September 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/25/2012
Press kit for the JFK Welcome Dinner slated for the evening of 22 November 1963 in Austin, Texas. The guest of honor was fatally shot before his motorcade ever brought him to his party. Sadly all for naught, each 1-2pp. typed press release in the kit supplies the media with news pertaining to Kennedy'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 on how members of the press may obtain their special passes. 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''. Rust to staples on the pockets, else near fine. Memo measures 8.5'' x 11''. Fine. Bittersweet evidence of the great anticipation surrounding the beloved President's fateful tour of Texas.
Press Kit & Memo for the JFK Texas Welcome Dinner -- Scheduled the Night of His Assassination
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