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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0957-020
This folder contains a press release, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, and various individuals concerning the prospect of a Catholic president and Governor Rockefeller’s presidential nomination campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-032-005
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York. Materials mainly represent Rockefeller's views on domestic and foreign affairs. Topics include federal aid for the National Highway Program, the United States economy, and the New York state economy. Of note are materials criticizing Rockefeller's statements on taxation and economic growth, claiming that he used inaccurate statistical data. A personal letter from Governor Rockefeller in which he thanks President Kennedy for his concern and assistance following the disappearance the Governor's son, Michael Rockefeller, in New Guinea is also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-005-004
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is correspondence and lyrics for the songs "The PT 109" and "This Thanksgiving Day," by J. Maloy Roach; a statement by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on nuclear testing; a letter from President Kennedy to Governor Rockefeller regarding the Federal Interstate Highway System; and materials concerning the "Save 80" club, an organization dedicated to encouraging Americans to assist the government in stopping the outward flow of gold.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF23-003
This folder contains material pertaining to written statements and testimony by Bernard Boutin before Congressional committees. Topics include federal budget appropriations for the General Services Administration (GSA); proposed bills and legislation; the federal telecommunications system; the economics of military procurement and supply; and the disposition of federal property such as Ellis Island and Mitchel Air Force Base. Specific documents found in this file include a Report to Congress by the Comptroller General on "Unnecessary Costs to the Government for Commercial Long Distance Telephone Calls Made by Civil Agencies" (March 1964); a compilation of "GSA Selected Statistics, July 1, 1952 - June 30, 1962"; and an "Inventory of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Equipment in the Federal Government" (August 1962). In addition, there are copies of a few statements by other individuals such as Joseph Campbell, U.S. Comptroller General; Congressman Jack Brooks; George B. Hartzog, Jr., National Park Service; Nelson A. Rockefeller, Governor of New York; and Wayne C. Grover, Archivist of the United States.