Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
It's Been a Great Year
Artifact ID1981.04646.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
Mike Capser
(Billings, MT)
Gifter
Mike Capser
Date
1980
Medium
Metal (bronze), Wood
Dimensions7 × 5 × 6 in. (17.8 × 12.7 × 15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA bronze sculpture of an emaciated wolf with its tongue protruding from its open mouth, created by Mike Casper. The sculpture is mounted on a wood base with an engraved presentation plaque stating, “ It’s been a great year, U.S. Taxpayer, by M. Casper.” The bronze is signed by Mike Casper and dated 1980. This is Number 16 out of a limited edition of 900.Historical NoteThe sculpture was presented to President Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office by Rep. Ron Marlenee (R-MT) on October 5, 1981.
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© Mike Capser 1980
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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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