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1988.122.JPG; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.122.JPG; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Boy Scout Bicentennial Scroll
1988.122.JPG; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.122.JPG; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Boy Scout Bicentennial Scroll

Artifact ID1988.122
Object Type Letter, Scroll
Gifter
Maker (Sarasota, FL)
Date 1976
Medium ink, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 2 3/4 in x W 15 3/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (7 cm x 39.1 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed, blue, and black text is written on a white scroll that is adhered to red and blue cylindrical cardboard. An abstract illustration of the American flag is below the text.Historical NoteBoy Scout Troop #82 presented the item to President Gerald R. Ford when he made a campaign stop in Sarasota, FL at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport on February 29, 1976.Additional Details
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 Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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