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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-RLS-01
Interviewee(s)
Stevens, Roger L. (Roger Lacey), 1910-1998
Biographical Note
Roger L. Stevens (1910 - 1999) was Special Assistant to the President on the Arts (1964-1968); Chairman of National Council on the Arts (1965-1969); and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (1964-1968).
Interviewer(s)
August Hechscher
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s interest in the cultural legacy of the U.S., Stevens’ role in planning and fundraising for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Stevens’ admiration for JFK, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
22 January 1964
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Roger L. Stevens, recorded interview by August Hechscher, January 22, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
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 1968-002
Transcript
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