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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RVF-01
In this interview Fitzgerald discusses his first time meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK]; JFK’s campaign visit to South Dakota in September 1960; the importance of agriculture in JFK’s Administration; the reaction to JFK’s death in agricultural fields; and the role of agricultural committees in civil defense, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-01
This interview focuses on Reilly’s first interactions with the Kennedys, involvement in the 1960 campaign for John F. Kennedy, and role in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy from 1960 - 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-GSM-01
This interview focuses on communications with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] under Food for Peace, RFK as a Senator, and RFK’s run for president in 1968, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-120-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Oahe Dam and Missouri River Basin Power Transmission System in Pierre, South Dakota. In his speech President Kennedy discusses how similar resource development projects have changed the American economy, landscape, and standard of living. He also characterizes the Oahe Dam’s ability to supply irrigation, produce electric energy, and provide a reservoir lake as a symbol of a free society utilizing its natural resources.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-010
Collection
NYTPC
Photographs, 1957–1970. Black-and-white prints of images made by New York Times photographers featuring John F. Kennedy and administration officials during the Kennedy Presidency; Robert F. Kennedy as Senate counsel, United States Attorney General, U. S. Senate candidate, United States Senator for New York, and 1968 Presidential candidate; and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library at the Federal Archives and Records Center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-23-D
AR21, ST10
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-17-B
ST12, KN21
Textual folder
Jean Stein Personal Papers
JSTPP-007-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-013-009
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-006
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Tennessee concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters regarding Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-003
This folder contains letters between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various South Dakota delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in the state.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-002
This folder contains lists of known supporters of Senator John F. Kennedy for the 1960 presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-001
This folder contains newspapers articles concerning Democratic support in South Dakota for 1960 presidential primary candidates Senators John F. Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-017
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff concerning trips by Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy and Robert A. Wallace, Director of National Kennedy for President Clubs, to South Dakota in support of Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-016
This folder contains a newspaper clipping regarding the results of a political poll conducted in South Dakota concerning the 1960 presidential nominees.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-015
This folder contains letters and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy; John E. Burke, attorney and supporter of Senator Kennedy; and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning campaign efforts and the political climate in South Dakota.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-014
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in the state. Also included is a program for the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner held by the South Dakota Democratic State Central Committee.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-031-027
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, from South Dakota Congressman and later Senator George S. McGovern. Materials include a letter and clipping about a South Dakota political poll.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-009-013
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-018
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Huron, South Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses bi-partisan leadership and the United States economy, and a need for legislation to strengthen the agricultural industry. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-017
This folder contains material pertaining to federal public works projects in South Dakota. Topics include government buildings and leases in Aberdeen, Mitchell, and Sioux Falls.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-013
This folder contains letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of the Senator’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the political climate in South Dakota, and campaign efforts in the state. Of note is a telegram with a handwritten note by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-012
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; members of the Senator’s staff; and various individuals, including South Dakota Representative George McGovern, concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the political climate in South Dakota, and campaign efforts in the state.