1989.387.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Letter to the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, Rhode Island
Artifact ID1989.387.1 a-c
Object Type
Letter
Gifter
David M. Blumberg
Artist
Sol Nodel
(1912 - 1976)
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
paper, ink, ribbon, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (a)(coin) D 1/8 in x Diam 2 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 6.4 cm )
Overall (b)(letter) H 14 in x W 10 3/4 in (35.6 cm x 27.3 cm )
Overall (c)(folder) H 3/4 in x W 12 1/8 in x D 14 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 30.8 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Descriptiona-c) Two documents are presented in a folder: One side displays a letter typed in black ink, below a silver medallion. The other side features a colorful image of George Washington seated at desk; decorative letters are adjacent. There are rows of black handwritten text below the image.Historical NoteDavid Blumberg, president of the B'nai B'rith, presented this gift to President Ford after he made remarks during the Biennial Convention of the B'nai B'rith at the Washington Hilton Hotel on September 9, 1976.Additional DetailsOverall (b)(letter) H 14 in x W 10 3/4 in (35.6 cm x 27.3 cm )
Overall (c)(folder) H 3/4 in x W 12 1/8 in x D 14 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 30.8 cm x 36.8 cm )
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford 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 SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status
Restricted – Fully
Use Restriction Note© Sol Nodel Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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