Fantastic collection of ephemera relating to Robert F. Kennedy and his family, including nine Christmas cards; a wedding invitation, wedding breakfast menu, and a leaflet missal from the wedding of Robert and Ethel Kennedy; six original photographs; two telegrams; two RFK funeral prayer cards; and an official file copy of Kennedy's statement before the House Sub-Committee on Education on July 12, 1961.
The Kennedy family Christmas cards range in date from 1959 to 1967, with designs ranging from traditional family portraits to a psychedelic motif for '67.
One telegram was sent by Robert F. Kennedy to Mrs. Sidney Frankel in Liberty, NY, in part: "My thanks to you for your cooperation and assistance in 1967. I would appreciate your further advice on legislation and your help in improving my office operations next year so that I can better serve you and the residents of your county."
The other telegram was sent by the Kennedy family to Horace Lambert, in part: "You are invited to attend a requiem mass in memory of Robert Francis Kennedy at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on Saturday, June 8, 1968…Interment will be at Arlington Ceremony…This telegram will admit only the person or persons to whom it is addressed."
The photographs show Robert F. Kennedy in crowds, meeting constituents, and dealing with the press. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., is seen in one of the images, and some were taken at Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel. In overall fine condition.
