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Lot #136
John F. Kennedy Inaugural Ball and Anniversary Ephemera

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Estimate: $200+
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Description

Ephemera associated with John F. Kennedy's inaugural ball and anniversary dinners from the collection of Congressman Ralph Harding: a souvenir silver-colored token featuring profile portraits of JFK and LBJ on one side, and the text "Kennedy / Johnson, Inaugural Ball, January 20, 1961," housed in a golden box with lid marked "Inaugural Ball, January 20, 1961"; two ticket stubs from the inaugural ball, held at the Mayflower Hotel on the night of January 20th; an official program for the inaugural gala dinner, held on January 19th at the National Guard Armory; an official "New Purpose, New Progress" program from the inaugural anniversary dinner, held at the National Guard Armory a year later on January 20, 1962; and a contributors, guests, and seating arrangements booklet from the 1962 inaugural anniversary dinner. In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #560 - Ended July 10, 2019