Title:
Jacqueline Kennedy Handwritten Note to Goddard Lieberson – On Music, Family & Holiday Reflection – PSA/DNA Certified

Description:
Offered here is a beautifully intimate handwritten and signed note from Jacqueline Kennedy, written on personal Kennedy stationery and signed simply as “Jackie.” Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA (Cert #85503874), this note offers rare insight into Kennedy’s refined musical sensibilities, her devotion to family, and her appreciation for meaningful gifts during the holiday season.

Penned across both sides of a notecard bearing the raised Kennedy family crest, the letter was written to Goddard Lieberson and his wife Brigitte, expressing heartfelt thanks for a curated selection of records sent as a Christmas gift. With references to classical and jazz music, this note reveals Jackie’s warm, expressive personality and the artful world she cultivated around her children.

Full Transcription:
Dear Gilles and Brigitte –
Just sat over your Christmas Procession – 10 Secret Service men had to carry your box of records upstairs. They were really chosen with an eye to this family!! and how we will adore every one of them – John picked Solo Monk to play the first, which is the most terrible one. I took Horowitz – Scarlatti to my room and Caroline has taken Daphnis and Chloe to hers. + there are so many more and the little notebook. I have been searching for something like that all winter – I hope someone gave you things you love as much.

Love,
Jackie

Historical & Cultural Context:
Jacqueline Kennedy’s note is more than a holiday thank-you—it’s a vivid window into her cultivated personal world, filled with music, introspection, and artistic appreciation. The recordings mentioned reflect a broad range of musical taste within the Kennedy household:

• "Solo Monk" (Thelonious Monk) – a haunting and expressive solo piano album, chosen by young John.

• "Horowitz – Scarlatti" – performed by the legendary Vladimir Horowitz, bringing baroque intricacy and elegance.

• "Daphnis and Chloé" – Maurice Ravel’s impressionistic ballet, filled with sweeping romanticism, claimed by Caroline.

Her reference to a “little notebook” included with the records reveals her longing for thoughtful commentary and personal meaning in music—a sentiment that shaped the Kennedy family’s cultural atmosphere.

About the Recipient – Goddard Lieberson:
Goddard Lieberson (1911–1977) was a towering figure in the American music industry, best known as president of Columbia Records. A champion of classical and theatrical recordings, Lieberson was instrumental in popularizing the original cast album and bringing Broadway to American living rooms. Under his leadership, Columbia produced seminal recordings by artists such as Leonard Bernstein, Igor Stravinsky, and Bob Dylan. He also helped pioneer long-playing (LP) records. As a close friend of Jacqueline Kennedy, his gift of carefully selected music was not only thoughtful but deeply aligned with her artistic soul and refined sensibilities.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This handwritten note has been certified Authentic by PSA/DNA and is housed in a tamper-evident slab with certification number 85503874. The card is preserved in fine condition, with crisp ink and the embossed Kennedy crest clearly visible—confirming both the personal and presidential provenance of the item.

Closing Appeal:
Elegant, expressive, and rich with cultural and historical nuance, this handwritten note from Jacqueline Kennedy to Goddard Lieberson is far more than an autograph—it is a document of friendship, shared artistry, and the private intellectual world of one of America’s most admired First Ladies. With PSA/DNA certification and exquisite content, it is a museum-worthy addition to any collection of presidential memorabilia, 20th-century music history, or Kennedy ephemera.