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2 Merchandise Vendor Passes
image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
2 Merchandise Vendor Passes
image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

2 Merchandise Vendor Passes

Artifact IDMO 2003.10.1-.2
Object Type Pass
Date 1961
Medium cardboard
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 3 in (12.7 cm x 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlue rectangular passes with metal grommet at top center, individually numbered 220 and 221. Passes read, 1961 / Inauguration / Merchandise Vendor / The Bearer: / is authorized to engage in the sale of: / on the highways of the District of Columbia from January 15 to January 24, both dates inclusive, (including / Sunday), EXCEPT: in the Capitol / Grounds and Reviewing Stands, or in / the Roadway along the Inaugural Parade Route on January 20, 1961. The signature of Robert V. Murray / Chief of Police, / Washington, D.C. is printed at lower right corner of passes. Verso has three paragraphs of text regarding vendor compliance and violations.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by National Archives Records Administration from the U.S. Inaugural Committee records
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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