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This series contains audio and video recordings. The majority of recordings pertain to John Hay Whitney and were generated as part of the research process for Jock: The Life and Times of John Hay Whitney, written by E. J. Kahn, Jr. The recordings include interviews with John Hay Whitney, his family, friends, and associates. Whitney's reminiscences are a valuable supplement to the papers and cover his upbringing; involvement in the motion picture industry; capture by the Germans in World War II; service as ambassador to the Court of St. James's; business pursuits; and philanthropic activities. Betsey Cushing Whitney, Kingman Brewster, Benno Schmidt, Jacob Javits, Walter Thayer, and others provide their memories and impressions of Whitney. The biography, Jock: The Life and Times of John Hay Whitney is read aloud by various family members and friends.