"The Inquiring Camera Girl" Camera
Artifact IDMO 63.6106
Object Type
Camera
Date
ca. 1950
Maker
Graflex Company
(Camera Maker)
Gifter
Washington Times-Herald
Medium
metal, glass, cardboard
DimensionsOverall H 6 3/4 in x W 6 5/8 in x D 12 3/8 in (17.1 cm x 16.8 cm x 31.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSpeed graphic press camera, with affixed brass plate inscribed "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy 'The Inquiring Camera Girl' Washington Times-Herald 1952-1953".
Historical NoteJacqueline Bouvier began work as "The Inquiring Camera Girl" for the Washington Times Herald in 1952, roving the city to capture people's opinions on a variety of topics. The young reporter used this camera to photograph those she interviewed. It was during this time that she met John F. Kennedy, then a Massachusetts congressman.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was owned by Jacqueline Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1965 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 SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)
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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