1988.959.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

The Kyoto Imperial Palace and Imperial Villas

Artifact ID1988.959.1 a-b

Object Type Book

Date ca. 1965

Medium cardboard, ink, paper

DimensionsOverall H 13 1/4 in x W 10 3/8 in x D 1 in (33.7 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionAn ivory-colored hardback features a matching textured paper jacket. Horizontal rows of black text are printed on the proper right upper corner.
Historical NoteTakeshi Usami, Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, gifted this book to President Ford during Japanese Emperor Hirohito's state visit to the United States in October 1975.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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