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Lot #59
John F. Kennedy 1960 DNC Pass and (19) Photographs

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Estimate: $1500+
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Description

Archive of material mostly from the 1960 Democratic National Convention held in Los Angeles in July 1960, including a framed unused pass for general admission to the nominee's acceptance speech at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 16 oversized photographs by John Bryson and Bill Bridges (with their photographer's credit stamps on the reverse), and three oversized mounted photos by Ely Callaway, taken shortly before Kennedy's death in November 1963. Photos include:

Eight photos by Bill Bridges, ranging in size from 7.75 x 10 to 10.75 x 13.75, including three exceptional images of JFK delivering a speech, his head aglow; JFK on the platform with Lyndon B. Johnson; and Kennedy at the DNC podium.

Eight photos by John Bryson, ranging in size from 8.75 x 13.75 to 10.75 x 13.75, including several close-up portraits of Kennedy and images of him meeting with his Democratic colleagues and party officials.

Three mounted photos by Ely Callaway, 10.75 x 13.5, showing Kennedy at a dinner two weeks before his assassination, with a copy of a transmittal letter dated December 27, 1963.

In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
  • Dates: #620 - Ended November 10, 2021