"Patronage Relativity" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 65.69.5
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1920-1935
Artist
"Norman" William Norman Ritchie
(Cartoonist for The Boston Post, American, 1866 - 1947)
Medium
Pen and black ink over graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 16 1/4 in (35.6 cm x 41.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionCaption: "Patronage Relativity". Three-part cartoon with inside captions. 1) "Until 'Big Jim' Became Patronage Boss He Never Realized He Had So Many 'Relatives'!" A man at a desk, "Patronage Boss Jim Farley", is overwhelmed by letters on and surrounding the desk from "relatives"; two postmen carry in more bags of mail, "Farley Relatives Job Mail". 2) "And The Vast Bay State, Walsh Clan, Have Discovered David Is A Near And Distant 'Relation' -- For Job Invasion". Senator Walsh walks away from a desk, "Sen. Walsh Massachusetts Patronage" which is covered with stacks of letters, "The Bay State Walsh Clan Job Seekers Mail". 3) "Not Much Job 'Patronage' Worry Handling The Limited Ely Clan". A man, Governor Ely, sits at an empty desk and smilingly looks at the "Massachusetts Directory" under the letter "E".
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was received through Senator Edward M. Kennedy's office. 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights are be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictionsIn Collection(s)
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