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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REH-01
In this interview Hedrick discusses how he first became interested in John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a presidential candidate and initial interactions with him; the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; the economics of Randolph County, WV; the issue of religion during JFK’s 1960 campaign; the Douglas Committee and legislation; forestry and Randolph County’s economy; Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaign in Randolph County during the 1960 primary; mining communities in southern WV; which of JFK’s domestic policies played well in WV; the students and faculty of Randolph County colleges and JFK’s campaign; Republican hostility towards JFK versus religious hostility in the 1960 election; the impact of JFK’s war record on the WV vote; how the JFK campaign helped WV’s national image and reputation; and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-031
This folder contains a bill (H.R. 9704) introduced by Representative Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia) proposing the establishment of a Youth Conservation Corps.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-002
This folder contains a draft statement regarding a survey into the development of shipping channels in the Big Sandy River located on the border of West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-016
This folder contains project proposals for the Conservation Commission of West Virginia Division of State Parks.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-015
This folder contains general project proposals for the Conservation Commission of West Virginia, including building a structure to commemorate the coal industry in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-014
This folder contains wildlife hunting and conservation proposals for the Conservation Commission of West Virginia Division of Game Management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-013
This folder contains conservation project proposals for the Conservation Commission of West Virginia Division of Forestry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-012
This folder contains conservation project proposals and costs for the Conservation Commission of West Virginia Division of Fish Management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Elkins, West Virginia discussing a need for a Federal program to assist in natural resource development and conservation, and differences between the political parties in addressing environmental concerns.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-010
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Lewisburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-032
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Hinton, West Virginia discussing a need for Federal assistance to aid in the development, research, and conservation of natural resources in West Virginia as a means to attract tourism and repair the state’s economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” given in Amherstdale, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to standardize regulations, policy, and prices as a means to revitalize the coal industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Mullens, West Virginia discussing the economic and health effects of pollution in the Guyandotte River, and proposes a program to restore and develop natural resources in the area.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Logan, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to revitalize the coal industry through economic regulation, research, and development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A New Program for Coal,” given in Fairmont, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to revitalize the coal industry through economic regulation, research, and development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-014
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Morgantown, West Virginia titled, “Coal by Wire: The Key to Coal’s Future.” In his speech he discusses a need to revitalize the coal industry, including the development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Iowa; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; North Dakota; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, international relations, labor, industry, agricultural issues, and the development of natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-019
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy in West Virginia concerning the development and conservation of natural resources in the state. In his speeches the Senator discusses the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration regarding natural resources and conservation programs, the coal industry in West Virginia, and developing the state’s natural resources as a way to strengthen the economy by creating new industries, such as tourism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-012
This folder contains a speech titled, “A New Program for Coal,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Fairmont, West Virginia. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the decline of employment in the coal industry and resulting poverty, particularly in West Virginia. He goes on to propose a new coal program containing four central points: the establishment of a national fuels policy; research and development for new uses of coal; the building of new steam plants to convert coal into electricity; and encouraging long-term industrial development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-008
This folder contains a speech titled, “’Coal by Wire’ – The Key to Coal’s Future,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Morgantown, West Virginia. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses a new development in the coal industry, referred to as “coal by wire,” that utilizes steam plants to convert coal into electricity.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-008
This folder contains press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Montana; Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include poverty, preservation of natural resources, foreign policy, the threat of Communism, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-005
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Arizona, Indiana, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America, the Social Security program, the educational system, the coal industry, population growth and its effect on resources, and the issue of religion in American politics. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-010
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the presidential primary elections in Indiana and Nebraska; the formation of the National Veterans Committee for Kennedy for President; a biographical sketch of Senator John F. Kennedy; national forests; and Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.