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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
Kennedy Genealogical Chart
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA

Kennedy Genealogical Chart

Artifact IDMO 63.820b
Object Type Document
Date 1961
Date Presented3/16/61
Maker
Gifter
Place MadeDublin, Ireland, Europe
Place of GiftWashington D.C., USA
Medium Ink and gauche on paper
DimensionsMat H 23 in x W 29 in (58.4 cm x 73.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionCalligraphed and illuminated chart, in black ink and colored inks depicting a partial Kennedy family tree at center, starting with Patrick Kennedy of Wexford through John Jr. and Caroline Kennedy. To the right is the Kennedy Coat of Arms, and down the left side are the names of Kennedy ancestors starting with Lorcan King of Munster. At the top of the chart is an excerpt of a poem by Giolla which dates back to 1420: "O'Cinneidigh, who reddens the javelin/ Over the wide smooth Gleann-Omra/ The race of our Donnchuan, who through valour/ Obtained the lands without dispute."
Historical NoteThis chart was presented to President Kennedy by Thomas J. Kiernan, the Ambassador of Ireland at the White House on March 17, 1961.
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Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office during the Kennedy Administration and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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