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First Day Cover: In Commemoration of the Asia Jamboree August 3, 1962
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
First Day Cover: In Commemoration of the Asia Jamboree August 3, 1962
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

First Day Cover: In Commemoration of the Asia Jamboree August 3, 1962

Artifact IDMO 63.4502.1
Object Type Cover, FIrst Day
Date August 3, 1962
Maker (Founded 1792)
Place MadeJapan, Asia
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 for stamp (10 yen) issued to commemorate the Asia Jamboree featuring a Boy Scout hat on a map of Asia, cancelled "Aug. 3, 1962 from Asia Jamboree, Nagoya, Japan", addressed to "President John F. Kennedy", enclosed is note card with information concerning stamp and Asia Jamboree
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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