National Tuberculosis Association Medal
Artifact IDMO 63.717
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1962
Maker
Medallic Art Company
Medium
Bronze
Dimensionsoverall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionBronze medallion inscribed with the Cross of Loraine on a shield and "National Tuberculosis Association". Reverse side "Presented to Mrs. John F. Kennedy in gratitude for her inspiration as the National Honorary Chairman of the 1962 Christmas Seal Campaign of the National Tuberculosis Association " with a microscope under lettering.
Historical NoteIn 1962 First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was named as the national honorary chairman of the National Tuberculosis Association and the Christmas Seals program.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1962 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated 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.In Collection(s)
Not on view
