Name/Title
Turkey for the President, 1960-2Entry/Object ID
1988.001.0100Description
This is an 8"h x 10"w black and white photo of the presentation of a turkey and oysters from Saint Mary's County to President and Mrs. Eisenhower on December 20, 1960 at the White House. Homer Gruenther accepted the bird on behalf of the President. The bird is standing on top of a large crate, his traveling container. The bird had to suffer the indignity of a large hat on its head which completely obscured its vision and a serape with glitter. There is one #10 can of Potomac View oysters in front of the turkey and a small styrofoam candy cane. The group in the photo includes L-R: Mrs. George Thompson, Homer Gruenther, Buck Briscoe, and probably Mr. George Thompson. The group is on a porch of the White House.
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Text on verso: stamped "White House Dec 20, 1960 6209-C"Collection
Buck Briscoe CollectionMade/Created
Date made
December 20, 1960Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Details: Image=7 1/2"h x 9 3/8"wDimension Notes
Print Size: 8" x 10"Location
Container
Buck Briscoe Collection, Box 2Shelf
Rack 07, Shelf 2Rack
Rack 07Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallContainer
Buck Briscoe Collection, Box 2Shelf
Rack 07, Shelf 2Rack
Rack 07Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Briscoe, Arthur F. L. (1900-1988)Person or Organization
Dunn, DorothyPerson or Organization
Gruenther, HomerPerson or Organization
Thompson, George3