American Academy of Arts and Letters Award of Merit
Artifact IDMO 2002.31
Object Type
Award
Date
June 10, 1954
Medium
gold plated
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 in (7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold plated medallion awarded to Ernest Hemingway for "distinction in the art of the novel". Recto has wreath in center and "American Academy of Arts and Letter Award of Merit" along outer rim. Verso has a naked male greek figure carrying a lute with sun setting in background. "Opportunity Inspiration Achievement" written along outer rim.
Historical NoteThis American Academy of Arts and Letters Award of Merit was awarded to Ernest Hemingway for his contributions as a novelist on June 10, 1954 in New York. Hemingway was not present to receive the award.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mary Hemingway, the wife of Ernest Hemingway in 1986.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mary Hemingway; Ernest Hemingway Collection
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesErnest Hemingway Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055712)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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