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1987.575; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.575; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1975 University of Michigan Athletic Department Signed Football
1987.575; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.575; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

1975 University of Michigan Athletic Department Signed Football

Artifact ID1987.575
Object Type Football
Maker
Gifter
Gifter
Gifter
Date ca.1975
Medium leather, paint, ink, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 in (27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black stitches, white laces, and staff members' signatures in black and blue ink. A line of black horizontal text is on the white portion of the ball, among the signatures.
Historical NoteUniversity of Michigan Athletic Director Don Canham, football coach Glenn "Bo" E. Schembechler, and former Michigan player and businessman Walter Teninga gifted this football to President Ford in 1975.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 (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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