Lot 78
Kennedy, John F. Gof ball monogrammed on both sides, "JFK" in black print, with a red "1" below, with plain wood stand and a tee printed "President John F. Kennedy." Pearl Wiggins, who worked as a maid at the White House from 1959 to 1979, writes to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx on May 29, 1985, "The golf ball monogrammed JFK 1, was owned and used by President Kennedy on the South Lawn of the White House. I worked for the Kennedys those 1,000 days at the White House. They were great people. I miss them. " The note is written on a 2½ x 4 in. card imprinted with a blue Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington." Together with a photocopy of the pass for White House personnel to enter St. Matthew's Cathedral, where JFK's funeral services were held and a photocopy of a note from Jackie to Pearl thanking her for all she has done to make the President happy, all on one sheet, and a photo of Pearl Wiggins.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $978 |
