Key to the City of Wilkes-Barre, PA
Artifact IDMO 63.420
Object Type
Key, Commemorative
Date
October 28, 1960
Date Presented10-28-60
Place of GiftWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium
Brass
DimensionsOverall L 6 in (15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBrass key to city of Wilkes-Barre, PA with "Wilkes-Barre, Penna." embossed along shaft and Key to the City at the top of the key.
Historical NoteThis commemortive key was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy during a campaign speech on October 28, 1960 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as part of a campaign stop for the United States 1960 presidential election.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem 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; 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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