Visual Materials

Photograph of John F. Kennedy taken November 13, 1958, later used as basis for 1964 U.S. postage stamp, first day cover and typed letter

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Description: Inscribed black-and-white photograph of John F. Kennedy, signed by William S. Murphy, dated Nov. 13, 1958 (the date the photograph was taken), that was later used as the basis for a 1964 five-cent U.S. stamp. With 3 items relating to the image including a typed 1-page letter signed by Murphy, June 28, 1977, addressed to Paul Johnston, on "Los Angeles Times" letterhead. In the letter, Murphy recounts the circumstances behind his Kennedy portrait). Accompanied by an envelope with the First Day Cover postage stamp, cancelled in Boston, Mass., on May 29, 1964, with "First Day of Issue" stamped below, and signed by Murphy; and a large manila envelope, addressed to Paul Johnston.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1958-1977.
Call number: photPF 20227
Creator: Murphy, William S (1920-)(Opens in new tab)
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