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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-06
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy's (RFK) 1966 trip to Mississippi, New York politics, social legislation including medicaid, social security, and welfare, and Frank O’Connor’s 1966 New York gubernatorial campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-05
This interview covers the Water Quality Control Act debate of 1965, Water Quality Control Act legislation, and water shortages in New York City, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JVL-01
This interview focuses on the transit strike in New York City, Lindsay and Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] collaborations on New York City matters, and reflections on RFK’s understanding of public life and the cities, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TMJ-04
This interview focuses on Earl Graves’ involvement in Bedford –Stuyvesant, reflections on time spent as part of Bedford – Stuyvesant, and reflections of Robert F. Kennedy, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TMJ-03
This interview focuses on the formation of Bedford – Stuyvesant, political consequences of Bedford – Stuyvesant for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], and RFK’s attitudes towards Bedford- Stuyvesant, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JKJ-02
In this interview Javits discusses working with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] on the Bedford-Stuyvesant project and the impact of RFK’s death on the project, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESJ-03
This interview focuses on unfinished plans under the Bedford – Stuyvesant project, Robert Kennedy’s [RFK] relationship with his staff and other business leaders, and Eli Smith’s departure from the Bedford – Stuyvesant project, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESJ-02
This interview focuses on origins of the Bedford – Stuyvesant two board structure, early Bedford – Stuyvesant projects, and Eli Jacob’s decision to leave the organization, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESJ-01
This interview focuses on Jacob’s involvement in the Bedford – Stuyvesant project, recruitment for the Bedford - Stuyvesant project board, and Robert F. Kennedy’s influence on the Bedford - Stuyvesant project, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-DLH-02
In this interview Hackett discusses working in the Justice Department under Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], specifically on the issues of juvenile delinquency and poverty; getting the Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Offenses Control Act passed and processing the related grant applications; traveling with RFK to impoverished areas; experiencing friction with R. Sargent Shriver, Jr., as head of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty; and RFK’s approach to poverty programs, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-19-A
ST10
Textual folder
Jean Stein Personal Papers
JSTPP-002-028
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-006
This folder contains drafts, copies, and a partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Our American Cities and Their Second-Class Citizens,” given at the United States Conference of Mayors in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses economic and social issues impacting urban populations, and the representation of urban areas in state and Federal government. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a National Democratic Club dinner in New York City. In his speech he discusses differences between the political parties, and a need to increase Federal grant programs to cities facing issues arising from population growth.
Textual folder
Ford Foundation Records
FFREC-001-001
This folder contains a project evaluation report titled "Performance in Black and White," written by Robert B. Goldman of the Ford Foundation's Division of National Affairs. Note that the report is missing pages 63 and 84.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-8-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller, sits at right. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-6-62
Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller (at lectern), speaks at the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU); President John F. Kennedy (seated in center) attends. Also pictured: former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt; Mayor of New York City, Robert F. Wagner, Jr.; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; President of United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union, Alex Rose. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-3-62
Former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt (center, back to camera) attends the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU); President John F. Kennedy (not pictured) delivered remarks for the occasion. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn. New York City, New York.
Collection
FFREC
Records 1969-1981. Charitable organization. Project evaluations of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and the Bedford-Stuyvesant Development and Services Corporation, and information about the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Collection
TMCJPP
Papers 1966-1969. Businessman. Executive assistant to Senator Robert F. Kennedy, New York City (1966-1968); Robert F. Kennedy's representative, Bedford-Stuyvesant Corporation. Materials relating to the Bedford-Stuyvesant Corporation and to Robert Kennedy; includes correspondence, memorandums, minutes, legal documents, project proposals, financial and budget statements, reports, and resumes.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-9-62
President John F. Kennedy (left, at lectern) delivers remarks at the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). Also pictured: Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller; President of the ILGWU, David Dubinsky; Mayor of New York City, Robert F. Wagner, Jr.; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; President of United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union, Alex Rose; Vice President of the ILGWU, Luigi Antonini; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-7-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). Also pictured: former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-5-62
President John F. Kennedy (center left) attends the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). President of the ILGWU, David Dubinsky, sits on far right edge of image; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, sits at left. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-4-62
President John F. Kennedy (center left) attends the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). Also pictured: former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt; Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller; President of the ILGWU, David Dubinsky; Mayor of New York City, Robert F. Wagner, Jr.; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; President of United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union, Alex Rose. New York City, New York.