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Kennedy (John F.) Assassination Newspaper Collection
MSS.2013.04.15  
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Description
This collection consists of various print media produced in the wake of the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy. It contains national news weeklies, corporate newsletters, and regional news from the Richmond, Washington area.
Background
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) was the 35th President of the United States of America. He was assassinated on November 22, 1963 at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson assumed the presidency within hours after the assassination.
Extent
2 boxes 2.17 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Availability
The collection is open for research.