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

Key to the City of Paterson, NJ

Artifact IDMO 63.404
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date September 15, 1960
Date Presented9/15/1960
Place of GiftPatterson, New Jersey, United States, North America
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall L 8 1/8 in (20.6 cm)
Physical Descriptionelectroplated Key to city of Paterson, NJ with William H. Dillistin, Mayor embossed along shaft on obverse and Paterson N.J. Sept. 15, 1960 embossed on reverse. At the end of the key is a large "P" with "Honorable John F. Kennedy" above it.
Historical NoteSenator John F. Kennedy was presented this key to the city at City Hall in Paterson, New Jersey on September 15, 1960 during a 1960 presidential campaign stop.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item 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
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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Related Links
Archives folder of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at City Hall in Paterson, New Jersey: "Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at City Hall in Paterson, New Jersey"