Belt Buckle - State of Wyoming
Artifact ID1986.00038.01a-c
Object Type
Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Martha Borgaard
Maker
Siskiyou Leather and Buckle Co.
(Medford, OR)
Date
1985
Medium
Metal (pewter)
Dimensions2 1/8 × 3 3/16 × 11/16 in. (54.4 × 81.3 × 16.8 mm)
Physical DescriptionA silver-colored pewter belt buckle commemorating Wyoming (.01a). The image depicted on the belt buckle is that of a sunrise over a mountain range and valley with a Native American village in it. On the right side, set on top of the landscape scene, is a cow skull, and on the left side is a horse rearing up with its front legs outstretched. The text on the front of the buckle states, "Wyoming 1985 COMMEMORATIVE." The back of the belt buckle is engraved PRESIDENT REAGAN 951 of 2500 Limited Edition, This buckle is the second Edition of a yearly series commemorating the great state of Wyoming. Wyoming is a special place known for its rich heritage and magnificent scenery. We dedicate this buckle to the people of Wyoming. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WYOMING DIVISION Siskiyou Buckle Co. 1986, ©1985 Siskiyou BUckle Co. Inc WILLIAMS OREGON." Also included with the buckle is a paper "Certificate of Registration" from Siskiyou Buckle CO. Inc (.01b) and a gray pull string cloth bag (.01c).Historical NoteThe buckle was given when gifter Martha Borgaard of the Wyoming Division of the American Cancer Society attended the ceremony to present the Young American Medals for Bravery and Service, held in the East Room, on January 16, 1986. 19-year-old Janelle Lynn Peery of Cheyenne, WY was one of the recipients, who was honored for service during her battle with bone cancer, which required her right leg to be amputated. While in treatment, she began to make teddy bears to give to other children in the hospital with a note that said "A little hand for you to hold onto when you get scared," and eventually counseled hundreds of cancer patients and amputees. When meeting her, President Reagan said, "Janelle, you've given us all the gift of hope... And by the way, Janelle, I read an interview in which you said: 'It'll be nice to meet the President. I think it will be cool.' [Laughter] Well, it's been cool to meet you, too. [Laughter]"
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 - Possibly
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