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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WAH-01
In this interview Harriman discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK], from 1945 to 1956; the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; helping get JFK the votes from New York state for the presidential nomination; traveling to Africa in 1960 and the problems with the Department of State’s work there; meeting with JFK and discussing various presidential appointments between JFK’s election and inauguration; and the religious demographics in New York state and how they impacted JFK’s 1960 victory, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PC-02
Corbin discusses organizing John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) Wisconsin and New York Citizens’ Committees, clashing with Carmine G. DeSapio and Michael H. Prendergast’s over JFK’s 1960 campaign in New York State, and his relationship with Robert F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MF-05
Feldman discusses the organization of the senate office, deciding where to run 1960 primary campaigns, and evaluating the primary candidates, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JNF-01
Feldman discusses his role in JFK’s presidential campaign in New York state, the organization of the campaign in New York, contact with RFK after he became attorney general, and discussing a run for the Senate in New York, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JFE-01
English discusses leadership in New York, RFK’s 1964 senate campaign, and major issues during the campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RE-01
Eldridge discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1964 New York senatorial campaign, the 1966 New York surrogate court’s race, and Frank O’Connor’s 1966 gubernatorial campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFW-01
Wagner discusses his relationship with John F. Kennedy [JFK], his support regarding JFK’s presidential candidacy, and his work as part of the New York State delegation for the Democratic National Convention in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-RCW-01
Wade discusses his time spent campaigning in New York for John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960), Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] senatorial campaign (1964), and then RFK’s presidential campaign (1968), among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FDO-01
This interview covers involvement with the Queens delegation during John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign, Robert F. Kennedy’s Senate race of 1964, and the gubernatorial races of 1962 and 1966 in New York, among other topics.
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-EHN-02
This interview covers early memories of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s 1964 campaign for Senator of New York, and the Senate race of 1968, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JIL-01
This interview focuses on Loeb as co-chairman of the Kennedy operation in New York in 1968, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] presidential run of 1968, and RFK’s changing role in politics from 1960 to 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-MSG-01
Gwirtzman discusses working with the Kennedy family on Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 Senate campaign, and working on RFK’s 1964 New York Senate campaign, among other issues.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-011-007
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-012
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-011
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-010
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-009
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-014
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-008-013
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-017-003
Textual folder
John L. Saltonstall Personal Papers
JLSPP-001-021
This folder contains correspondence between John L. Saltonstall and various individuals regarding the political climate among liberals in New York and Wisconson during the 1960 campaign. Of note are letters signed by Senator John F. Kennedy to Mr. Saltonstall.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-013-021
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-054
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Madison Square Garden in New York City before the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of the 1960 presidential campaign and the failure of the Republican administration to address economic concerns.