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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-WAS-01
Interviewee(s)
Spolar, Walter, 1918?-
Biographical Note
Walter Spolar (1918-2010) worked as a campaign organizer in western states for John F. Kennedy (JFK)'s Presidential campaign in 1960 and as congressional relations official for the Post Office Department.
Interviewer(s)
Ronald J. Grele
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Spolar’s work on the campaign trail, JFK’s success at mobilizing the youth vote, and obstacles encountered during the campaign and early days of JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
9 June 1966
Deed Status
Rights Transferred Upon Death of Donor
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Walter Spolar, recorded interview by Ronald J. Grele, June 9, 1966, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Organization(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Accession Number
OH 1974-025
Transcript
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