Walt Disney World Hall of Presidents Bust
Artifact ID1985.91219.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Michael Eisner
Artist
Blaine Gibson
(Disney sculptor and animator known for sculpting figures for Audio-Animatronics, 1939-1983)
Date
1985
Medium
Metal (bronze)
Dimensions21 × 7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (53.3 × 19.1 × 19.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA bronze bust of President Ronald Reagan mounted to a black base with a brass plaque attached to it. The plaque states, "RONALD REAGAN-40TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES - INAUGURATED JANUARY 20, 1981 --- SCULPTED BY BLAINE GIBSON FOR THE -- 'HALL OF PRESIDENTS' -- WALT DISNEY WORLD."Historical NoteBronze bust of President Reagan by Blaine Gibson, from the original sculpted for his Audio-Animatronic figure in Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents. Since it opened October 1, 1971, Gibson has sculpted all the presidents through George W. Bush. Disney CEO Michael Eisner gave the bust after President and Mrs. Reagan's trip to Epcot May 27, 1985 for the Inaugural Parade, which had been cancelled due to extreme cold in Washington, DC in January 1985.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and on display in the OEOB Room 185 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© The Walt Disney Company
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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.
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