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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Yale Key
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Yale Key

Artifact IDMO 63.415
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date 1961
Date Presented8/9/1961
Medium metal; aluminum; silver
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionSymbolic Aluminum key which is a large-scale "Yale" key. Inscription reads: International goodwill and understanding. Silver plate engraved for President Kennedy August 9, 1961
Historical NoteThis Yale Key was presented to President Kenndy by Brig. General Stephen P. McElroy of the United States Force, Civil Air Patrol on August 9, 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was presented to President John F. Kennedy in 1961 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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