Key to the City of Lewiston, Maine
Artifact IDMO 63.424
Object Type
Key, Commemorative
Date
November 6, 1960
Place of GiftLewiston, Maine, United States
Medium
Brass, paint
DimensionsOverall L 8 5/8 in (21.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionKey to the city of Lewiston, Maine presented to Senator John F. Kennedy. Metal key painted black with "Lewiston, Maine" embossed along the shaft on the obverse. "E.J. Jacques Mayor 1960" is embossed on the reverse.
Historical NoteThis commemorative key was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy on November 6, 1960 by E. J. Jacques, Mayor of Lewiston, Maine while JFK was on a campaign stop for the United States presidential election in Lewiston, Maine.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy in 1960. It was received by the Executive Office of the President between 1961-1963 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.In Collection(s)
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