The Beach Club Medal
Artifact IDMO 76.667
Object Type
Medal
Date
1931
Maker
The Kinney Company
Place MadeProvidence, Rhode Island, United States, North America
Medium
10K gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold medal with relief of a man diving into the ocean, in the center. Outer upper edge inscribed "The Beach Club". The reverse is engraved: 1931 won by Jack.
Historical NoteMedal awarded to John F. Kennedy in 1931 for swimming
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1976.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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