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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Harvard Bookend
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Harvard Bookend

Artifact IDMO 78.6
Object Type Bookend
Date 1930-1940
Maker (Founded 1636, Cambridge, Massachusetts)
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall H 6 in (15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionSingle cast bronze bookend with the insignia of Harvard on front in low relief. The insignia depicts a shield with the word 'veritas' in raised lettering spelled on open books across the center. This shield is enclosed within a circle inscribed along its outer edge: SIGILLVM ACADEMIAE HARVARDIANAE IN NOV-ANG.
Historical NoteThis bookend belonged to John F. Kennedy while he was a student at Harvard University.
Additional Details
Custodial 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 1978.
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 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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