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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CFG-01
Gravel discusses campaigning for John F. Kennedy in Louisiana in 1960, civil rights issues, and the activities of the Democratic National Committee, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MD-01
Dixon discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 Democratic National Convention, and John F. Kennedy’s 1960 Louisiana campaign trip, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDD-01
De Blieux discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1956 vice presidential bid, the Civil Rights Commission advisory council, and Louisiana’s civil rights issues during JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHP-01
This interview focuses on the Kennedy administration’s approach to the civil rights movement, in particular the issues of desegregation and voting rights, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EMR-01
This interview focuses on the 1956 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy’s campaign trips to Louisiana, and Reggie’s trip to the Middle East for the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-25A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 31, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana. Senator Long raises an objection to an order requiring the state government of Louisiana to enforce compliance with a federal integration order on a highway project.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 25A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-25A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 25A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-25A
Dictation Belt 25A contains six sound recordings. Item 25A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 31, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They discuss an unidentified situation concerning United Air Lines. They also discuss Peru using aid money from the United States to buy gold. Item 25A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 31, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana. Senator Long raises an objection to an order requiring the state government of Louisiana to enforce compliance with a federal integration order on a highway project. Item 25A.3 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and a White House Operator. When President Kennedy answers, the operator informs him that the call from Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts is intended for Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O’Donnell. Item 25A.4 is a brief telephone exchange between an unidentified man and a White House Operator. The unidentified man asks for an outside line. Item 25A.5 is a telephone conversation held on August 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President Claude Desautels. They discuss the integration of African Americans into the federal workforce and plans for a field hearing in Philadelphia. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 25A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on August 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Martha W. Griffiths of Michigan. They discuss their positions on a tax bill and its possible effects on the economy and politics. Machine noise precedes the conversation, and the conversation begins in mid-sentence. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 25B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22A
Dictation Belt 22A contains four sound recordings. Item 22A.1 a brief telephone exchange on June 12, 1963, between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and a White House Operator. Lincoln asks the operator to place a call to Mrs. John Fell on behalf of President John F. Kennedy. Machine noise precedes and follows the exchange. Item 22A.2 is a telephone conversation held on June 12, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Carl Albert of Oklahoma. They discuss the defeat of a bill in the House of Representatives, votes of particular congressmen, and the effect of an order requiring racial integration. [White House Operator?] speaks to Representative Albert while he holds for President Kennedy. There is an echo during a brief segment of the recording. Item 22A.3 is a telephone conversation held on June 14, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Governor Jimmie Davis of Louisiana. They discuss a close vote in Louisiana and a possible visit by Governor Davis. The quality of recording of Governor Davis’s side of the conversation is very poor. Most of Governor Davis’s speech is inaudible. Item 22A.4 is part of a telephone conversation held on June 18, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. They continue to discuss demonstrations and other aspects of the civil rights situation in Mississippi. President Kennedy asks about issues raised by visiting clergymen from Jackson. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 22B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A-5
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss civil rights issues in Mississippi and Louisiana and briefly discuss Interhandel.The recording begins in mid-conversation. [White House Operator?] ends the call. Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 11A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-11A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 11A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A
Dictation Belt 11A contains six sound recordings. Item 11A.1 is a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss the cancellation of a visit by a French official. Machine noise precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] speaks to Under Secretary Ball while he holds for President Kennedy. Item 11A.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Army General Chester V. Clifton. They discuss the issue of participation of Arkansas National Guard fliers in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Adrian S. Fisher. They discuss responding to a statement by Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss international trade issues involving the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The trade issues involve wool, oil, and a pipe embargo. The dictation belt skips occasionally. Item 11A.5 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss civil rights issues in Mississippi and Louisiana and briefly discuss Interhandel. The recording begins in mid-conversation. [White House Operator?] ends the call. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963. First an unidentified man notifies President Kennedy of the death of Thomas J. Shanahan. Then the unidentified man gives Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln additional information regarding Shanahan. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 11B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-024-002
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-024-001
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-007
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-006
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-005
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-004
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-003
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-002
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-023-001
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-021-004
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-021-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-003-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-004-017
Textual folder
Clark Clifford Personal Papers
CCPP-MF03-011
This folder contains an executive order and House Concurrent Resolution from the State of Louisiana seeking President-elect Kennedy's opinion on state sovereignty as it relates to school integration. There are also handwritten notes on Hale Boggs.
Photograph
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-004-011-p0030
Photograph of an unidentified woman holding a bag containing two dolls that says, "New Front Tears." The photograph accompanies a letter sent to Burke Marshall, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, from Henry Cabirac, Jr. of the Southern Field Service, National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice. According to Mr. Cabirac, the photograph was taken the day Archibishop Joseph Francis Rummel announced the desegregation of all Catholic schools in New Orleans, Louisiana.