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1987.199.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.199.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Commemorative Liberian Stamps
1987.199.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.199.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Commemorative Liberian Stamps

Artifact ID1987.199.1
Object Type Stamp, Postage, Commemorative
Gifter
Printer
Date ca. 1976
Medium paper, metal, glass, wood
DimensionsOverall H 28 in x W 24 in x D 2 in (71.1 cm x 61 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionHorizontal rows of black text against a white background are bordered by three types of blue and yellow postage stamps.
Historical NoteWilliam R. Tolbert, Jr., President of Liberia, gifted these stamps to commemorate America's Bicenntial. The stamps were presented on September 22, 1976 at the Liberian Reciprocal Reception, held at Anderson House in Washington, DC.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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