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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Crystal Baseball
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Crystal Baseball

Artifact ID1988.90808.01
Object Type Paperweight
Maker (American retailer, jeweler, and manufacturer, 1853 to the present)
Gifter
Date 1988
Medium Crystal
Dimensions2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA crystal baseball etched with stitching and MLB logo, lettered “To NANCY REAGAN 1988 World series [signature] Pete V. Ueberroth COMMISSIONER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.”
Historical NoteThe ball was given to First Lady Nancy Reagan byPete Ueberroth, Commissioner, Major League Baseball, during the opening of the 1988 World Series, held in Los Angeles, CA. Mrs. Reagan threw out the first pitch of Game One on October 15, 1988. That year, Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 games to 1.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be 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 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)
Exhibition HistoryBaseball!: Celebrating Our Great American Pastime (2014), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; The Spirit of Tiffany (1999-2000), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library