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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Beautification Stamp Souvenir Sheet
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Beautification Stamp Souvenir Sheet

Artifact ID1970.35.203
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1969
Date DescribedJanuary 16, 1969
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 5 1/2 in (21.6 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBeautification Stamp Souvenir Sheet and First Day Cancellation. The cachet on the sheet is a poem titled "Trees." Block of four stamps adhered at bottom: 6c "Plant for more..." stamps. Postmarked at: Washington DC - Jan 16, 1969.
Historical NoteThis beautification stamp souvenir sheet with a block of 4 stamps was postmarked January 16, 1969. The sheet features the poem “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Joyce Kilmer (United States, 1886 - 1918)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • January 16, 1969
Not on view
Place Described
Washington
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