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United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF07-003
This folder contains letters and related material regarding uses for the former Mitchel Air Force Base in Hempstead, New York, which was deemed surplus federal property. The majority of correspondents express their disapproval of the government's plans, however there are some letters in agreement. Most writers are local citizens and organizations from Long Island.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-013
This file contains a photocopy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Long Island Arena (also known as the Commack Arena) in Commack, New York, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks whether the nation's strength is increasing enough to compete with the Communists. He also discusses education and proposes national scholarships and a government loan program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-004
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Wantagh and Sunrise Avenues in Nassau County, New York, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his short speech the Senator asks for voters' support during the final days of the campaign.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-007
This folder contains material pertaining to the disposal of government property at Mitchel Field, a United States Air Force base located on Long Island, New York. The base was decommissioned in 1961. There are several detailed reports summarizing the disposal process and discussions surrounding reuse of the land.