Peanuts
Artifact ID1985.92684.11
Object Type
Cartoon
Maker
Charles Schulz
(American cartoonist, illustrator, and author, 1922-2000)
Date
April 11, 1967
Medium
Paper, Ink, Wood, Glass
Dimensions10 1/4 × 30 3/4 in. (26 × 78.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA four-panel Peanuts cartoon strip. Panel 1: Snoopy is playing baseball, wearing a baseball cap, holding a baseball glove, and fielding. It is labeled "PEANUTS" in a box in the upper left corner and "4-11" in the upper right. Panel 2: Snoopy catches a falling baseball in his mouth, his hat flying off. Captioned "CLOMP!" Panel 3: Snoopy has walked up to the pitcher's mound, which is on the left side. On the mound is Charlie Brown, who is also wearing a baseball cap and holding a baseball glove. Panel 4: Charlie Brown is loosely holding the baseball in his right hand, which is dripping. The dialogue bubble above his head reads, "I KNOW A SPIT-BALL IS ILLEGAL, BUT I WONDER ABOUT A DROOL-BALL?" The panel is signed "SCHULZ" on the right border. The cartoon is signed "For Governor Reagan with admiration and sincere best wishes-Charles Schulz" across the top. The cartoon is in a black frame with a white mat.Historical NoteThe cartoon is from when Ronald Reagan was governor of California, and was on display at Rancho del Cielo until August 1985.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a non-gift taken in and saved during the Reagan administration for eventual deposit in a Presidential Library. 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 Ronald 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© Charles Schulz
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.
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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryMr. Schulz Goes to Washington (2016), Charles M. Schulz Museum;
Rancho del Cielo (2000-2001), Young America’s Foundation