Collections of the Presidential Library : Textual Collections

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum collects, preserves, and makes available primary-source materials, in all formats, pertaining to the life and times of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. The Library's holdings include the papers of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy, and Rose Kennedy, as well as close to 400 other collections: those of Kennedy family members, Kennedy administration officials and associates, and pertinent individuals, authors, and institutions. The John F. Kennedy Library also houses the Ernest Hemingway Collection and the John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collections. 

Textual Collections  

The Library's textual collections originate from various sources, namely government agencies, government employees, and private citizens. These materials are available to anyone interested in studying the life, administration, and legacy of John F. Kennedy. The best-used collections comprise John F. Kennedy's presidential records, particularly  the President's Office Files and the National Security Files. In addition, the Library holds approximately 400 collections of personal papers and White House staff files that document the activities and careers of Kennedy administration officials and staff, as well as Kennedy family members, friends, associates, and contemporaries.