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2006.076.718

Core
Title
Photograph of Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

This photograph shows Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter, the mother of President James (Jimmy) Carter, standing on the Truman Balcony of the White House. From there she watched the reception for Pope John Paul II. According to the back of the photograph, she received warm applause. This photograph was taken by Mayor Lawrence LeFebre.

Collection
Mayor Lawrence LeFebre Papers
Place
United States, Washington D.C., White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, White House
Date (created)
1979-10-06
Date (coverage)
1979-10-06
Format
3.5" x 3.5"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Image Catalog
LM5-Mayors
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Excellent
Display Value
Good
Cataloged By
Williams_ Jenn
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original