Key to the City of Portland, Maine
Artifact IDMO 75.448.3
Object Type
Key, Commemorative
Date
September 2, 1960
Medium
metal enamel
Dimensionsoverall: 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 DetailsCustodial 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 1677340)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction Noteno known Copyright or use restrictionsIn Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Senator John F. Kennedy’s Remarks September 2, 1960: "JFK Library Archives Remarks in Portland, ME"