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© Chicago Today. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
© Chicago Today. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Kennedy and Ponce de Leon Cartoon
© Chicago Today. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Kennedy and Ponce de Leon Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.50
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date January 18, 1960
Gifter
Artist (Cartoonist for the Chicago Today, American, 1906 - 1993)
Medium Ink, sepia ink, white out, on board
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/4 in x W 13 3/8 in (31.1 cm x 34 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing in pen and ink. "Kennedy" [John F. Kennedy] runs down a road past a sign pointing to the "White House". Chasing after him is an old man, "Ponce de Leon", who is trying to ask a question.
inscribed to John F. Kennedy "Best Wishes, John | Earle Harvey |1/18/60"
Additional Details
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 NoteCopyright Earle Harvey, Chicago Today. Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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