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Jack Lindquist Oral History
Audio oral history interview with Jack Lindquist. As advertising manager for Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Lindquist hosted Senator John F. Kennedy in 1959 and worked directly with Robert Kennedy during the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. He also made preparations for Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to visit Disneyland, though the trip was canceled due to security concerns. Interview conducted via telephone on Agosto 21, 2014 by Stephen Fagin. The interview is fifty minutes long.
Jack Lindquist Oral History
08/21/2014
Relatos orales
Campaña presidencial
Elecciones presidenciales de 1960
Juventud
Calle Mayor
Cultura pop
Publicidad
World's Fair
Disturbios
Kennedy, John F.
Kennedy, Robert F.
Jruschov, Nikita
Disneyland
Comité Nacional Demócrata
Partido Demócrata
Los Angeles
Campaña de 1960 (OHC)
Historia y Cultura de Dallas y los años 60 (OHC)
Cultura popular (OHC)
Nacido digital (.wav file)
Duración: 50 minutos
Colección de Historia Oral/Museo de la Sexta Planta en Dealey Plaza
2014.001.0170
Jack Lindquist passed away on Febrero 28, 2016 at the age of 88. In this oral history, he primarily discusses his role as the first advertising manager at Disneyland and his experiences in the 1960s. However, during his long career with the Walt Disney Company (1955-1993), he held a number of positions, including Vice President for Marketing for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment (worldwide) and the first President of Disneyland Resort. Lindquist is created with a number of advertising innovations, including themed anniversary promotions and the creation of "Disney Dollars" theme park currency. He is also credited with creating the recognized commercial tagline, "I'm going to Disneyland," first used during the 1985 Super Bowl. Upon his retirement, Lindquist's name was added to a commemorative window on one of the buildings lining Main Street, USA at Disneyland. His memoir, In Service to the Mouse, was published in 2010. Jack Lindquist's official "Disney Legends" biography may be found here on the Walt Disney Archives website: Jack Lindquist - D23. - Stephen Fagin, Curator

Jack Lindquist Oral History
Audio oral history interview with Jack Lindquist. As advertising manager for Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Lindquist hosted Senator John F. Kennedy in 1959 and worked directly with Robert Kennedy during the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. He also made preparations for Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to visit Disneyland, though the trip was canceled due to security concerns. Interview conducted via telephone on Agosto 21, 2014 by Stephen Fagin. The interview is fifty minutes long.
Jack Lindquist Oral History
08/21/2014
Relatos orales
Campaña presidencial
Elecciones presidenciales de 1960
Juventud
Calle Mayor
Cultura pop
Publicidad
World's Fair
Disturbios
Kennedy, John F.
Kennedy, Robert F.
Jruschov, Nikita
Disneyland
Comité Nacional Demócrata
Partido Demócrata
Los Angeles
Campaña de 1960 (OHC)
Historia y Cultura de Dallas y los años 60 (OHC)
Cultura popular (OHC)
Nacido digital (.wav file)
Duración: 50 minutos
Colección de Historia Oral/Museo de la Sexta Planta en Dealey Plaza
2014.001.0170
Jack Lindquist passed away on Febrero 28, 2016 at the age of 88. In this oral history, he primarily discusses his role as the first advertising manager at Disneyland and his experiences in the 1960s. However, during his long career with the Walt Disney Company (1955-1993), he held a number of positions, including Vice President for Marketing for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Entertainment (worldwide) and the first President of Disneyland Resort. Lindquist is created with a number of advertising innovations, including themed anniversary promotions and the creation of "Disney Dollars" theme park currency. He is also credited with creating the recognized commercial tagline, "I'm going to Disneyland," first used during the 1985 Super Bowl. Upon his retirement, Lindquist's name was added to a commemorative window on one of the buildings lining Main Street, USA at Disneyland. His memoir, In Service to the Mouse, was published in 2010. Jack Lindquist's official "Disney Legends" biography may be found here on the Walt Disney Archives website: Jack Lindquist - D23. - Stephen Fagin, Curator