Robert L. White (collector)

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Robert L. White (c. 1949 – October 11, 2003) was a collector of Kennedyiana and other presidential memorabilia.[1] Many of his John F. Kennedy relics were acquired from Kennedy's secretary Evelyn Lincoln.[1] White also collected skulls and scalps, and had a business card that read "Robert L. White, Baltimore's #1 Head Hunter".[2] He had about 40 in his collection at the time of his death, including the skull of William Wirt.[3]

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  1. ^ a b Rasmussen, Frederick N. (2003-10-15). "Robert White, 54; Amassed Huge Collection of JFK Memorabilia". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  2. ^ Brammer, Robert (2017-08-14). ""Would You Be Interested in Getting (Attorney General) William Wirt's Head Back?" Rebecca Roberts Brings Us a Tale From the Congressional Cemetery | In Custodia Legis". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  3. ^ Carlson, Peter (2005-10-20). "Tale From the Crypt". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-01-16.