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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-088-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address on the South Lawn of the White House to a youth orchestra from greater Boston and the Breckinridge Choir from Texas at the third in a series of musical programs for children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the important role of arts in children’s lives, and describes the display of musical talent as a source of national pride.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-047-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a concert for handicapped children performed by the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra on the White House lawn. This performance was the first of a series of concerts of children performing music for other children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-07-E
ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-30-D
ST11
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-19-E
AR29, KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-14-F
ST09
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-14-D
ST09
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-13-G
ST09
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-25-A
ST09
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-21-F
AR17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-16-A
AR19, ST09, KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-12-12-D
AR14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-102-015
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, concerning the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's series of musical programs for children. Materials in this folder include a press release, concert programs, articles on Interlochen Center for the Arts, and memoranda from Special Assistant Frederick L. Holborn containing background information on specific musical groups.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20033
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lucy Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson stand at left; guests are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20032
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center, partially hidden) speaks with Lucy Baines Johnson (wearing yellow dress, back to camera) following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Master of Ceremonies and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Rudolf Bing, stands at right; all other guests are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20031
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stands with actors and guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Standing to the right of the First Lady (L-R): unidentified; actor Gimi Beni; Lynda Bird Johnson; Lucy Baines Johnson; Master of Ceremonies and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Rudolf Bing (in back). All others are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20030
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stands with actors and guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Standing to the right of the First Lady (L-R): actor Gimi Beni (facing away); Lynda Bird Johnson; Lucy Baines Johnson; Master of Ceremonies and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Rudolf Bing (in back, partially hidden). All others are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20028
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Lynda Bird Johnson (left) greet guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20027
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center, partially hidden) greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lucy Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson stand at left; guests are unidentified. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20026
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lynda Bird Johnson stands at left. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20025
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lynda Bird Johnson stands at left (partially hidden). State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20024
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets actors Dorothy Coulter (back to camera) and Helen Vanni (right), both of the Metropolitan Opera Studio, following their performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lucy Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson stand at left. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20023
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests following the Metropolitan Opera Studio’s performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” in the White House. Mrs. Kennedy held the event for children of ambassadors living in Washington, D.C.; it was the second of her Musical Programs for Youth. Lynda Bird Johnson stands at left. State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C238-2-62
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (far left, back to camera) watches from the front row of the audience as choir director, Gwen Dean (seated left at piano), conducts a performance of the Breckenridge Boys Choir during the third in Mrs. Kennedy's series of Musical Programs for Youth by Youth. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21256
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy hosts the third in her series of Musical Programs for Youth by Youth on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Kennedy (center left) sits in the front row of the audience with Lynda Bird Johnson (right of the First Lady), and composer, Stanley Silverman (fifth from left); others are unidentified.