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5 Letters (including three autograph letters and two typed letters) signed, together 6 1/2 pages, each about 5,5 x 8 inch, personal or `Doubleday` stationery, (New York), 1984-89, to co-founder of the Institute of American Indian Arts Lloyd Kiva New or his wife Azalea Thorpe - concerning her trip, Native American poetry, gifts, the death of Mrs. New, etc., written and signed in blue ink "Jackie", with a central horizontal mailing folds - in nearly very fine condition. Accompanied by: Caroline Kennedy. Greeting card Signed, "Caroline," to Mr. New, thanking for the Indian pot. 1 1/2 pages, 12mo. With the original envelope. (New York, 9 January 1987) • Maurice Tempelsman. TLS, "Maurice," to Mr. and Mrs. New, expressing delight at meeting. 1/2 page, 4to, personal stationery. With the original envelope. (New York), 12 June 1984 • 15 original colour photographs featuring Kennedy during her 1984 visit to AZ and NM, each 7 x 5 inches or smaller. 1984.
In parts:
11 June 1984: "The most wonderful thing about my first trip to the Southwest was meeting both of you. I feel as if I'd always known you [...] "I read the Indian Poetry going back on the plane-and am now in the middle of 'The Man Who Killed the Deer' which is breaking my heart [...]"
31 July 1984: "I was so happy to receive your letter telling me about the Sun Dance celebration. [...] I was very touched that you offered a flag for Maurice [Tempelsman], my family and me. I am sure it will bring us a great deal of good fortune."
24 September 1986: "[...] [H]ow thoughtful of you to think of Caroline [Kennedy]. She [...] will be so pleased to receive your tiny Indian pot."
[10 February 1989]: "I am so terribly terribly sad. I feel so lucky to have known Azalea . [...] "She was a rare spirit, all sensitivity and compassion. She will never be forgotten."
In the summer of 1984, JFK's former Secretary of the Interior Stuart Udall invited Jacqueline Kennedy to meet him in Arizona to trace part of the path taken in the 1540s by Spanish explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado; the trip helped produce Udall's 1987 book, To the Inland Empire: Coronado and our Spanish Legacy.
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(1929-1994) Wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and First Lady of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
Year of Birth: 1929
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis, born on July 28, 1929, was an iconic American figure known for her grace, style, and elegance. She served as the First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, during the presidency of her husband, John F. Kennedy.
Jackie was born in Southampton, New York, to a wealthy and socially prominent family. She attended prestigious schools and later graduated from George Washington University with a degree in French literature. Her impeccable taste and keen eye for fashion would later solidify her status as a fashion icon.
Following the tragic assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, Jackie displayed remarkable strength and class as she navigated the role of a grieving widow in the public eye. She continued to champion her husband's legacy through various philanthropic endeavors and historical preservation efforts.
In 1968, Jackie married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, a move that thrust her once again into the spotlight. Despite criticism from some quarters, she maintained her poise and grace, carrying herself with dignity in the face of public scrutiny.
After Onassis's death in 1975, Jackie focused on her family and pursued a career in publishing. She later became a successful book editor, known for her keen literary sensibilities and her ability to spot talent.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis passed away on May 19, 1994, leaving behind a lasting legacy of elegance, grace, and resilience. She remains one of the most enduring and beloved figures in American history, a symbol of strength and beauty for generations to come.
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