discusses his knowledge of and involvement in, Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign announcement, the complications surrounding the Indiana primary campaign, issues relating to its organization, non-experienced staff, reaching out to black and minority communities, and Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Franklin W. Holgate’s roles and impact, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-02
Edelman discusses Theodore H. White’s 1968 book The Making of the President, developing Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign speeches, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-02
In this interview, Douglas discusses organizing Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) campaign for the primaries in Indiana, the struggle to gain support from labor groups and politicians, and RFK’s strong dedication and political platform, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JWD-01
In this interview Douglas discusses his work at the Justice Department, his subsequent relationship with Robert Kennedy, his work with RFK on his father’s campaign, and RFK’s political campaigns for senate and later the presidency.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GFD-01
Doherty discusses the 1968 Indiana presidential primary, the night Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, and the Francis X. Morrissey affair, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-04
Blumenthal discusses the Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) decision to run for president in 1968, the Eugene J. McCarthy campaign and Democratic Party leadership’s reaction to that decision, and RFK’s campaign in Indiana and New York State, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DMW-03
Wilson discusses the use of media in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign (1968), focusing on the Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, and California campaigns, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AW-12
Walinsky discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign (1968) after Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from the campaign race. He contextualizes RFK’s campaign in Indiana, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and a handful of RFK’s speeches, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-03
Wade discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaign in Indiana (1968), Richard G. Hatcher’s role in the campaign as mayor in Gary, Indiana, and conflicts regarding racism in Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-02
Wade discusses his and Richard J. Daley’s involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential campaigns in Illinois and Indiana (1968), conflicts that arose during them, and Richard G. Hatcher’s role as mayor in Gary, Indiana, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WS-01
Sheridan discusses Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential primary campaign in Indianapolis, including his speech to a black audience on the night of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, outreach to Indianapolis’ black community, and “get out the vote” efforts.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-01
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign, Citizens for Kennedy during 1968, and campaigning across the United States during 1968, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRK-01
This interview focuses on early recollections of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s 1964 campaign, and RFK’s 1968 campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JSK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] during the John F. Kennedy [JFK] Administration, a trip with RFK to Poland, and RFK’s Senate years, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MSG-04
Gwirtzman discusses staffing RFK’s 1968 presidential campaign and providing research to speechwriters for the campaign.
Collection
PFC
Color transparencies documenting Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential primary campaign stops in Northern Indiana, including a visit to the University of Notre Dame; rallies in Elkhart, Gary, Hammond, Mishawaka, and South Bend; and images of the presidential primary election night at Kennedy headquarters in Indianapolis.