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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Seabirds
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Seabirds

Artifact ID1981.30483.01
Object Type Painting
Maker (Gjesvær, Troms og Finnmark, Norway)
Date Nov. 1980
Medium Paper, Ink
Dimensions7 1/4 × 10 in. (18.4 × 25.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA painting titled "Sea Birds" by Leif Thomassen features 15 penguin-like birds on a green cliff with a red/pink sky in the background. On the back of the painting is a paper document stating, "Norway 9765 Gjesvaer 21 November 1980 To Mr. President Ronald Reagan, Washington, U.S.A Congratulate you with the election as President of U.S.A. I would hereby send you a little painting of the seabirds "Polar lomvie" Hoping you would make your country strong to stand against the Russian. Do not believe the Russian Comunist Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Good Luck Leif Thomassen."
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© Leif Thomassen 1980
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

Country/CultureNorway