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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
New Beginnings
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

New Beginnings

Artifact ID1981.00782.01
Object Type Drawing
Artist (Leawood, KS)
Date 1981
Medium Paper, Crayon, Ink, Pencil, Glass, Wood, Paint
Dimensions18 1/2 × 19 1/2 in. (47 × 49.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis framed drawing, “New Beginnings,” depicts three children working together to build a wooden building with an American flag on top of it: a girl in a blue dress holding a bag of jelly beans, a child in a tracksuit assembling the building, and a boy in overalls holding a hammer and T Square. The drawing symbolizes the Reagan administration’s building of a sound economic structure. It was created by Ilona Ross.
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.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Ilona Ross
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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