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Canister for Jacqueline Kennedy CBS White House Tour Film
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Canister for Jacqueline Kennedy CBS White House Tour Film
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Canister for Jacqueline Kennedy CBS White House Tour Film

Artifact IDMO 2003.1
Object Type Film
Date February 16, 1962
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Medium metal film canister
DimensionsOverall H 1 in x Diam 12 1/2 in (2.5 cm x 31.8 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal metal film canister for Mrs. John F. Kennedy's televised tour of the White House with label reading "Motion Picture Film The White House produced by CBS Part 1."
Historical NoteThis canister was provided by the White House Projection Room to contain a copy of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's filmed tour of the White House. The film was given to Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by CBS, which televised the tour on February 14, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2003 from the White House.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Not on view