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1992.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1992.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Apollo-Soyuz 1/50 Scale Model
1992.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1992.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Apollo-Soyuz 1/50 Scale Model

Artifact ID1992.3
Object Type Model
Gifter
Maker (1973 - 1996)
Gifter
Date ca. 1974
Medium wood, plastic, metal, polish, paint
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/2 in x W 17 in x D 9 in (16.5 cm x 43.2 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver, black, green, and blue metal model mounted on oblong wooden base, which is decorated with commemorative pins. A rectangular silver label adhered to the base displays a logo and text.
Historical NoteCosmonauts Alexei Leonov, commander of the Soviet module, and Valery Kubasov presented this scale model of the Apollo-Soyuz to President Gerald R. Ford in the Oval Office on September 7, 1974.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627970)
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