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Received from William Walton of Lyons, CO, in March 1993 (Acc. 1993-035), and in November 1993 (Acc. 1994-012).
WITHDRAWN ITEMS: Items that could embarrass, injure or harass living persons have been removed and placed under seal. As specified by the deed of gift, items containing statements made by or to the donor in confidence have been also been removed and placed under seal, unless, in the judgment of the Director, the reason for confidentiality no longer exists. CLASSIFIED ITEMS: Items that are closed because of their national security classification have also been removed and placed under seal. Document withdrawal slips have been inserted in the file where items have been removed. All withdrawn documents have been placed under seal and upon request the Kennedy Library will review any material which has been closed for a period of not less than 2 years for the purpose of opening items which no longer require restrictions. Researchers should consult the reference staff to obtain the appropriate form(s).
Opened in May 1993.
Processed by Megan F. Desnoyers and Sarah Demb. Encoded by James M. Roth.
William Walton was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, on August 20, 1909. He attended the University of Wisconsin. Walton began his career as a reporter, working for the Associated Press in Chicago and New York, as a staff member of PM in 1941, and as a war correspondent for Time magazine. In 1946, Walton resigned from his position of Foreign Editor for Life magazine to become a full time painter. In 1960, Walton worked on John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign, and later on Robert F. Kennedy's Senate campaign in 1964 and presidential campaign in 1968. From 1963 to 1971, Walton was the chairman of the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts. He also served as a trustee for the John F. Kennedy Library and was chairman of the Advisory Committee on Arts and Architecture. Walton died on December 18, 1994, in New York City, at age 85.
The William Walton Personal Papers collection contains material from Walton's time as a campaign worker for John F. Kennedy in 1960 and Robert F. Kennedy in 1964 and 1968; as a member and later Chairman of the United States Commission on Fine Arts; and as a Trustee of the John F. Kennedy Library. The papers also include some personal material, photographs, calendars, and news clippings.
Arranged by subject.
This series contains photographic materials and correspondence from members of Congress, Ernest and Mary Hemingway, John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy, and general correspondence.
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
This series contains files on art and literature, the Capital District, the John F. Kennedy Library, and the Fine Arts Commission. Art and literature files contain books and articles by William Walton, clippings, personal essays, and photographs related to the subject of art and literature. Capital District files and John F. Kennedy Library files contain correspondence, memorandums, statements, and clippings. Fine Arts Commission files contain administrative material, meeting transcripts, statements, memorandums, reports, and personal notes for political campaigns.
This folder contains several drafts of an essay by William Walton about his trip to Russia in December 1963 in conjunction with the opening of an art exhibition sponsored by the U.S. Information Service.
Arranged by subject.
This series contains personal memorabilia, notes, invitations, and ephemera of a political nature.
For separated oversize material, see Box OV01.
Unarranged.
This series contains William Walton's notes, photographs, and other materials related to the Roosevelt Island Project.
Arranged by subject
This series contains photographs separated from textual materials. Transfer sheets were not originally created for these materials.
One (1) 11" x 14" black-and-white glossy print of members of the Commission of Fine Arts meeting in the Oval Office. Those pictured include Gordon Bun Shaft, Hided Sasaki, Burnham Kelly, Theodore Rozak, Aline Saarinen, Jack Warnecke, W. Walton, and President Lyndon B. Johnson.