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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CHAH-02
In this interview Horsky discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the aesthetic development of the National Capital Area; JFK’s reaction to the January 1963 issue of the Architectural Forum magazine; new appointments to the Commission on Fine Arts; the development along the shores of the Potomac River; the problem of mass transportation within the District of Columbia; the National Capital Transportation Agency; the development of highways within the District; civil rights marches in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1963; the attempt to better public higher education in the District; and D.C.’s high crime rates, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUG-01
In this interview Heckscher discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as an “inspiration to cultural life”; Heckscher’s involvement in government affairs prior to becoming a Special Consultant to the President; the invitation of 168 artists to JFK’s 1961 inauguration and its impact; how Heckscher came to work for the White House; discussing Heckscher’s position with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; the reasoning behind the creation of the new position of Special Consultant on the Arts and the favorable public reaction to it; enlarging the definition of “The Arts,” especially regarding architecture; Arthur Goldberg; the establishment of the Freedom Medal; creating the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts through executive order; personal impressions of JFK; setting up Heckscher’s office and staff; how Heckscher was meant to advise JFK and what his position entailed; the Cultural Center [Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]; conversations with JFK; Mrs. Kennedy’s expansive work for the arts; the arts as part of national policy; working with other White House staff members and other Departments; designing special postage stamps; what the President’s role in the arts should be; and the Fine Arts Commission, among other issues.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF15-003
This folder contains two memorandums regarding the National Cultural Center (later renamed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) in Washington, D.C.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KHY-01
Yasko discusses his role as an architect for the General Services Administration, the works and programs he was involved in, and the issues within the field of architecture, especially in regards to designing federal buildings. He discusses the impact John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline B. Kennedy had on architecture and the arts, and JFK’s issuance of guiding principles of design for the profession, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the proposal to build housing and other structures at Walden Pond, a historic landmark in Concord, Massachusetts, where noted American author Henry David Thoreau wrote his most famous work. The episode aired on Monday, May 21, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-234-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Robert Frost Library at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Timothy 'Ted' Reardon
JFKWHSFTR-008-008
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Timothy 'Ted' Reardon
JFKWHSFTR-008-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Timothy 'Ted' Reardon
JFKWHSFTR-008-006
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF063-009
This file contains letters from Jacqueline Kennedy to Roger L. Stevens, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, regarding administration, committees, and cultural activities of the Kennedy Center.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-010
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, articles, and press releases regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include gifts of chandeliers, marble, and a Stradivarius violin; and lists of potential members for the Board of Trustees.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, and news articles regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include the design and geographic location of the building, members of the Board of Trustees, and press releases concerning a commission by the Center for a new work by composer Leonard Bernstein to be performed at the Center's opening. Contains five photographic prints.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-11-A
ST13
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-009-027
Contains 26 photographic prints: (KFC3790P, KFC3791P, KFC3792P, KFC1409N, KFC1408N, KFC3793P, KFC3794P, KFC3795P, KFC3796P, KFC3797P, KFC3798P, KFC3799P, KFC3800P, KFC3801P, KFC1401N, KFC1410N, KFC1413N, KFC1412N, KFC1411N, KFC1407N, KFC1405N, KFC1406N, KFC1404N, KFC1402N, KFC3802P, KFC3803P)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-007-031
Contains 5 photographic prints: (KFC2007N, KFC2009N, KFC2008N, KFC2006N, KFC2010N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-001-021
Contains 30 photographic prints: (KFC1162N, KFC1163N, KFC1445N, KFC1461N, KFC1462N, KFC1463N, KFC1464N, KFC1465N, KFC1466N, KFC1467N, KFC1468N, KFC1469N, KFC1470N, KFC1474N, KFC1475N, KFC1476N, KFC1478N, KFC1516N, KFC1517N, KFC1520N, KFC1521N, KFC1524N, KFC1525N, KFC1526N, KFC1528N, KFC1547N, KFC1551N, KFC1552N, KFC1553N, KFC1554N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-001-018
Contains 26 photographic prints: (KFC1430N, KFC1431N, KFC1432N, KFC1433N, KFC1434N, KFC1436N, KFC1437N, KFC1438N, KFC1439N, KFC1440N, KFC1441N, KFC1442N, KFC1443N, KFC1444N, KFC1446N, KFC1447N, KFC1449N, KFC1450N, KFC1452N, KFC1453N, KFC1519N, KFC1527N, KFC1555N, KFC1556N, KFC1557N, KFC1558N)
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P05-021
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P04-023
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P27-001
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-072-009
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-004-001
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-003-017
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-003-016
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-003-014