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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Key to the City of Jersey City, New Jersey
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Key to the City of Jersey City, New Jersey

Artifact IDMO 63.416
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date November 6, 1960
Gifter
Place of GiftJersey City, New Jersey, United States
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall L 9 7/8 in (25.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold metal key to Jersey City, New Jersey engraved in center is Charles S. Wilkosky Mayor Jersey City
Historical NoteThis commemorative key was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy on November 6, 1960 by the Mayor of Jersey City, Charles S. Witkowski.during JFK's campaign stop for the United States presidential election in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy in 1960. It was 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; Gift of Mayor Charles S. Witkowski
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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