Description
The Fruitful Bough: A Tribute to Joseph P. Kennedy by his son, Senator Ted Kennedy.
Octavo, xii, 288pp. Dark blue cloth, gilt title on spine, gilt title and family crest on cover. Light wear to heel of the spine, a near fine example. (Newcomb, 240) Includes the publisher’s scarce glassine dust jacket, chipping to spine, a very good example.
This copy is from the private collection of Melody Miller, who worked for the Kennedy family for 40 years.
Melody Miller (1945-2022) was a longtime aide to the Kennedy family, serving in various capacities for over four decades. She began working for Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1967 and later joined Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s staff, where she remained until her retirement in 2005. Miller played a key role in communications, speechwriting, and managing the family’s public image. She was deeply involved in handling correspondence with the public, particularly regarding the legacy of President John F. Kennedy. After retiring, she continued to support Kennedy-related initiatives and historical preservation efforts. She passed away in 2022 at the age of 77.
