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Kennedy exhibition opens at Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History

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Most of the material is from the collection of Agawam resident Frank J. Andruss.

JFK.jpg “The John F. Kennedy Experience,” a new exhibit of rarely seen photos and memorabilia covering various periods in the lives of John and Jacqueline Kennedy, is now open at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.  

"The John F. Kennedy Experience," a new exhibit of photos and memorabilia covering various periods in the lives of John and Jacqueline Kennedy, is on view at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History.

The exhibit, which runs through April 28, was planned to coincide with the upcoming 50-year observance of Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, and includes rare photos from John and Jacqueline's early years, and artifacts along with collectibles from Kennedy's political campaigns.

The majority of the materials are from the collection of Agawam resident Frank J. Andruss, author and Kennedy-era collector.

The exhibit is divided into six sections, beginning with "The Kennedys and the Fitzgeralds," Kennedy's early years growing up in Brookline through his enrollment at Harvard College. The "PT Boat Skipper" section includes examples of uniforms and equipment used by PT boat shipmen, and an actual PT boat engine displayed in the museum's entryway.

One of the men on Kennedy's PT-109, Harold Marney of Springfield, is also highlighted in this portion of the exhibit.

"Jacqueline Bouvier: Grace and Beauty" provides a glimpse into the first lady's early life through her time in college spent studying in France. "Political Dreams" covers JFK's first foray into politics in 1947, but it is the section titled "The Presidency" that includes the majority of political memorabilia.

Items from the 1960 presidential campaign include buttons, stickers, and inaugural invitations highlighting Kennedy's popularity amongst young people. The final section, "The End of Camelot," includes photos from John and Jacqueline Kennedy's arrival at Dallas' Love Field on Nov. 22, 1963, as well as the aftermath and presidential funeral.

"As we mark the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination, this exhibit provides us with a rare opportunity to look back on a key time in American history and take stock of one of America's great leaders," Guy McLain, museum director, said in a release.

The Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History is located at 21 Edwards Street in downtown Springfield. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quadrangle admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors and college students with ID; $8 for children ages 3 to 17; free to children under age 3 and members; Springfield residents are free with proof of residency. For more information, visit http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/





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