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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - Chief Illiniwek
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Belt Buckle - Chief Illiniwek

Artifact ID1983.01001.03
Object Type Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Maker (American belt buckle manufacturer, founded 1974)
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (brass), Bone
Dimensions3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is an oval-shaped brass belt buckle with a scrimshaw inset of an image depicting Chief Illiniwek. Chief Illiniwek is wearing traditional Native American clothing with a feathered headdress and is depicted in a dancing pose. Stamped into the back of the buckle is text stating, "SOLID BRASS BTS MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NoteChief Illiniwek was the mascot of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1926-2007, named after the Illinois Confederation or Illiniwek. Chief AJ visited the White House on October 3, 1983.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy 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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