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Key to the City of Wichita, Kansas
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Key to the City of Wichita, Kansas
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Key to the City of Wichita, Kansas

Artifact IDMO 87.54
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date October 22, 1960
Date Presented10/22/1960
Place of GiftWichita, Kansas, United States
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall L 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionMetal key with the city of Wichita, Kansas on key and intials WK
Historical NoteThis key was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy by the city of Wichita, Kansas during the 1960 Presidential campaign on October 22, 1960 while he was speaking at the Lawrence Stadium.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was given 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 the Estate of President John F. 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.
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