John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Key to the City of Springfield, Ohio
Artifact IDMO 63.409
Object Type
Key, Commemorative
Date
October 17 1960
Date Presented10/17/60
Place of GiftSpringfield, Ohio, United States
Medium
wood, metal
DimensionsOverall L 7 1/2 in x W 6 in (15.2 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionKey to city of Springfield, Ohio, mounted on a shield-shaped wood plaque. Brass plate mounted to plaque is engraved "Jack Kennedy/October 17, 1960
Historical NoteThis key to the city of Springfield was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy in Springfield, Ohio during his campaign speech on October 17, 1960 at Wittenberg University.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was received by 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.In Collection(s)
Not on view
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