Walking Stick
Artifact IDMO 63.89
Object Type
Stick, Walking
Date
20th century
Date Presented3/17/63
Gifter
Irish War Veterans
Medium
Blackthorn wood, metal
DimensionsOverall H 37 in (94 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlackthorn wood walking stick with silver plaque on shaft engraved: "Presented to President John F. Kennedy/ By Irish War Veterans, USA/St. Patrick's Day 1963".
Historical NoteThis walking stick was presented to President John F. Kennedy by the Irish War Veterans of the USA on St. Patrick Day in 1963.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President John F. Kennedy during his term in office. It was received by the Executive Office of the President and transferred to the General Service Office in 1963 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view