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First Day Cover: 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp Commemorating the Sciences
First Day Cover: 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp Commemorating the Sciences

First Day Cover: 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp Commemorating the Sciences

Artifact IDMO 63.4627
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date October 14, 1963
Place MadeWashington, D.C., 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 DescriptionFirst day cover for 5-cent U.S Science commemorative postage stamp with block of four stamps addressed to "Mr. President" illustration of Academy Building and scientist with microscope.
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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