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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-BBS-01
Interviewee(s)
Stout, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Bassel), 1905-1965
Biographical Note
Benjamin B. Stout (1905 - 1965) was the Chairman of the Harrison County Democratic Committee in West Virginia from 1956 to 1961.
Interviewer(s)
William L. Young
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on West Virginia’s enthusiasm for John F. Kennedy (JFK), the influence of JFK’s religious views on the 1960 presidential election, and JFK’s New Frontier policies in regards to West Virginia, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
30 July 1964
Deed Status
Rights Transferred Upon Death of Donor
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Benjamin B. Stout, recorded interview by William L. Young, July 30, 1964, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Person(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Accession Number
OH 1973-037
Transcript
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