11-16-200811-16-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2433Boston
November 16, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)

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$3,081$2,600
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2433Location: BostonDate / Time: November 16, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963), Archive of material related to Arthur Krock of the New York Times and William E. Dugan, first, a signed letter, July 31, 1957, one page, as Senator, discussing his stances and that of his father, Joseph Kennedy, in replying to an article written by a New York Times correspondent, "...I do not 'enjoy' taking 'unpopular' stands as much as my father did.... Politicians are a slow to seek out unpopular causes as financiers like my father to seek out unprofitable investments", and concerning his father's influence, "his influence is substantial; but he has never tried to extend it to the political or policy fields"; second, four letters between Krock and Dugan, concerning the Kennedys, and a signed letter from Bishop Fulton Sheen, February 9, 1953, one page, a letter of thanks, (all good).
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Keywords

Joseph Kennedy, William E. Dugan, Arthur Krock, the New York Times, correspondent , ".., New York Times, Senator