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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AUG-01
In this interview Heckscher discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as an “inspiration to cultural life”; Heckscher’s involvement in government affairs prior to becoming a Special Consultant to the President; the invitation of 168 artists to JFK’s 1961 inauguration and its impact; how Heckscher came to work for the White House; discussing Heckscher’s position with Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.; the reasoning behind the creation of the new position of Special Consultant on the Arts and the favorable public reaction to it; enlarging the definition of “The Arts,” especially regarding architecture; Arthur Goldberg; the establishment of the Freedom Medal; creating the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts through executive order; personal impressions of JFK; setting up Heckscher’s office and staff; how Heckscher was meant to advise JFK and what his position entailed; the Cultural Center [Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]; conversations with JFK; Mrs. Kennedy’s expansive work for the arts; the arts as part of national policy; working with other White House staff members and other Departments; designing special postage stamps; what the President’s role in the arts should be; and the Fine Arts Commission, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Timothy 'Ted' Reardon
JFKWHSFTR-008-008
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Timothy 'Ted' Reardon
JFKWHSFTR-008-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Timothy 'Ted' Reardon
JFKWHSFTR-008-006
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF063-009
This file contains letters from Jacqueline Kennedy to Roger L. Stevens, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, regarding administration, committees, and cultural activities of the Kennedy Center.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-010
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, articles, and press releases regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include gifts of chandeliers, marble, and a Stradivarius violin; and lists of potential members for the Board of Trustees.
Textual folder
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009
This file contains correspondence, memoranda, and news articles regarding the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Topics include the design and geographic location of the building, members of the Board of Trustees, and press releases concerning a commission by the Center for a new work by composer Leonard Bernstein to be performed at the Center's opening. Contains five photographic prints.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-11-A
ST13
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P05-024
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P05-021
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P05-012
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P04-026
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P04-024
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P04-023
Textual folder
William Walton Personal Papers
WWPP-003-015
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of August Heckscher
JFKWHSFAH-028-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of August Heckscher
JFKWHSFAH-028-002
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C44-7-62
Architect, Edward Durell Stone, speaks at the unveiling of an architectural model of the National Cultural Center in a ceremony at the Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (wearing yellow dress) sits in first row behind the model. Those seated behind the model also include: actress, Geraldine Page; entertainer, Danny Kaye; chairman of the Washington Area Campaign Committee for the National Cultural Center, Janet Auchincloss; music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf; Hugh D. Auchincloss; member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the National Cultural Center, Joan Braden; actress, Joanne Woodward; actor, Paul Newman. [Photograph by Harold Sellers.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C44-6-62
Architect, Edward Durell Stone, speaks at the unveiling of an architectural model of the National Cultural Center in a ceremony at the Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (wearing yellow dress) sits in first row behind the model. Also pictured: chairman of the Washington Area Campaign Committee for the National Cultural Center, Janet Auchincloss (partially obscured); music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf; member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the National Cultural Center, Joan Braden; actress, Joanne Woodward; actor, Paul Newman. [Photograph by Harold Sellers.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C44-5-62
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center, wearing yellow dress), views an architectural model of the National Cultural Center during an unveiling ceremony at the Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Also pictured: actress, Geraldine Page; entertainer, Danny Kaye; chairman of the Washington Area Campaign Committee for the National Cultural Center, Janet Auchincloss; music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf; architect, Edward Durell, Stone; member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the National Cultural Center, Joan Braden; actress, Joanne Woodward; actor, Paul Newman. [Photograph by Harold Sellers.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C44-4-62
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center, wearing yellow dress), views an architectural model of the National Cultural Center during an unveiling ceremony at the Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Also pictured: actress, Geraldine Page; entertainer, Danny Kaye; chairman of the Washington Area Campaign Committee for the National Cultural Center, Janet Auchincloss; music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf; Hugh D. Auchincloss; architect, Edward Durell Stone; member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the National Cultural Center, Joan Braden; actress, Joanne Woodward; actor, Paul Newman. [Photograph by Harold Sellers.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C44-2-62
Actress, Geraldine Page (standing at center), speaks at the unveiling of an architectural model of the National Cultural Center in a ceremony at the Elms mansion in Newport, Rhode Island; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy sits in first row behind the model. Those seated behind the model also include: chairman of the Washington Area Campaign Committee for the National Cultural Center, Janet Auchincloss; music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Erich Leinsdorf; architect, Edward Durell Stone; member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts for the National Cultural Center, Joan Braden; actress, Joanne Woodward; actor, Paul Newman. [Photograph by Harold Sellers.]
Photograph
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009-p0017
Photograph of Senator-elect Robert F. Kennedy speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Seated in the front row are President Lyndon Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson (both wearing light-colored coats). Also in attendance are Reverend Philip M. Hannan; Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy; White House Secret Service Agent Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn; and Roger L. Stevens, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center. Verso contains, "145," handwritten in pencil, and a stamp of, "Credit Photo By, City News Bureau, CO. 5-2000, Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8, D.C."
Photograph
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009-p0015
Photograph of President Lyndon Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson at the groundbreaking ceremony for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. First row (standing, L-R): Reverend Philip M. Hannan (wearing wide-brimmed hat), Senator-elect Robert F. Kennedy, President Johnson, and the First Lady. Also in attendance are Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy; White House Secret Service Agent Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn; and Roger L. Stevens, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center. Verso contains, "243," handwritten in pencil, and a stamp of, "Credit Photo By, City News Bureau, CO. 5-2000, Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8, D.C."
Photograph
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis Personal Papers
JBKOPP-SF053-009-p0013
Photograph of Senator-elect Robert F. Kennedy speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Seated in the background is Arthur M. Schlesinger (wearing glasses), Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy. Verso contains, "D17," handwritten in pencil, and a stamp of, "Credit Photo By, City News Bureau, CO. 5-2000, Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington 8, D.C."