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Copyright Boston Globe, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Harvard-Princeton football game Cartoon
Copyright Boston Globe, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Harvard-Princeton football game Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.67.2
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1961-1963
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 18 in (30.5 cm x 45.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionA sports cartoon depicting the Harvard-Princeton football game with five sketches of high points, and a large central figure of Harvard running back Torbert Macdonald running with the ball, captioned "Macdonald 73 yards!"
Historical NoteTorbert Macdonald attended Harvard University, where he was captain of the Crimson football team and the roommate of John F. Kennedy. They remained close friends throughout their lives, with Macdonald serving as an usher at then-Senator Kennedy's wedding and as an honorary pallbearer at President Kennedy's funeral. He gave this cartoon to John F. Kennedy.
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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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Notecopyright Gene Mack, Boston Globe. 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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