Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Challenger Memorial Clock
Artifact ID1986.31173.01
Object Type
Clock, Wall
Gifter
Dan Saintignon
Maker
Dan Saintignon
(Siloam Springs, AR)
Maker
Warren L. Norman
(Highfill, AR)
Date
1986
Medium
Wood, Plastic, Metal
Dimensions20 × 25 × 3/4 in. (50.8 × 63.5 × 1.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA wooden wall clock with a burned design of the Challenger Space Shuttle on the launch pad. To the right of the image is text stating "We can never turn the hands of time back, nor forward. The crew of the 'Challenger' lived for the unexpected and the adventure of their dreams. May god bless those left behind with their memories. D.E. Saintignon, Warren Norman." Below the text is the clock with Roman numerals. To the left of the image is the list of the Challenger crew names "In Memory of 'Astronauts' Michael J. Smith, Ronald E. McNair, Gregory Jarvis, Judith A. Resnik, Francis R. (Dick) Scobee, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Ellison S. Onizuka." The back of the clock has a metal hanging hook and an inscription stating "A tribute to President Reagan and the Space Program By Warren L Norman & Danny E. Saintignon Highfill, Arkansas Feb. 9, 1986."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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Warren L Norman & Danny E. Saintignon 1986
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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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