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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"The Search For Immortality" Cartoon
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"The Search For Immortality" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 65.69.11
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1900-1915
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: "The Search For Immortality". "Mayor Curley" stands in a niche in a wall, "The Thousand Pro Bono Publico Immortals", watching other men flee the scene with declining comments -- "Fitz", "Foss" "Goo Goo Minot", "Hugh Bankcroft" "Banker". A plaque under Curley reads "Pro Bono Publico Immortal No. 1 Mayor J. M. Curley, Founder. Promised To Pay $1000 Per To Keep Boston On The Map". A fund-raising thermometer next to Curley, "Immortal Thermometer", shows "$1000 Curley" as all that has been entered.
Additional Details
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
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 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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