Pocket Congressional Directory booklet for the 83rd Congress, January 1953, measures 4.5 x 5.75, 196 pages, acquired by Mary Barelli Galagher during her tenure in the United States Senate while serving as a secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy. In fine condition, with some mild foxing to first few pages. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Gallagher, in part: "This is to serve as proof of authenticity regarding the above item. Since receiving this, it has remained in my possession at my home in Alexandria, Virginia. I was formerly secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy…and Personal Secretary to Mrs. John F. Kennedy…In 1969, 'My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy' was published by David McKay, New York, relating my twelve years with The Kennedys."
