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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-017
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, a list of African American newspapers, and correspondence between campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson; Robert F. Kennedy; and David L. Hackett, Assistant to Senator John F. Kennedy, concerning the 1960 Democratic National Convention and Senator Kennedy’s voting record on racial issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0925-010
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various Alabama officials concerning local efforts in the Senator’s 1960 presidential campaign, individual delegates supporting his nomination at the Democratic National Convention, and the Senator’s position on issues such as civil rights and labor management. Of note is a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson requesting a meeting with Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-012
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from California, newspaper clippings, and telegrams. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, African Americans voter, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, and support for Senator Kennedy.