Scott Badler Oral History
Object number2022.001.0053
Date08/03/2022
ClassificationsOral Histories
Oral history interview subject
Scott Badler
Oral history interviewer
Stephen Fagin
ObjectOral history
Credit LineOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumBorn digital (.m4a file), Born digital (.mp4 file), Born digital (.vtt file)
DimensionsDuration: 25 Minutes
Collections
- All Online Objects
- Pop Culture
- Oral History Collection
DescriptionVideotaped oral history interview with Scott Badler. Badler is author of the young adult novel, "JFK & the Muckers of Choate" (2022), about John F. Kennedy’s rebellious years at boarding school in the 1930s. A California native, Badler was in elementary school at the time of the Kennedy assassination.
Interview conducted via Zoom on August 3, 2022 by Stephen Fagin. The interview is twenty-five minutes long.
Curatorial CommentarySince this interview was recorded in 2022, Scott Badler has authored a sequel entitled Becoming JFK: John F. Kennedy's Early Path to Leadership (2025). This follow-up book explores John Kennedy's early life between school and his political career, highlighting moments from his time in Europe. Badler's writings shine a light on untold stories from the eventful life of the late president. More information on his publications can be found on his website: Scott Badler - BECOMING JFK John F. Kennedy's Early Path to Leadership.
- Riley Harris, Collections Cataloger
