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1989.848.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.848.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Bicentennial Scrapbook
1989.848.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.848.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Bicentennial Scrapbook

Artifact ID1989.848.1
Object Type Scrapbook
Gifter
Date 1976
Medium textile, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (29.2 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionThe cover of a brown album features a circle of golden stars above the dates “1776-1976."Historical NoteIn May 1976, students of New Monmouth School in Middletown, New Jersey signed this book to reaffirm the principles of the Declaration of Independence; the White House Gift Unit received the item in September of that same year.Additional Details
Custodial 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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