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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-05
This interview covers the Water Quality Control Act debate of 1965, Water Quality Control Act legislation, and water shortages in New York City, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-02
This interview covers Iowa politics and support for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], Pigman’s appointment to the Senate staff, and RFK’s primary interests as Senator, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-FDO-01
This interview covers involvement with the Queens delegation during John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign, Robert F. Kennedy’s Senate race of 1964, and the gubernatorial races of 1962 and 1966 in New York, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LFO-02
This interview covers involvement in Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign, RFK’s plans for the future after John F. Kennedy’s death, and RFK’s Africa trip, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EHN-02
This interview covers early memories of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s 1964 campaign for Senator of New York, and the Senate race of 1968, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-EHN-01
This interview covers Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] interactions with Nassau County, RFK’s early time in the Senate, and the New York Governor’s race of 1966, among other topics.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JVL-01
This interview focuses on the transit strike in New York City, Lindsay and Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] collaborations on New York City matters, and reflections on RFK’s understanding of public life and the cities, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TRK-01
This interview focuses on Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] 1964 campaign in New York, Kupferman’s collaboration with RFK on bills while in the House of Representatives, and RFK’s impact on New York City and national politics, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRK-01
This interview focuses on early recollections of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], RFK’s 1964 campaign, and RFK’s 1968 campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-TMJ-03
This interview focuses on the formation of Bedford – Stuyvesant, political consequences of Bedford – Stuyvesant for Robert F. Kennedy [RFK], and RFK’s attitudes towards Bedford- Stuyvesant, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JKJ-02
In this interview Javits discusses working with Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] on the Bedford-Stuyvesant project and the impact of RFK’s death on the project, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses initial encounters with and impressions of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; RFK as Attorney General and judicial appointments; RFK’s 1964 Senate campaign; working with Senator RFK and issues between RFK and Javits in the Senate; the “many capacities” of RFK; RFK’s public speaking ability; and Bedford-Stuyvesant, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESJ-03
This interview focuses on unfinished plans under the Bedford – Stuyvesant project, Robert Kennedy’s [RFK] relationship with his staff and other business leaders, and Eli Smith’s departure from the Bedford – Stuyvesant project, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESJ-02
This interview focuses on origins of the Bedford – Stuyvesant two board structure, early Bedford – Stuyvesant projects, and Eli Jacob’s decision to leave the organization, among other things.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-ESJ-01
This interview focuses on Jacob’s involvement in the Bedford – Stuyvesant project, recruitment for the Bedford - Stuyvesant project board, and Robert F. Kennedy’s influence on the Bedford - Stuyvesant project, among other things.