Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-009
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Iowa, Indiana, and Kentucky concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-010
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Kansas 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 discussing the oath taken by the Knights of Columbus.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-002
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana 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 is correspondence with Senator Paul Simon, Chairman of the Illinois Committee for Fair Play.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-012
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-003
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of California, Connecticut, Illinois, and Indiana concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for 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
JFKCAMP1960-1033-002
This folder contains excerpts of the Congressional Record, press releases, statements, and speeches given in California, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Oregon by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the religious issue, education, the aged, the Presidency and foreign policy, and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties. Also included in this folder are numerous statements by Senator Kennedy in Illinois asking for support and discussing general issues of the campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-005
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Arizona, Indiana, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America, the Social Security program, the educational system, the coal industry, population growth and its effect on resources, and the issue of religion in American politics. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1039-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Indiana, telegrams, flyers, a map of Indiana, and the directory for the Allen County Democrat Central Committee. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, organized labor, and the role of religion in the 1960 campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1039-001
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Indiana, newspaper clippings, tour itineraries, press releases, and telegrams. Topics include Senator Kennedy’s Indiana tour, the Democratic Council of Indiana, the creation of the Indiana Kennedy-for-President Club, and the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign.