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Pamphlet for the John F. Kennedy Museum
Pamphlet for the John F. Kennedy Museum

Pamphlet for the John F. Kennedy Museum

Object number1996.006.1178
Date1970 - 1981
ClassificationsDocuments
Creator John F. Kennedy Museum
ObjectPamphlet
Credit LinePhil Willis Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumPaper
Dimensions11 1/2 x 9 in. (29.2 x 22.9 cm)
DescriptionThree-panel pamphlet for the John F. Kennedy Museum, Dallas. The museum was located at 501 Elm Street from 1970 to 1981. The inner flap of the brochure has a short description of the attractions in the museum as well as information for visiting and a map of the area.
Curatorial Commentary
The John F. Kennedy Museum, located in the former Dal-Tex building, was open from 1970 to 1982.  Owners John and Estelle Sissom of Dallas created what was briefly one of the city's leading tourist attractions.  The centerpiece of the display was a multimedia presentation entitled "The Incredible Hours."  In this presentation, a series of lights would follow the path of the Kennedy motorcade through a detailed model of Dealey Plaza and downtown Dallas. "The Incredible Hours" also utilized narration, music, and slide projectors. - Stephen Fagin, Curator