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copyright Boston Post. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Appeals To Santa Claus" Cartoon
copyright Boston Post. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Appeals To Santa Claus" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 65.69.10
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1913
Artist (Cartoonist for The Boston Post, American, 1866 - 1947)
Medium Pen and black ink over graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 17 in (34.3 cm x 43.2 cm)

Physical DescriptionCaption: "Appeals To Santa Claus". Caricatures of five men, all of whom are writing letters to Santa Claus requesting a Mayoralty. 1) "An Appeal From South Boston" (Tommy Kenney). 2) "Charlestown Is In The Want Column" (Johnny Murphy). 3)"Little Napoleon Sends A Mild Request" (John Fitzgerald). 4) "Roxbury Sends Word To Santa" (James Michael Curley). 5) "An Appeal From Ward 9" (John A. Keliher)
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Custodial 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Boston Post. 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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