Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-132-008
This folder consists of materials maintained by President John F. Kennedy's personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, prior to and during his presidency. Materials consist of correspondence between the office of Evelyn Lincoln and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President, and are primarily inquiries to the President about his experience and involvement in WWII, and as commander of motor torpedo boat PT-109. Responses to the correspondence were conducted by Captain, later Commander, Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr., Naval Aide to the President. Of note is a copy of a letter sent in 1943 from the President to Patrick Munroe, commander of PT-110. This folder also includes a diary kept by PT-216 boat captain Cecil C. Sanders titled, "Mediterranean War Cruise," also known as, "Mediterranean Odyssey."