Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
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.
Collection
PFC
Color transparencies documenting Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential primary campaign stops in Northern Indiana, including a visit to the University of Notre Dame; rallies in Elkhart, Gary, Hammond, Mishawaka, and South Bend; and images of the presidential primary election night at Kennedy headquarters in Indianapolis.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-018
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon receiving the 1957 Patriotism Award during Washington Day exercises at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses the accomplishments of President George Washington and the origins of George Washington Day, as well as the shared histories of scholars and politicians and a need for greater scholarship in politics. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a district Democratic committee dinner in South Bend, Indiana. In his speech he discusses various challenges facing the United States including development of efficient farm technology, national security, and foreign aid.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-007
This file contains copies of excerpts from a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana titled, “The President’s South American Tour.” Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America and the growing communist influence in the region.