This extraordinary archive was kept by Harold Marney’s mother Jennie and preserved by family members after her death for over 70 years, unknown and unpublished until Ronnie Paloger acquired it from RR Auction in 2014. This incredible archive documents 18 years of correspondence between John F. Kennedy and Harold’s mother in spite of Kennedy having known Harold Marney for only one week before he was killed. These letters show the extraordinary character, compassion, empathy, and loyalty from a 26-year-old man and no one can read these letters and be surprised that one day John F. Kennedy would become the president of the United States. This archive also documents a mother’s anguish over her son’s classification as “missing in action,” her denial, and finally acceptance of her son’s death.
