Here, we've highlighted archival collections and holdings at the JFK Library—starting with the most popular—that support research on U.S. policy toward Canada during the Kennedy presidency.
Part of the Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy, consisting of the working files of McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. It is the primary foreign policy file of the Kennedy White House (1961-1963). Digitized in part.
Part of the Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy, consisting of the working files of President Kennedy as maintained by his personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, in the Oval Office of the White House (1961-1963). Digitized in full.
The main correspondence file for the Kennedy administration; contains letters from the general public, as well as internal staff memoranda. Digitized in part.
Papers 1939-1969. Historian, government official, Special Assistant to the President for Latin American Affairs (1961-63); author, A Thousand Days (1965). Correspondence, reports, speeches, subject files, news clippings, research materials, book drafts, writings, diaries, White House files.
Textual and audiovisual materials that document the First Lady's early life, family, and marriage; her role in the White House (trips, state visits, White House restoration, social events, personal occasions, family events, and more); and her interests and concerns following her White House years. Digitized in part.
Documents Galbraith's varied and multifaceted career and interests as economist, public official, professor, presidential advisor, author and public speaker.
Includes correspondence, desk diaries, speeches, trip files, and other material documenting Robert F. Kennedy's role as Attorney General (1961-1964). Digitized in part.
Contains material related to Sorensen's role on John F. Kennedy's Senate staff (1952-60) and as speechwriter and Special Counsel to the President (1961-64); includes correspondence, legislative files, subject files, speech files, draft book manuscripts, personal papers and White House files.
White House Communications Agency recordings of President Kennedy's speeches and other public remarks. Recordings are downloadable from the website; digitized in full.
Still photographs by White House and National Park Service staff photographers documenting the President's activities, trips, and other events; informal photographs of the President and his family; photographs of Administration and Congressional members; photographs of White House staff and visitors; and photographs of White House rooms and grounds. Digitized in part.
Documents Herter's work as Special Representative for Trade Negotiations (1963-67), and contains testimony and proceedings of the Trade Information Committee.
Air Force Aide to President John F. Kennedy (1961-1963). Contains Correspondence, memorandums, reports, passenger lists, flight schedules, and itineraries for Presidential trips.
Documents Fox's role as Chief of the White House Social Entertainments Office (1961-1964), consisting mainly of guest lists, menus, invitations, programs, seating plans, and replies of acceptance or regret from invited guests. Digitized in part.