US-RPPC-kennedy Guide to the Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection1952-1974 Finding aid prepared by Russell Franks. Providence College 2013 February 28
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 Finding aid encoded by Russell Franks 2013 February 28 English Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) English Phillips Memorial Library
Archives and Special Collections1 Cunningham SquareProvidence, RI 02918Tel: 401-865-2578Fax: 401-865-1578Email: pcarchives@providence.eduWebsite: https://pml.providence.edu/
 Folsey, O.P., William D., Martin F. Kelly, Elizabeth Kiley, Edward J. O'Neill, O.P., and John D. Ruscito. Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection 1952-1974 Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection 1.0 linear feet The collection consists of select newspaper articles reporting on polictal events regarding John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. Other materials include campaign memorabilia, prayer cards, and items commemorating the memory of each man. Additional clippings report on Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy. kennedy Historical note

The Kennedy family and its tragedies often touched many Americans in unusually personal and high emotional ways. The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and of his brother, Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, traumatized the nation. Most Americans living at the time remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news of the killings. As a result, many people felt compelled to save memorabilia and other items relating to the Kennedys. The collection consists of select articles reporting on political events regarding the Kennedy brothers and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. Includes additional memorabilia relating to the Kennedys public life.

 Collection information

Collection is open for research by appointment. Materials do not circulate. Some materials may be restricted, for further information contact the Archives and Special Collections, Phillips Memorial Library, Providence College.

Researchers seeking to publish materials from the Providence College Archives and Special Collections are advised to request written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection. Although Providence College has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.

Kennedy Newspaper Clippings collection, Providence College, Phillips Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections.

This collection consists of select articles reporting on political events regarding John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy and the events surrounding the assassinations of each man. The collection also contains a small amount campaign materials, prayer cards, and items, such as eulogies, commemorating the memory of each man.

The collection is generally arranged chronologically in two series. Newspaper clippings Subject Files

Administrative information

All items within the collection were acquired by and donated to Providence College by the following individuals; William D. Folsey, O.P. ('56), Martin F. Kelly, (Rhode Island Democratic State Committee), Elizabeth L. Kiley of Pawtucket, R.I., Edward J. O'Neill, O.P. ('75), and John D. Ruscito ('68). The individual donations were made over a thirty year period from 1987 to 2007.

 Names Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963. Kennedy, Robert F., 1925-1968. Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009. Cooke, Terence, 1921-1983. Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970. Subjects United States. President (1961-1963 : Kennedy) RIAMCO Browsing Terms Government, Politics and Law Additional information

There are no known related materials.

No materials have been removed from this collection.

 News Clippings 1961-1974 1 box(es) (60 folders) Scope and Content Note

This series consists of the bulk of the collection comprised of newspaper clipping reporting various events relating to either one or all of the Kennedy brothers.

 Arrangement

This series is arranged chronologically.

 1 1 The Washington PostJan 1, 1961 1 2 NewsweekJan 23, 1961 1 3 LifeJan 27, 1961 1 4 Inaugural Spectacle: Souvenir Edition1961 1 5 LookMar 14, 1961 1 6 LifeMar 31, 1961 1 7 The Boston Sunday GlobeMay 27, 1962 1 8 LifeNov 2, 1962 1 9 LookJan 15, 1963 1 10 The Pawtucket TimesJul 2, 1963 1 11 The Washington Post - Special commemorative EditionNov 22-23, 1963 1 12 Record American (Boston)Nov 23, 1963 1 13 The Washington PostNov 25, 1963 1 14 The Washington PostNov 26, 1963 1 15 The Providence VisitorNov 27, 1963 1 16 The Washington PostNov 27, 1963 1 17 The Washington PostNov 27, 1963 1 18 LifeNov 29, 1963 1 19 LookDec 3, 1963 1 20 The Providence VisitorDec 6, 1963 1 21 TimeDec 6, 1963 1 22 U.S. News & World ReportDec 9, 1963 1 23 LifeDec 13, 1963 1 24 The Saturday Evening PostDec 14, 1963 1 25 The Providence VisitorDec 20, 1963 1 26 The Providence Sunday JournalDec 29, 1963 1 27 LookDec 31, 1963 1 28 Record American and Sunday Advertiser (Boston)1963 1 29 Pawtucket TimesJan 1964 1 30 LookFeb 25, 1964 1 31 National GeographicMar 1964 1 32 Record American (Boston)May 30, 1964 1 33 Evening Bulletin (Providence)May 30, 1964 1 34 Record American (Boston)Jun 2,1964 1 35 Record American (Boston)Jun 5, 1964 1 36 LookAug 25, 1964 1 37 The Providence VisitorNov 13, 1964 1 38 LookNov 17, 1964 1 39 Record American (Boston)Nov 21, 1964 1 40 The Providence Journal1964 1 41 National GeographicMar 1964 1 42 The Providence JournalMar 21, 1965 1 43 LifeNov 5, 1965 1 44 The Providence VisitorNov 10, 1966 1 45 Record American (Boston)Jun 5, 1964 1 46 LookJan 24, 1967 1 47 LookFeb 7, 1967 1 48 LookFeb 21, 1967 1 49 LookMar 7, 1967 1 50 The Providence VisitorApr 14, 1968 1 51 Pawtucket TimesJun 5, 1968 1 52 The Providence VisitorJun 7, 1968 1 53 Record American (Boston)Jun 7, 1968 1 54 The Providence VisitorJun 14, 1968 1 55 LifeJun 14, 1968 1 56 LookJun 25, 1968 1 57 The Providence VisitorNov 25, 1970 1 58 The Providence Sunday JournalMar 7, 1971 1 59 Record American (Boston)nov 20, 1973 1 60 The Providence VisitorNov 22, 1974 Subject Files 1952-1968 1 box(es) (17 folders) Scope and Content Note

This series is comprised of prayer cards, photographs, programs, campaign materials and other memorabilia relating to the Kennedy brothers.

 Arrangement

This series is arranged alphabetically.

 2 1 TelegramMay 29, 1968

From Robert F. Kennedy to Martin F. Kelly, member of the 1968 R.I. Democratic State Committee, asking for the support of the Rhode Island Democratic State Committee at the Democratic National Convention.

 2 2 Election Campaign Material:1960, 1968 Kennedy-Johnson campaign pins, bumper stickers, etc. 1960 Edward M. Kennedy photograph endorsement of J. Joseph Garrahy campaign for R.I. Lt. Governor 1968 Robert F. Kennedy campaign for President handbills 1968 2 3 Posters:1961-1963 The Inaugural Address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States Jan 21, 1961 John F. Kennedy Commemorative Cartoon by Frank Lanning Nov 1963

Published in Providence Journal-Bulletin.

 Funeral Procession of President Kennedy Nov 25, 1963 The Torch is Passed undated John F. Kennedy undated

(3 versions)

 2 4 President Kennedy Birthday Dinner program, Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel, Providence, R.I.May 29, 1962 2 5 Prayer for the United States President by Richard J. Cushing, D.D., Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston1952 2 6 Eulogy In Memory of the President of the United States by Richard J. Cushing, D.D., at the television Studio of the Archdiocese of BostonNov 24, 1963 2 7 In Memoriam: John F. Kennedy, no author1963 2 8 Special Delivery from Heaven by Barbara Jones1963 2 9 The Wit and Wisdom of John F. Kennedy published by Hallmarkundated 2 10 Excerpts form President Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Delivered in Washington... published by Civil LeaderJan 6, 1964 2 11 John F. Kennedy: Young Man of Destiny by Helene Hanff1965 2 12 The Kennedy Chalice publish by the Knights of Columbus1966 2 13 Robert Francis Kennedy: Eulogy by Senator Edward M. Kennedy at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, New YorkJun 8 1968 2 14 Eulogies Delivered at the Solemn Obsequies of Honorable Robert Francis Kennedy, United States Senator from the State of New York, by Honorable Edward M. Kennedy, United States Senator form the State of Massachusetts, His Excellency Terence J. Cooke, Archbishop of New York, [and] His Eminence Richard Cardinal Cushing, Cardinal-Archbishop of BostonJun 8, 1968 2 15 National Day of Mourning prayer cardJun 9, 1968 2 16 Bobby edited by Jay Jacobs1968 2 17 John Fitzgerald Kennedy: A Memorial Tribute Excerpts and Speeches: The Oath of Office, The Inaugural Address, Speech on Berlin, Speech on the Cuban Crisis, Fort Worth Speech, Last Speech (Dallas, Texas)

33rpm LP record.