Jackie Kennedy engraving and Letitia Baldridge letter to Mrs. Ruth Cook

Object/Artifact

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National First Ladies Library & Museum

Name/Title

Jackie Kennedy engraving and Letitia Baldridge letter to Mrs. Ruth Cook

Entry/Object ID

2017.03.01 ABC

Description

Jackie Kennedy engraving (A) and Letitia Baldridge letter (B) to Mrs. Ruth Cook; includes envelope (C). Typed on The White House stationery: "March 28, 1963, Dear Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Kennedy has asked me to enclose an autographed steel engraving of The White House for use at your benefit. She sends her very best wishes for a most successful event. Sincerely, Letitia Baldridge Social Secretary (signed in blue ink: 'Letitia Baldridge/MB') Mrs. Ruth Cook, Chairman, St. Philomene's Fesitval, 3104 Whitney Avenue, Sacramento 21, California". Engraving of White House includes "With best wishes Jacqueline Kennedy" below image.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Letter, Framed engraving

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Engraving Length: 13.9 cm Letter Length: 23.8 cm, Engraving Width: 8.8 cm Letter Width: 15.8 cm

Material

Paper, Steel