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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography …
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit: Joel Benjamin.
"Call Director" Telephone
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit: Joel Benjamin.

"Call Director" Telephone

Artifact IDMO 65.18.3
Object Type Telephone
Date 1950-1960
Maker
Medium plastic, rubber, wire, metal
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 8 in x D 4 1/2 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm x 11.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionGreen desk phone with 18 push buttons for different lines. Phone was used on the President's desk in the White House Oval Office
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was associated with the office of the Kennedy Administration. Ownership was transferred 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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