Robert F. Morey collection of John F. Kennedy
Dates
- Creation: 1956 June 13
Scope and Contents
Materials from then-Senator John F. Kennedy's participation in the 1956 Boston College Commencement. Materials include his honorary degree hood and a copy of his speech, annotated in blue ink, presumably in Kennedy's own hand. In his remarks, he discussed his own Catholic faith and that of Boston College and its students, urging the graduating class to become involved in politics and governance in whatever capacity they could.
Creator
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.
Biographical note: Robert Morey
Robert F. Morey (1913-1996) was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts. In his varied career he worked as a prize fighter, shipyard electrician, chauffeur, political campaign staffer, Senatorial aide, artist, and US Marshal.
Morey was familiar with the Kennedy family, known to encourage Edward and John F. Kennedy to paint and to paint with them. He worked for John F. Kennedy in a few capacities over time, including as his chauffeur, on his 1946 campaign for U.S. Representative, and as his Senatorial aide (1953). In 1961, Kennedy named Morey U.S. Marshal for Massachusetts. Later, a 1966 design by Morey was selected as the official seal for the U.S. Marshals Service, a design that is still in use today.
Source:
Meredith, "Senator Kennedy and His Glasses," Books @ Bromer, 2012 February 23. bromerbooksellers.blogspot.com/2012/02/senator-kennedy-and-his-glasses.html
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Materials collected by Robert F. Morey from then-Senator John F. Kennedy's participation in the 1956 Boston College Commencement, including his honorary degree hood and his annotated speech.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Skinner Auctioneers, 2015. Materials are from the collection of Robert F. Morey, former U.S. Marshall and Kennedy aide; originally sold through Skinner Auctioneers on November 15, 1997.
Source
- Morey, Robert F. , 1913-1996 (Person)
- Title
- Robert F. Morey Collection of John F. Kennedy
- Subtitle
- 1956
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Peters
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861
library.bc.edu/burns/contact