Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include suggested remarks for a speech to members of the National Committee for Young Democratic Clubs of America, reports on youth and student conferences for Democratic organizations, newspaper clippings covering the Southern Conference of Young Democrats, and letters to attendees and participants in the DNC Birthday Party fundraising dinner. The folder also contains correspondence between President Kennedy and DNC Chairman John M. Bailey regarding pertinent news articles, news releases from the Republican National Committee regarding the first meeting of the Republican Governors' Association, and memoranda concerning the President's meetings with representatives from various women's organizations and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church regarding civil rights.