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John F. Kennedy Family Newspaper (Boston Sunday Globe, 1927) - Presumably the First Newspaper Image of JFK

Presumably the first image of JFK to be published in a newspaper

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Presumably the first image of JFK to be published in a newspaper

First page of the "Boston Sunday Globe Editorial and News Feature Section" from September 18, 1927, 17.5 x 22.5, featuring a story on the up-and-coming Kennedy family, headlined: "Joe Kennedy—Family Man of the Movies—And His Family." The subhead reads: "Boston Banker, Harvard Athlete and Erstwhile Candy Butcher, Becomes a Dominant Figure in the Motion Picture Industry by His Election to the Presidency of the Film Booking Offices, Inc.—Boss Historian of the Silver Screen Writes His Life." The story features images of Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., his wife, Rose, and their then-seven children: Kathleen, Eunice, John, Robert, Joe Jr., Rosemary, and Patricia. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 30.75. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
  • Dates: #692 - Ended May 15, 2024