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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-EZS-01
Interviewee(s)
Stanton, Betsy (Elizabeth Ann), 1909-1982
Biographical Note
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Stanton (1909 - 1982) served as a Democratic National Committee Member from 1956 until 1962, as a Massachusetts State Senator from 1952 until 1962, and as postmistress of Fitchburg from 1962 until 1979.
Interviewer(s)
William Hartigan
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Stanton’s role as a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), her support for John F. Kennedy (JFK), and her evaluation of the Kennedy administration and its legacy, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
5 April 1976
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
Elizabeth (Betsy) Stanton, recorded interview by William Hartigan, April 5, 1976, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
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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 2003-055
Transcript
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