1990.289.12; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Commemorative Currency and Stamp
Artifact ID1990.289.12
Object Type
Certificate, Commemorative
Gifter
Don Sparks
Gifter
Joan Sparks
Date
1976
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionCertificate featuring black text on white paper. Bold black text present at top of document with three stars on either side; multiple lines of black text are below. Two-dollar bill adhered to center of document, reverse facing viewer. A blue and white New York postage stamp and a Kenosha, Wisconsin postmark are present in bottom proper right corner of the two-dollar bill. Below the bill are several more lines of text, followed by signatures.Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President 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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