Title:
John F. Kennedy Assassination Era Ektachrome Slide Archive (42 Total) – Dealey Plaza, Motorcade, and Aftermath Scenes

Description:
A historically compelling archive consisting of 42 original Kodak Ektachrome color transparencies, each measuring approximately 2.5 x 2.5 inches with image areas of roughly 2 x 2 inches. Captured on November 22, 1963, and in the immediate aftermath, these slides present a rare and cohesive visual record surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas.

The collection documents key moments and locations tied to the day’s events, including views of the presidential motorcade, crowds gathered in Dealey Plaza, and scenes reflecting the somber aftermath. Several slides prominently feature recognizable landmarks such as the Texas School Book Depository and the Grassy Knoll, anchoring the images firmly within one of the most studied locations in American history. Additional images show crowd reactions, street-level perspectives, and later memorial-related activity, offering a broader narrative of the public response.

Most slides are individually hand-labeled with identification numbers and brief captions on their mounts, enhancing both their archival value and usability. The entire collection is housed in three original Kodak film boxes, each containing 14 slides, with exterior markings noting subjects such as “Kennedy Assassination,” “Aftermath,” and “Parade.”

Condition is consistent with age and original use, showing varying degrees of surface scratching, minor spotting, and occasional fingerprint handling. Despite this, the transparencies remain well-preserved overall, with strong color retention and sharp historical imagery.

Historical Context:
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, remains one of the most pivotal and widely analyzed events in modern American history. The motorcade through Dealey Plaza, intended as a public and political appearance, became the setting for a national tragedy that profoundly impacted the United States and the world.

Photographic transparencies such as these provide an immediate and unfiltered visual record of the day, capturing not only the physical setting but also the atmosphere, crowd presence, and unfolding tension. Images of the Texas School Book Depository and the Grassy Knoll have become central to both historical documentation and ongoing public fascination. Collections like this serve as important primary-source visual evidence, preserving perspectives from witnesses and observers present at the scene and in its immediate aftermath.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
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• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
Few historical events have been as extensively examined or as emotionally resonant as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This remarkable slide archive offers a rare opportunity to own a contemporaneous visual record captured in real time, presenting both iconic locations and human reactions from that day. With original Kodak presentation, detailed labeling, and strong overall preservation, this collection stands as a powerful and tangible connection to a defining moment in American history.

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