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Greeting From The Professional Union of Actors and Artists of Chile
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Greeting From The Professional Union of Actors and Artists of Chile

Artifact ID1981.00933.01
Object Type Plaque
Gifter
Date 1981
Medium Paper, Ink, Fabric (velvet) Wood
Dimensions16 × 12 in. (40.6 × 30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a metal plaque mounted on a velvet backing inside of a wood frame. The plaque is in spanish stating "El Sindieato Profesional de Actores y Artistas de Chile (Spatch), saluda al senor President de los Estados Unidos de Norte America. Sr. Ronald Reagan y le desex un gran exito a su gobierno, en defensa de los valores del mundo occidental y de apoya al desarrollo del arte y la cultura en nuestras Americas Unidas. Presidente - Alejo Alvarez, Tesorero - Juan Perez Berrocal, Secretario - Eugenio Retes B, Director - Andres Gallo, Director - Aliro Vega S, Director - Pepe Rojas, Manolita Fernandez, Miguel Frank Vega, Emilio Gaete, Amadeo Gonzalez, Clara Brevis, Yolanda Campos, Lucho Cordova, Olvido Leguia, Nieves Lopez Marin, Rita Leal, Manolo Gonzalez, Pepe Olivarez, Olga Villanueva, Pury Durante, Lisette Lyon, Tito Del Valle, Carmen Heredia, Gabriel Maturana, Agustin Martinez Hermoso, Juan De Rosa Ventura, Raquelita Ferreira, Benjamin Morgado, Tato Cifuentes. "Tatin", Chito Morales, Helvecia Viera, Aida Flores, Silvia Piñeiro, Manuel El Gitano, Silvia Pacheco, Marta Chariin, Eva Gozales, Jorge Ahumada., Ana M.Benimellis, Sindicato Profesional De Actores Y Artistas De Chile. San Diego 246 Santiago. Republica De Chile." The Spanish text translates to [The Professional Union of Actors and Artists of Chile (SPATCH), greets the President of the United States of America. Mr. Ronald Reagan and I wish your government great success in defending the values ​​of the Western world and supporting the development of art and culture in our United Americas.]
Historical NoteThe officers of The Professional Union of Actors and Artists of Chile presented the plaque to staff at the American Embassy in Santiago, Chile, including Guy Burton (Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer) and Peter Whitney (Desk Officer for Chile), on February 6, 1981.
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 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 - Possibly
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Country/CultureChile
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