Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
The New Teen Titans
Artifact ID1984.02622.01
Object Type
Plaque, Award
Gifter
Thomas Garvin
Maker
DC Comics
(Comic book publisher, founded 1934)
Author
Marv Wolfman
(Comic book writer)
Artist
George Pérez
(Comic book writer and illustrator)
Maker
Keebler Company
(American American cookie and cracker manufacturer, founded 1853)
Date
1984
Medium
Plastic, Paper, Ink, Metal (brass)
Dimensions16 × 9 in. (40.6 × 22.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA copy of The New Teen Titans comic book on a plaque with a brass plate stating, "Presented to Nancy Reagan by Keebler Company and DC Comics in recognition of your efforts to combat drug abuse among the young people of America."Historical NoteThe drug awareness comic, Issue #3A, was in cooperation with "The President's Drug Awareness Campaign". "Plague!" written by Marv Wolfman with art by George Perez. The issue features Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, Changeling (Beast Boy), Speedy (Arsenal/Red Arrow), and Protector. It was presented to Carlton E. Turner, Deputy Assistant to the President for Drug Abuse Policy, at a White House ceremony, and was on display at the Hoover Library in 1985.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© DC Comics 1984
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryFirst Ladies: Influence Beyond Social Duty (1985), Herbert Hoover Presidential Library