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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-WLS-01
Interviewee(s)
Slayton, William L. (William Larew), 1916-1999
Biographical Note
William L. Slayton (1916 - 1999) was the Commissioner of the Urban Renewal Administration between 1961 and 1966, and later became the executive vice president of Urban America Incorporated.
Interviewer(s)
William McHugh
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s stance on urban renewal, concerns and resistance to federal assistance, and Slayton’s role as Commissioner for Urban Renewal, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
3 February 1967
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
William L. Slayton, recorded interview by William McHugh, February 3, 1967, (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.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1973-021
Transcript
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