![Lot 117 [John F. Kennedy] 1962 Presidential State Visit to Mexico Archive - Material from the Collection of JFK's Cousin, Ann Gargan](https://cdn.rrauction.com/auction/753/3516522_1.jpg)
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Archive of material from John F. Kennedy’s June 29–July 1, 1962 state visit to Mexico, comprising materials prepared for and retained by his cousin Ann Gargan, who accompanied the presidential party. The group offers an unusually personal view of the meticulously choreographed diplomatic visit, combining official schedules, invitations, menus, guest lists, and travel documents with colorful commemorative souvenirs celebrating Kennedy’s meetings with Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos. Housed together in a folder labeled: "American Embassy, Mexico, D.F., Arrival Kit for Miss Ann Gargan."
Includes:
- a "Little Billboard" superautomatic lighter, with enameled flags of Mexico and the United States, honoring the "Entreista Presidencial, Lopez Mateos, Kennedy, Mexico, Junio 1962."
- a 30˝ x 20˝ silk banner with portraits of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Adolfo López Mateos, reading: "Bienvenidos Sr. President."
- an "Aboard the Presidential Aircraft" preflight report for the flight from Andrews to Mexico City, noting the forecast: "Pretty cloudy."
- official program for the "Visita Oficial a Mexico del Excelentisimo Señor President de los Estados Unidos de America y de la Señora de Kennedy," June 29–July 1, 1962.
- a partly-printed invitation to Ann Gargan for a luncheon honoring President Kennedy at the Palacio Nacional on June 29, 1962.
- an official "Palacio Nacional" menu for the luncheon held on June 29, 1962, plus the placecard for Ann Gargan.
- a letter from the US Foreign Service, welcoming Ann Gargan to Mexico and introducing her Embassy escort officers, with attached schedule for June 29–July 1.
- a 17-page typed guest list for the "Luncheon in Honor of the President of the United Mexican States and Señora de Lopez Mateos given by President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy," at the Hotel Maria Isabel on June 30, 1962.
- a presidential luncheon invitation for June 30, 1962, addressed to Ann Gargan, with accompanying admission pass.
- a partly-printed invitation to a reception on June 30, 1962
- a brochure from The American Club, with attached temporary membership card.
- a "Sublime" cigar in its original metal tube, by E. Leon Jimenes.
In overall very good to fine condition.
From the estate of Ann Gargan King.
