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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-KHY-01
Interviewee(s)
Yasko, Karel H. 1911-1985
Biographical Note
(1911 - 1985) Architect and Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Public Building Service, General Services Administration (1961-1969).
Interviewer(s)
William McHugh
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Yasko discusses his role as an architect for the General Services Administration, the works and programs he was involved in, and the issues within the field of architecture, especially in regards to designing federal buildings. He discusses the impact John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline B. Kennedy had on architecture and the arts, and JFK’s issuance of guiding principles of design for the profession, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
14 December 1966
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
Karel H. Yasko, recorded interview by William McHugh, December 14, 1966, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(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 1989-018
Transcript
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