1988.121.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Certificate
Artifact ID1988.121.1
Object Type
Certificate, Commemorative
Maker
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota
(Shakopea, MN)
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
paper, ink, paint, wood, glass
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/4 in x W 12 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (40 cm x 32.4 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA yellow certificate displays rows of horizontal black text and is framed in a brown wooden frame.Historical NoteShakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community tribal councilman Glynn A. Crooks presented a peace pipe and this certificate to Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, who accepted the gift on President Ford's behalf. The presentation took place on June 24, 1976 at the White House.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It 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
Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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