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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Comic Strip: The Ryatts
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Comic Strip: The Ryatts

Artifact IDMO 63.3056
Object Type Cartoon
Date 1954-1962
Artist (Cartoonist, American, 1924 - 2016)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/2 in x W 17 1/2 in (14 cm x 44.5 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal pen and ink drawing of "The Ryatts" comic strip by Jack Elrod. John F. Kennedy relaxing while rocking in his rocking chair is distrub by John F. Kennedy Jr. using his chair to crack nuts.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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