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Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-092-001
This scrapbook is a self-published work that documents John F. Kennedy’s political career from the perspective of the volume’s creator, 1960 presidential campaign volunteer, founder of the Allen Dental Medical Corporation, and Kennedy family friend, Frank Allen Orofino (known professionally as Frank Allen). A limited number of copies of the scrapbook were made for President Kennedy’s family, friends, and associates; the full list of recipients is included at the end of the scrapbook. An original typed inscription taped to the inside front free endpaper reads, “Dedicated in gratitude to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy who shared with this country and the world John Fitzgerald Kennedy." The handwritten inscription in black ink below the typed inscription reads, "In friendship to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy / Frank Allen Orofino / Vol I / '68." A typed preface written by Orofino is also included. The scrapbook contains materials related to President Kennedy’s United States Senate career, his 1960 presidential campaign, and his presidency. It contains facsimiles of correspondence between Orofino and members of the Kennedy family, including Senator (later President) John F. Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Patricia "Pat" Kennedy Lawford; Robert F. "Bob" Kennedy and Ethel Skakel Kennedy; and Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy. It also contains facsimiles of correspondence between Orofino and various associates of the President and First Lady, including the President’s personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln; Jacqueline Kennedy’s personal secretary, Mary Gallagher; campaign aide and later Special Assistant to the President, Lawrence “Larry” O'Brien; White House housekeeper Anne Lincoln; White House Secret Service agent, John J. "Muggsy" O'Leary; Governor of Florida, Farris Bryant; Boston Secret Service agent, Frank V. McDermott; and Kennedy family financial advisor, Thomas J. Walsh. Photographs are accompanied by facsimiles of Orofino’s handwritten captions and notations. Those pictured in photographs include President and Mrs. Kennedy; Caroline Kennedy; John F. Kennedy, Jr.; Joseph, Sr.; Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; Patricia; Bob; Jean Kennedy Smith and Stephen E. Smith; Ted; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Lady Bird Johnson; campaign aide and later White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger, and Nancy Joy Salinger; entertainer Frank Sinatra; Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Francis Spellman; Mary and Ray Gallagher and their children, Christopher and Gregory Gallagher; Larry O’Brien; secretary to then-Senator Kennedy and later Mrs. Kennedy’s Press Secretary, Pamela Turnure; presidential campaign manager and later special assistant to President Kennedy, Timothy J. “Ted” Reardon, Jr., and Betty Jane Reardon; John J. “Muggsy” O’Leary; Evelyn Lincoln; democratic politician and Chairman of the Board of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation, James A. “Jim” Farley, Sr.; democratic politician, Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr.; Kennedy family friend and former Boston Police Commissioner, Joseph F. Timilty; Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown; Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; and various campaign and office staff members. Orofino also included photographs of himself and his family. Also pictured are presidential campaign items designed by Orofino, including a tie clip modeled after PT-109. Events pictured include the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California; the Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C.; and the Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. This scrapbook contains 115 photographic prints, 45 photocopied letters, five other printed items, and one oil painting reproduction.
Textual folder
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Personal Papers
ROFKPP-057-001
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C28849
President John F. Kennedy plays with his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr., before leaving the White House for Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Looking on: former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Grant Stockdale (at left in background); President Kennedy’s Personal Secretary, Evelyn Lincoln (at right in background); Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard (second from right); General Maxwell D. Taylor (on far right edge of frame). Mrs. Lincoln’s office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy, Jr. attend a children’s party on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A2-8-63
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy, Jr. attend a children’s party on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A2-7-63
President John F. Kennedy (drinking from a glass), First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy, Jr. attend a children’s party on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both at right) pose with their children, Caroline Kennedy (sitting astride her pony, "Macaroni") and John F. Kennedy, Jr., at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland. "Macaroni" is wearing a Moroccan saddle, which was presented as a gift for Caroline by King Hassan II of Morocco during his state visit on 27 March 1963.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C27671
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both at right) stand with their children, Caroline Kennedy (sitting astride her pony, "Macaroni") and John F. Kennedy, Jr., at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland. "Macaroni" is wearing a Moroccan saddle, which was presented as a gift for Caroline by King Hassan II of Morocco during his state visit on 27 March 1963.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (both at right) stand with their children, Caroline Kennedy (sitting astride her pony, "Macaroni") and John F. Kennedy, Jr., at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland. "Macaroni" is wearing a Moroccan saddle, which was presented as a gift for Caroline by King Hassan II of Morocco during his state visit on 27 March 1963.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy (right, holding pipe and wearing sunglasses) looks on as Kennedy family friend and Under Secretary of the Navy, Paul "Red" Fay, picks up John F. Kennedy, Jr. Kennedy family dog, "Charlie," sits left of President Kennedy. Camp David, Frederick County, Maryland.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-27613
President John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. (holding his father's hand), walk along a path at Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland. Following behind are Kennedy family dog, "Charlie" (far left); Kennedy family friend and Under Secretary of the Navy, Paul "Red" Fay with his daughter, Sally Fay (partially hidden); White House motion picture photographer, Lieutenant Thomas M. Atkins (in back); and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (partially hidden). Lance Corporal Salvatore Giello (USMC) stands in background at right.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A11-14-63
John F. Kennedy, Jr., plays with a toy stuffed dog given to him by Prime Minister of Italy, Amintore Fanfani (right). First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is at left; President John F. Kennedy observes from doorway. West Wing Colonnade, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A32-6-62
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy visits President John F. Kennedy after sledding with John F. Kennedy, Jr., on the South Lawn; Kennedy family dog, Clipper, walks alongside Mrs. Kennedy. South Lawn driveway, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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Honor guard pallbearers transfer the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy to a horse-drawn caisson, prior to a funeral procession from the White House to the Capitol Building. Those observing from the steps include: Jacqueline Kennedy and her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr.; Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Steve Smith; Director of the Peace Corps, R. Sargent Shriver; President Lyndon B. Johnson; Princess Lee Radziwill of Poland. Members of the press observe. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C. [Spot along right edge of image is original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C30663
The late President John F. Kennedy lies in repose in the East Room; the flag-draped casket of President Kennedy sits in center, prior to a funeral procession to the Capitol Building. Those pictured include: Jacqueline Kennedy and her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr.; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Princess Lee Radziwill of Poland; Peter Lawford. Members of the honor guard stand at attention, including: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy up the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy walks up the steps with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Walking behind Mrs. Kennedy are members of the Kennedy family, officials, and dignitaries. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy up the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy walks in center with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Walking behind Mrs. Kennedy: Jean Kennedy Smith; Steve Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1O
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson stand behind Mrs. Kennedy. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-379-1-63
President John F. Kennedy and his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr., arrive at Otis Air Force Base to visit First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the hospital. Cape Cod, Massachusetts. [Notes: This print was made from a copy negative created by Cecil Stoughton from an Associated Press image. Streaks on the image are original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C283-54-63
President John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., look out the window from aboard a helicopter en route from Hyannis Port to Otis Air Force Base, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during Labor Day weekend. Victoria Lawford (back to camera) stands at far right.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C283-53-63
President John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., look out the window from aboard a helicopter en route from Hyannis Port to Otis Air Force Base, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during Labor Day weekend. Victoria Lawford (back to camera) stands at far right.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C283-52-63
President John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., sit aboard a helicopter en route from Hyannis Port to Otis Air Force Base, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during Labor Day weekend. Victoria Lawford (partially hidden on edge of frame) stands at far left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C283-44-63
President John F. Kennedy waves from aboard a helicopter en route from Hyannis Port to Otis Air Force Base, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during Labor Day weekend; John F. Kennedy, Jr., sits in his father's lap.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C283-32-63
President John F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., depart a toy store in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, during Labor Day Weekend.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C283-25-63
President John F. Kennedy (left) stands with his son, John F. Kennedy, Jr. (holding reins to a pony), during Labor Day weekend. White House Appointment Book identifies location as "Allen farm" in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.