1987.159.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Liberian Minerals Plaque

Artifact ID1987.159.1

Date 1976

Medium mineral, plastic, wood, adhesive

DimensionsOverall H 30 in x W 27 in x D 4 in (76.2 cm x 68.6 cm x 10.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionA square piece of wood features pieces of white, black, and gray minerals arranged to represent the shape of Liberia. There is horizontal white text below the top edge and multiple rows of horizontal white text near the proper right bottom corner.

Historical NoteLiberian President William R. Tolbert, Jr. gifted this plaque to President Ford on September 21, 1976. It features Liberian minerals in the shape of the country.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in 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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Head of State Gifts