Handwritten note from President-elect John F. Kennedy, unsigned, written in black felt tip at the bottom of a letter from photographer Dave Iwerks, dated November 22, 1960, roughly two weeks after the 1960 United States presidential election. Kennedy’s note reads: “Tell him that this must be a decision for each cabinet member individually – also that the picture he sent was very good.” Iwerks’s letter, one page, 8.5 x 11, reads, in part: "I had the privilege to do some formal portraits of you at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, of which you received a copy some time ago. I have also photographed Lyndon Johnson and the Republican candidates during the campaign months. As soon as your cabinet is chosen, I would like to do some formal portrait studies on each.” In fine condition, with some old adhesive residue to the top edge. Accompanied by a modern print portrait photo of Kennedy by Iwerks, a noted photographer and son of legendary Walt Disney animator Ub Iwerks. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.
