September 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
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Press kit for the JFK Welcome Dinner slated for the evening of 22 November 1963 in Austin, Texas. Each 1-2pp. typed press release in the kit supplies the media with news pertaining to Kenendy's visit and promotes the sale of tickets to the dinner. One release serves as a who's-who of the guest list, and others cover such specifics as the menu and dress code. The President's motorcade line-up is furnished as well. A total of 16 original sheets are housed within a white pocket folder printed starkly in black, ''Texas Welcome Dinner / Press Kit'', with an E. Pluribus Unum seal printed at the top. In addition, the lot includes a 1pp. typed memorandum providing White House Pressman Wayne Hawks' Texas itinerary. The press releases all measure either 8.5'' x 11'' or 8.5'' x 14''. All releases are in near fine to fine condition. Folder measures 9'' x 14''. Scattered bits of light toning or staining, with rust to staples on the pockets and creasing to left pocket, else near fine. Memo measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine.
Press Kit & Insider Memo From the Austin Dinner Welcoming JFK to Texas the Night of His Assassination
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