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1988.396; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.396; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1975 Framingham State College Rams Signed Football
1988.396; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1988.396; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

1975 Framingham State College Rams Signed Football

Artifact ID1988.369
Object Type Football
Gifter
Maker (founded 1914)
Date ca.1975
Medium leather, paint, ink, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown football displays white stripes, black stitches, white laces, a white hand-painted message, and team members' signatures in black ink.
Historical NoteFramingham State College's Rams used this football in a winning game against Curry College's Colonels on November 1, 1975.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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