Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Agatha Crumm
Artifact ID1981.30134.01
Object Type
Strip, Comic
Artist
Bill Hoest
(Cartoonist, The Lockhorns)
Gifter
Bill Hoest
Maker
Huntington Art Center
(Huntington, NY)
Date
1981
Medium
Paper, Ink, Metal
Dimensions9 × 18 in. (22.9 × 45.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA 3-panel original cartoon titled Agatha Crumm. Panel 1: Wealthy cookie company owner Agatha Crumm and her secretary Winsome are exiting her office, the door lettered AGATHA CRUMM PRESIDENT.” Crumm is wearing black dress with a white ruffled front, a black hat with a rosette flower, and is carrying a black clutch purse. Winsome is helping her into a white coat. Winsome is wearing a white turtleneck sweater, a black pencil skirt, and glasses. Crumm asks, "WINSOME, IS EVERYTHING SET FOR MY MEETING WITH PRESIDENT REAGAN?” Panel 2: Winsome: “YES, MS. CRUMM, THE COMPANY BAND WILL PLAY 'HAIL TO THE CHIEF.” Crumm: “THAT'S NICE…” Panel 3: Crumm walks off saying “HAVE THEM PLAY A TUNE FOR PRESIDENT REAGAN TOO." The third panel is lettered “©1981 King Features Synicates, Inc. World rights reserved.” along the left edge, “2-6” on the bottom, and “HOEST” in a box in the lower right. The third panel is also inscribed, “TO PRESIDENT REAGAN AND MRS. REAGAN WITH MY PERSONAL BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SUCCESS – BILL HOEST” in blue ink. The cartoon is in a gold frame with a navy mat. On the back is a silver sticker lettered “Huntington Art Center 11 Wall Street, Huntington, N.Y.”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© Bill Hoest 1981
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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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