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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NH-01
In this interview Hobbs discusses setting up and staffing the Peace Corps; issues with the Peace Corps; Peace Corps relations and association with the CIA; the President’s Panel on Mental Retardation; biological versus behavioral research; Panel organization and criticisms; Russian research and the possibilities for the United States; Panel recommendations; and the effect of the Panel on the field of study, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LBH-01
In this interview Hays discusses early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK]; obstacles to becoming an Assistant Secretary of State and his work in that position; Hays’ trip abroad to visit the Pope; moving over to the White House and his work as a Special Assistant to the President; Federal-State intergovernmental relations; visiting Africa and various Peace Corps installations; the relationship between JFK’s Administration and different African countries; JFK and humor; making speeches and acting as a spokesman for the Kennedy Administration; and Hays’ last interaction with JFK before the assassination, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-086-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Peace Corps. Materials concern a proposal for California to assist in the agricultural development of Chile; a proposal for Task Force USA; a list of books (general and by geographic region) for the footlockers of Peace Corps volunteers; and a summary report of the Conference on Middle Level Manpower, where it was announced numerous countries are developing their own Peace Corps program.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-284-006
This folder contains a draft of a report titled "Program for the Peace Corps" by the Peace Corps Working Group.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-284-005
This folder contains correspondence and reports regarding the development of the Peace Corps, including a report by R. Sargent Shriver titled "Summary of Report to the President on the Peace Corps."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-284-007
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding the Peace Corps.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-284-009
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding the Peace Corps.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-284-008
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda regarding the Peace Corps, as well as materials related to the potential development of a domestic Peace Corps.