Space Stamps First Day Cover
Artifact ID1970.35.40
Object Type
Cover, First Day
Date
1964
Date DescribedOctober 5, 1964
Medium
Paper
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 7 in (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSpace Stamps First Day Cancellation. The card is single photo of Mercury astronauts, JFK, and LBJ. Three stamps adhered at the bottom: 5c JFK Eternal Flame stamp, 8c Robert H. Goddard stamp, 4c Project Mercury stamp. Postmarked at: Roswell N. Mex. - Oct 5, 1964.
Historical NotePostcard featuring John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and several astronauts. The 8-cent Robert H. Goddard was issued on October 5, 1964. The photo used on this First Day cover is that of President Kennedy awarding the Collier Trophy to the Gemini astronauts.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
Robert H. Goddard
(United States, 1882 - 1945)
Person Referenced
Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper
(United States, 1927 - 2004)
Person Referenced
John F. Kennedy
(United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
- October 5, 1964
Not on view
Place Described