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Key to the City of Portland, Maine
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Key to the City of Portland, Maine
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Key to the City of Portland, Maine

Artifact IDMO 75.448.3
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date September 2, 1960
Medium metal enamel
DimensionsOverall L 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
Physical Descriptionsmall gold plated metal key with seal of the city of Portland, Maine.
Historical NoteThis commemorative key to the city was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy while on a Whistle Stop campaing tour for the 1960 Presidential election.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy in 1960 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 Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Senator John F. Kennedy’s Remarks September 2, 1960: "JFK Library Archives Remarks in Portland, ME"