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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Illustration for Book Titled Kid's Letters to President Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Illustration for Book Titled Kid's Letters to President Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.837
Object Type Drawing
Date 1945-1962
Artist (Illustrator, American, 1916-1970)
Medium pen and ink
DimensionsFramed H 12 in x W 20 3/4 in (30.5 cm x 52.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionPen and ink illustration drawings for a book by Bill Alder entitled "Kids' Letters to President Kennedy".
Five small drawings are matted into one frame:
A boy writing a letter
a girl mailing a letter
a boy building a rocket
a boy with a new haircut
a boy dressed as a cowboy
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the author of the book to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President in 1962 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be 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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