Audiovisual Materials
Motion Picture Film


GUGGENHEIM PRODUCTIONS
1956-83.
Political campaign films created by Charles Guggenheim for numerous candidates, such as Adlai Stevenson, 1956; Robert F. Kennedy, 1964, 1968; George McGovern, 1972; Edward M. Kennedy, 1976, 1980; and others. Includes documentaries such as RFK Remembered (1968), KKK (1985), and public service announcements for various organizations. 2,850 reels. Permission Required. See also Archives and Manuscripts, and Sound Recordings.

KENNEDY, EDWARD MOORE, 1932-
1961-80
Films and videotapes documenting Edward Kennedy's activities and travels to various countries, appearances on televised news programs, political campaign footage shot for his campaigns for the U.S. Senate, 1962-1976, and his 1980 Presidential primary campaign. 400 reels. Permission Required. See also Archives and Manuscripts, Still Photographs, and Sound Recordings.

KENNEDY, ROBERT F(rancis), 1925-68
1964, 1968.
Political campaign film created during the course of Robert Kennedy's campaigns for the Senate, 1964, and for the Presidency, 1968. 600 reels. Permission Required. See also Archives and Manuscripts, Still Photographs, Sound Recordings, and Oral History Interviews.

* "MR" FILMS
1910-64.
Films of John F. Kennedy, his family, and others, produced by, and donated to the library by newsreel companies, filmmakers, and individuals. Includes rare footage of the Kennedy family in Europe 1938-1939, Hyannisport and Palm Beach 1940-1946. 253 reels. Permission Required to Reproduce.

* NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
1953-64
Newsfilm footage of John F. Kennedy and his associates in cities and locales in various states recorded by local member television stations of the National Association of Broadcasters. 150 reels. Permission Required to Reproduce.

* VICTORIA SCHUCK COLLECTION
1948-68.
Films of political speeches, rallies, campaign spot ads, and other footage from state and national campaigns, such as Stevenson-Eisenhower, 1956, as recorded or collected by the Democratic and Republican National Committees. 1,250 reels. Permission Required to Reproduce. See also Sound Recordings.

* TELEVISION NETWORKS COLLECTION
1951-83.
News film donated to the library by the major American television networks and networks of other countries. Includes stock footage of John F. Kennedy's public appearances, documentaries, special reports on events or issues of his public career particularly during the Kennedy administration, and broadcasts of memorial services and documentaries on his life produced after the assassination. 877 reels. Permission Required to Reproduce.

* U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY COLLECTION
1961-65.
Films of President Kennedy's activities, particularly as they relate to donor agencies, such as NASA, U.S. Information Agency, the U.S. Air Force, and others. Includes memorial films produced or acquired by different agencies. 164 reels. See also Still Photographs.

* WHITE HOUSE
1961-63.
Films by White House staff cameramen of President Kennedy's official activities, ceremonies at the White House, trips, vacations, and leisure time activities with family and friends. 87 reels. See also Still Photographs and Sound Recordings.


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