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1987.571; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.571; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1974 Kodak All American Team Signed Football
1987.571; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.571; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

1974 Kodak All American Team Signed Football

Artifact ID1987.571
Object Type Football
Maker
Gifter
Date ca.1974
Medium leather, paint, ink, cotton, polyester, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 10 1/2 in (26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown football displays black stitches, white laces, and team members' signatures in black ink. Two lines of horizontal black text are among the autographs on the front.
Historical NoteDick Bartlett, Director of Public Relations for Eastman Kodak, gifted this football to President Gerald R. Ford on January 9,1975.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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