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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Paulist Fathers Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Paulist Fathers Medal

Artifact IDMO 78.69.24
Object Type Medal
Date 1958
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBronze oval medal engraved around edge "Paulist Fathers Centennial Year 1958" with relief of St. Paul the Apostle and Father Isaac Hecker in center. Reverse "Active with voice and with pen. Crusade for the church in our land" around rim and symbol of bible, sword and "P" in center.
Historical NoteThis medal was from the personal collection of President Kennedy and was found amoung the items in his drawer.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1978.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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