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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Rock Ronnie
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Rock Ronnie

Artifact ID1981.00855.01
Object Type Sculpture
Maker (American artist, born 1938)
Date 1981
Medium Stone, Paint, Wood
Dimensions16 × 9 × 7 in. (40.6 × 22.9 × 17.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA hand-painted rock sculpture done as a caricature of President Ronald Reagan. He holds an elephant labeled “Jan. 20, 1981” in his right hand and a jar of jelly beans in his left. The base is labeled “Stoney Maloneys’ Copyright Ruane Manning.”
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© Ruane Manning 1981
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.

Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
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