Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Talking Envelopes
Artifact ID1981.30531.01
Object Type
Cartoon
Artist
Joe Schmidt
(Cartoonist, Star News, Chula Vista, CA)
Gifter
Joe Schmidt
Date
November 16, 1980
Medium
Paper, Ink
Dimensions11 1/4 × 12 3/4 in. (28.6 × 32.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA political cartoon shows President Ronald Reagan wearing a suit and tie and seated at a desk with an American flag to the left. There are envelopes on the desk and in his arms. Several of the envelopes are alive, with arms, legs, and facing, and are yelling or lecturing Reagan. The most prominent envelope is lettered “STAR-NEWS CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA PREISDENT RONALD REAGAN OVAL OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C.” It is lettered “© Joe SCHMIDT ‘80 STAR NEWS 11-16” in the top right corner. The verso is blank.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© Joe Schmidt/Star-News 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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