1989.358; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1976 Carlinville High School Cavaliers Signed Football
Artifact ID1989.358
Object Type
Football
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
leather, paint, ink, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 in (27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown football displays white stripes, black stitches, white laces, and team members' signatures in black ink. A large black outline of a number and a letter are on the front. Historical NoteThis football was presented to President Ford on October 17, 1976, during a campaign stop in Carlinville, Illinois. The Carlinville High School football team, the Cavaliers, had just won a game.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 (74639696)
Use Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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