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John F. Kennedy: The Robert L. White Collection
A major auction covering one of the most important leaders of this country
The John F. Kennedy: The Robert L. White Collection Auction, held in December 2005, this auction contained more than 1,500 lots covering all eras of Kennedy's life – from early family life and youth to his political beginnings as a Senator and on to the Camelot years in the White House and the tragedy in Dallas. Family, friends, and key members of his administration will also be represented with many important letters, documents, gifts, and other personal items included in the sale.
Order of Sale
The live portion of this auction took place over three days in mid-December 2005. On January 21st of 2006 a number of lots was also available exclusively through eBay Live Auctions. Please consult the following schedule for an outline of what was sold. For more details about some of the items or about the Robert L. White Collection visit our featured lots pages.
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Day 1 |
Thursday, December 15, 11 am - 5 pm & 6 pm - until late |
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BeginningsThis section of the sale will deal with Kennedy's political beginnings – from his time as a young Congressman to his rise through the DNC and on to the campaign for president and his inauguration The White HouseThis section of the sale will contain items related to the Kennedy White house years. Artifacts relating to domestic and foreign policy – Cuba, Latin America, Germany – can be found here, as well as items relating to prominent members of the cabinet and administration. |
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Day 2 |
Friday, December 16, 11 am - 5 pm & 6 pm - until late |
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The Oval OfficeThis section of the sale features artifacts and documents that pass through the Oval Office, with a special focus toward items that habituated the President's desk. Family LifeThis section of the sale will focus on the many members of one of America's most notable families – Joseph and Rose, Joe Jr., Bobby, Teddy, and, of course, Jacqueline. |
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Day 3 |
Saturday, December 17, 11 am - 5 pm & 6 pm - until late |
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A Nation's LossThis section of the sale will focus on the tragic events surrounding November 22, 1963. From memos and briefs read by the President on the way to Dallas, to memorial items from his funeral and JFK's continuing legacy you will find a broad range of artifacts detailing one of the saddest chapters in American history. Memorabilia, Photographs & AutographsThis section of the sale features a massive array of unpublished Kennedy-era photographs along with larger lots of multiple photographs of the type presented to the late-President for signing. In addition to various autographed items, you will find memorabilia ranging from campaign-related material to toys and other fascinating collectible items. |
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Day 4 |
Saturday, January 21, 9 am - finished |
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Exclusive eBay Live AuctionsThe items to be offered exclusively through eBayLiveAuctions.com will be drawn from all categories listed above. The lot descriptions will be made available through the eBayLiveAuctions.com website and will be listed the first weeks in November. |
JFK Auction Catalogue
Now that this auction has come to a conclusion, we have a very limited supply of these fully-illustrated, 320 page color catalogues still available for purchase. Order your copy of The John F. Kennedy: The Robert L. White Collection Auction catalogue.
Results
Look to our website in early January for a posted list of the Prices Realized.
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