Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Chief Crazy Horse
Artifact ID1981.02666.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Maker
Samuel M. Yarosh
(Sniper and instructor, United States Secret Service Pistol and Rifle Team)
Maker
The Gallery
(Laurel, MD)
Date
June 5, 1981
Medium
Metal (copper), Plastic (lucite), Wood
Dimensions28 1/4 × 26 in. (71.8 × 66 cm)
Physical DescriptionA framed copper sheet depicting the outline of Chief Crazy Horse in bullet holes. The copper plate is framed in black with a gold inner ridge and a blue mat. The frame is backed in cardboard. A white card typed “(CHIEF CRAZY HORSE) / DATE SHOT: June 5, 1981 / SHOOTER Samuel M. Yarosh / TYPE OF WEAPON: Nylon Model 66 Remington / DISTANCE: 21 Feet” is glued on the back upper center. On the back lower center is a white sticker lettered “CUSTOM FRAMING BY THE GALLERY 344 Main St. Laurel, Maryland Phone 725-0126” in black.Historical NoteThe Secret Service Pistol Team presented gifts to President Reagan in the Map Room during a photo op on June 16, 1981. The outline of Chief Crazy Horse was created by Samuel M. Yarosh shooting a Nylon Model 66 Remington Rifle at the distance of 21 feet. Crazy Horse (Lakota: Tȟašúŋke Witkó, c. 1840-1877) was an Oglala war leader who fought at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.
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 NoteCopyright 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.
In Collection(s)
Related LinksPhotograph: Presentation by U.S. Secret Service Pistol Team in the White House Map Room 6/16/1981: c02465-01
