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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-007-006
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a satirical play titled "Supermacbeth: A Tragedy in Three Shuffles"; a letter from an association of Brazilian journalists commenting on the Alliance for Progress and asking for permission to translate "Profiles In Courage;" and correspondence with politician Zbigniew Brezinski.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-007-005
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are the constitution and bylaws of the Boys' Club of Boston, a letter from General Omar N. Bradley, and correspondence from the Boy Scouts of America. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-007-004
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a letter from a Mexican citizen commenting on President and Mrs. Kennedy's visit to Mexico; information about Margaret Murray Blizard's candidacy for Democratic Chairwoman; and a brochure by United Steel Corporation Chairman of the Board Roger M. Blough, titled "Bigger Than Any Nation," about the competitive tide of industrial progress in the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-007-003
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are letters from Peruvian politician Victor Andres Belaunde, and a 1961 Annual report for the United States Committee for the United Nations. Also of note are materials relating to the Trust Territories of the Pacific, which consists of the Marshall, Caroline, and Mariana island groups. Materials include the text of a speech detailing geographic, historical and cultural information and a copy of the "Micronesian Reporter." This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-007-002
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are several greeting cards and postcards, some blank and some with messages in Greek; most depict Greek landmarks and works of art.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-007-001
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is information about a potential real estate opportunity, Arnolda Ranch in Virginia. Materials include photographs, statistics, maps, a newspaper clipping, and detailed descriptions of the property's amenities, land, and surrounding area.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-012
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are two reports by C.R. Smith, President of American Airlines, which address the domestic airline situation and provide information regarding a proposed merger between American Airlines and Eastern Airlines; brochures from the American Anti-Vivisection Society, an organization opposed to experimentation on animals; a letter from American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) President, George Meany, on the Standby Capital Improvements Act of 1962; and a booklet from the American Flag Association.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-011
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. This folder also contains correspondence with Senator Clinton P. Anderson, Chairman of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, concerning the welfare bill and the salinity of Colorado River water in Mexico; an instructional booklet entitled “Simplified Golf” by professional golfer Dale Andreason; and letters from singer Marian Anderson, author Cleveland Amory and columnist Jack Anderson of Parade Magazine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-010
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is material relating an umbrella sent to President Kennedy by a group of German students, accompanied by an open letter, in protest of the reaction of the West to the construction of the Berlin Wall and to symbolize the consequences of a policy of appeasement like that of Neville Chamberlain; a fictional response to the students’ letter by German writer Peter von Zahn published as “Thanks for an Umbrella”; several promotional leaflets for Bernard Zufall, “The Mental Magician; and an original crayon drawing sent to Mrs. Lincoln entitled “An April Fool.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-009
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a letter from Senator Ralph W. Yarborough requesting that President Kennedy declare all areas of Texas within 150 miles of the Gulf Coast a disaster area because of damage caused by Hurricane Carla.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-008
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is the transcription of a talk about the Peace Corps entitled "Report on the New Frontier" given to the National Students Association at Yale Law School by Harris Wofford, a Special Assistant to President Kennedy who assisted in the formation of the Peace Corps; a letter from actress Shelley Winters; and a letter from author Philip Wylie.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-007
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a report on heart disease by cardiologist Dr. Paul D. White entitled "Cardiovascular Clinical Research for the President's Conference"; letters from former United States Ambassador and philanthropist John Hay Whitney and his wife, philanthropist Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney; and memorandums from White House staff arguing against the selling of souvenirs to White House tour visitors.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-006
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a congratulatory telegram from actor John Wayne.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-004
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a copy of the statement made by the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Carl Vinson, before the House of Representatives in support of resolutions which would authorize the President to order Ready Reserve units and members to active duty and authorize additional appropriations for aircraft, missiles and naval vessels for the Armed Forces; a copy of a speech made by Congressman Carl Vinson before the Chamber of Commerce in Macon, Georgia on "Carl Vinson Day" in which he expresses his support for President Kennedy; a letter from author Gore Vidal with a copy of his article on Barry Goldwater entitled "A Liberal Meets Mr. Conservative"; correspondence with Dr. William H. Vatcher, Jr., a research fellow at The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace, including a transcription of his address entitled "Afrikaner Nationalism Today" on the current state of Afrikaner Nationalism in South Africa; an original poem entitled "Americans Be Proud"; a letter from American businessman Harold S. Vanderbilt; and a telegram from Governor John A. Volpe of Massachusetts. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-003
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-002
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is correspondence in support of awarding a defense contract for 476-L jet cargo planes to the Lockheed Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-010
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are materials on The Robert A. Taft Institute of Government; a memorandum from Maurice Tempelsman on using the barter program to avoid cash payments for uranium; a letter from Eloise author Kay Thompson; and a letter from British parliament member Jeremy Thorpe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-009
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is correspondence from Congressman Harley O. Staggers, letters and a program from author Hudson Strode, a signed copy of "Inauguration Poem" by A.M. Sullivan, and letters from atomic physicist Leo Szilard.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-008
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a memorandum from George McGovern; a souvenir guest list from an Inauguration Party in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; information about Phil Bennett and his Orchestra; and a transcript from "Meet the Press" with Prime Minister Dr. Cheddi Jagan of British Guiana.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-007
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are materials sent by Beverly Ann Smith, including the publication "The Capital Area Christian;" and telegrams, letters and photographs relating to President Kennedy's 1960 Campaign, sent by Thomas A. Smith.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-006
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are copies of President Kennedy's inauguration address in English and Italian, a bulletin from the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, commentary on President Kennedy's programs by Sheraton Corporation President Ernest Henderson, and a scapular. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-005
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is "Saint Francis Xavier: Folks and Facts," a parish newspaper from Grand Rapids, Michigan; reports by Charlie Haines on demonstrations in South America by the religious movement Moral Re-Armament; and an original poem by Grace E. Scott-Hahn titled "Life's But a Stage." This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-004
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is correspondence and lyrics for the songs "The PT 109" and "This Thanksgiving Day," by J. Maloy Roach; a statement by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on nuclear testing; a letter from President Kennedy to Governor Rockefeller regarding the Federal Interstate Highway System; and materials concerning the "Save 80" club, an organization dedicated to encouraging Americans to assist the government in stopping the outward flow of gold.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-003
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. The bulk of this folder consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and telegrams from H.L. Riddle, Jr., an attorney who became a special superior court judge in North Carolina. This correspondence concerns a wide variety of issues including social activities, presidential appointments, and appearances. Also of note is an address by Fred G. Clark titled "The Socialistic Sixteenth--A National Cancer: An Appeal for Action to Rid America of the Personal Progressive Taxation based on the 16th Amendment."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-002
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note are letters from actress and personality Rebel Randall; a message from President Kennedy to A. Phillip Randolph asking him to convey regards to Dr. Martin Luther King for his civil rights work; correspondence with actor Phil Regan; a letter from Frank Stanton, president of the Colombia Broadcasting System, presenting data about the television audience for the 1961 inaugural ceremonies; and materials, including correspondence with Victor and Walter Reuther of the United Auto Workers Union, relating to Tractors-For-Freedom, a non-governmental committee of private citizens organized to give tractors to Cuba in exchange for prisoners.