Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

January 2, 1960

JFK ENTERS THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Senator Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States.

Listen to an excerpt from the oral history interview with Jacques Lowe, the Kennedys' personal photographer for many years, by clicking "Find out more."

Image: Kennedy's presidential campaign button features his face on a background of red, white and blue stripes.

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William E. Cooper Oral History

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William E. Cooper Oral History

Videotaped oral history interview with William E. Cooper. The head of Dallas Market Hall in 1963, which included the Trade Mart, Mr. Cooper helped organize the planned presidential luncheon. Years later, he served as one of the founding board members of the Dallas County Historical Foundation.Interview conducted at Mr. Cooper's office on March 30, 1994 by Wes Wise with Bob Porter. The interview is fifty-seven minutes long.

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Object title:

William E. Cooper Oral History

Date:

03/30/1994

Terms:

Civic leaders

Trade Mart luncheon

Oral histories

Cooper, William E.

Dallas Trade Mart

Dallas County Historical Foundation

Dallas

Dallas Trade Mart (OHC)

History of 411 Elm Street and The Sixth Floor Museum (OHC)
Medium:

Hi-8 videotape

Dimensions:

57 Minutes

Credit line:

Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

1994.007.0005

Curatorial Note:

Mr. Cooper passed away on March 6, 2008. - Stephen Fagin, Curator

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William E. Cooper Oral History

Videotaped oral history interview with William E. Cooper. The head of Dallas Market Hall in 1963, which included the Trade Mart, Mr. Cooper helped organize the planned presidential luncheon. Years later, he served as one of the founding board members of the Dallas County Historical Foundation.Interview conducted at Mr. Cooper's office on March 30, 1994 by Wes Wise with Bob Porter. The interview is fifty-seven minutes long.

Object Details
Object title:

William E. Cooper Oral History

Date:

03/30/1994

Terms:

Civic leaders

Trade Mart luncheon

Oral histories

Cooper, William E.

Dallas Trade Mart

Dallas County Historical Foundation

Dallas

Dallas Trade Mart (OHC)

History of 411 Elm Street and The Sixth Floor Museum (OHC)

Medium:

Hi-8 videotape

Dimensions:

57 Minutes

Credit line:

Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

1994.007.0005

Curatorial Note:

Mr. Cooper passed away on March 6, 2008. - Stephen Fagin, Curator

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