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Henry Wieniaski Medal
Image courtesy of John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Henry Wieniaski Medal
Image courtesy of John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Henry Wieniaski Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.710
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1955-1965
Medium brass
Dimensionsoverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionBrass medallion with relief of Henry Wieniaski (1835-1880) a Polish violinist on obverse
Historical NoteIn 1962, Charles Treger was the first American to win the Wieniawski Competition in Poland for playing the violin. This win which came during the Cold War, promted President John F. Kennedy to send a congratulatory telegram.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was in the Oval office during the End of Term transfer of material to the National Archives. It was 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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