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1984.197 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.197 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
William & Mary College Paperweight
1984.197 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1984.197 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

William & Mary College Paperweight

Artifact ID1984.197 a-b
Object Type Paperweight
Date 1976
Medium plastic, metal, textile
DimensionsOverall (a)(paperweight) Diam 4 in x D 1 in (2.5 cm x 10.2 cm )
 Overall (b)(bag) H 5 in x W 5 in x D 1 in (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description(a) A round blue transparent paperweight displays two bronze medallions below a white outline of America's bicentennial symbol. There are two lines of golden text below them.

(b) A small green bag
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there 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 SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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