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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Speech Holder from President John F. Kennedy's Desk
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Speech Holder from President John F. Kennedy's Desk

Artifact IDMO 63.4210
Object Type Holder
Date 1961-1963
Medium Wood
DimensionsOverall H 2 in x W 7 in x D 1 3/4 in (5.1 cm x 17.8 cm x 4.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionWooden speech holder from President Kennedy's desk. The speech holder has a slotted top to a sheet of paper. Holder is missing the metal sheet to support the paper.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or was 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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