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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-05
In this interview Carver discusses the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its Commissioner, Philleo Nash; federal claims to and use of Indian land; industries and commercial enterprises on or close to Indian reservations; problems working with Congress and other federal agencies on issues related to Indian affairs; the Miccosukee in Florida; and the Bureau of Land Management with Karl S. Landstrom as its Director, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-03
Batt discusses the legislation authorizing the Accelerated Public Works Program and the Program itself, the Appalachian Program, and the Area Redevelopment Administration’s relationship with various interest groups, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-02
Batt discusses issues and negotiations surrounding the 1963 expansion of the Area Redevelopment Act, and the Accelerated Public Works Program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-01
Batt discusses the 1955 Depressed Areas Act, difficulties with operating the ARA within the Commerce Department, and the actions of the ARA around the country, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-008-010
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-002-002
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-002-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-064a-004
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Timothy J. ("Ted") Reardon, Administrative Assistant to the President and Special Assistant for Cabinet Affairs. Topics include a report on the fitness program in the armed forces, the Area Redevelopment Program, and the Presidential Council on Youth Fitness.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-072a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Commerce. Topics include issues with funding and construction of the Federal Pavilion for the 1964 World's Fair, the balance of payments, the Export Control Act and possible prohibitions for the Soviet Union, and the Area Redevelopment Administration. Of note is a progress report on the special program for Appalachian development by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce. Also included in this folder are copies of numerous addresses by Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges.
Collection
USDC
Records 1961-1964. Microfilm copies of records of the Executive Secretary, the Deputy Under Secretary for Transportation, Area Redevelopment Administration, Maritime Administration, Business and Defense Services Administration, Office of Trade Adjustment, Bureau of International Commerce, and National Bureau of Standards. Hard copy includes speeches and statements of Secretary Luther H. Hodges, reports, studies, publications, Commerce News Digest, Foreign Commerce Weekly (later International Commerce), Survey of Current Business, and the 1960 Census.