Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Portait of President Reagan
Artifact ID1981.03696.01
Object Type
Drawing
Maker
Bruce M. Andrew
(Green Bay, WI)
Gifter
Bruce M. Andrew
Date
1980
Medium
Paper, Pencil, Plastic, Ink
Dimensions10 1/4 × 8 1/4 × 1/2 in. (26 × 21 × 1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a portrait of President Ronald Reagan done on white paper in a black plastic frame. It is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner. The back of the frame has a long inscription written in ink by the donor that states, "Dear President and Mrs. Reagan,
I congratulate you on the tremendous victory that you and nearly the entire country celebrated on November 4th and I wish you both the best of luck in your new roles. I worked as a ward committee chairman for the Reagan campaign here in Wisconsin and had no doubts in my mind that you would win the election; in fact, I even won $10 (shame on me for betting) when the results were in.
Here is a token of my appreciation for the hard work you put into the campaign- for the great service you did in running for President. I drew this after the election, looking at the cover of Newsweek, dated November 17th 1980. I would be honored if you would accept this gift and keep it I really admire both of you and pray that you may enjoy great success. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this "letter" and I wish you the best.
P.S. I hope you have some empty wall space in the White House or at Rancho del Cielo – maybe behind your desk in the Oval Office (then I could see it when you give televised speeches!!) just kidding.
Sincerely, Bruce M Andrew (16) ."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© Bruce M. Andrew
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