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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
First Day Cover: Christmas 1963 U.S 5-cent Postage Stamp
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

First Day Cover: Christmas 1963 U.S 5-cent Postage Stamp

Artifact IDMO 63.4624
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1963
Maker (Founded 1939)
Place MadeSanta Claus, Indiana, United States, North America
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionSecond U.S stamp honoring the Christmas season; postmarked "Santa Claus, Ind., Nov. 1, 1963" typewritten address to "The President"; illustration on envelope in green and red shows U.S Capitol, a candle, and holly, contains a postcard of Lincoln Statue
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 between 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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