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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-JPS-01
Interviewee(s)
Sharkey, Joseph T. (Joseph Thomas), 1893-1991
Biographical Note
Joseph T. Sharkey (1893 - 1991) was a New York political figure who was best known for his term as County leader in Brooklyn (1956-1962), during which he worked actively to achieve the Democratic Party nomination for John F. Kennedy (JFK) in 1960.
Interviewer(s)
John F. Stewart
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
This interview focuses on Sharkey’s responsibilities as County leader, his reasons for supporting JFK, and his active role in campaigning for JFK, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
1 November 1967
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
Joseph T. Sharkey, recorded interview by John F. Stewart, November 1, 1967, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Person(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 1990-005
Transcript
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