"Mt. Unrest" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.30.1
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
May 30, 1963
Artist
Jim Dobbins, Boston Herald Traveller
(Cartoonist, American, 1924 - 1994)
Medium
Ink, crayon, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 21 in (38.1 cm x 53.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a smoking, erupting volcano, "Deep South", is being climbed by two men, "The Kennedys". A figure on the other side of the volcano holds a sign that reads "Another American Team". Caption reads: "Mt. Unrest".
Inscribed to Robert F. Kennedy "Bob: This was drawn the day after the American team conquered Everest. May 30, 1963 Jim Dobbins"
Additional DetailsInscribed to Robert F. Kennedy "Bob: This was drawn the day after the American team conquered Everest. May 30, 1963 Jim Dobbins"
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.
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 StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Note© Jim Dobbins, Boston Herald Traveller
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