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1987.136.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.136.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Australia and America 1776-1976
1987.136.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.136.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Australia and America 1776-1976

Artifact ID1987.136.1
Object Type Book
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium fabric, plastic, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 7 1/2 in (25.4 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rust-colored hardback features rows of horizontal gold text on the upper portion of the cover.
Historical NoteJohn Malcolm Fraser, Prime Minister of Australia, gifted this book to President and Mrs. Ford on July 7, 1976 during a state visit to the United States.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was presented to them 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 SeriesHead of State 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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