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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
4-cent U.S.S Bainbridge First Day Cover
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

4-cent U.S.S Bainbridge First Day Cover

Artifact IDMO 63.4492
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date October 6, 1962
Gifter
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionFirst Day Cover honoring the commissioning of the U.S.S Bainbridge cancelled "U.S.S Bainbridge cancelled "U.S.S Bainbridge (DLG (N) 25) Oct. 6, 1962"; addressed to "The Honorable John F. Kennedy, President of the United States"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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