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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Project Mercury Commemorative Stamps
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Project Mercury Commemorative Stamps

Artifact IDMO 74.124
Object Type Stamp
Date 1962
Gifter
Medium paper; vinyl; cardboard
DimensionsOverall (Closed) H 11 1/4 in x W 9 3/4 in (28.6 cm x 24.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionSheet of 50 4-cent Project Mercury stamps, depicting a spacecraft in orbit, in black folder. The interior of the folder is inscribed: "To President John F. Kennedy- with sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses and courtesies you have extended to me and my family- Very Respectfully, J. A. Glenn Jr."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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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