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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Challenger STS-51-L Mission Patch
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Challenger STS-51-L Mission Patch

Artifact ID1986.30895.04
Object Type Patch
Gifter
Date 1986
Medium Fabric
Dimensions4 × 4 1/2 × 1/16 in. (10.2 × 11.4 × 0.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn embroidered fabric mission patch for STS-51-L, with an image of the Space Shuttle Challenger flying around the Earth and over the American flag. Surrounding the image are the last names: "MCNAIR ONIZUKA RESNIK SCOBEE SMITH MCAULIFFE & JARVIS" in black letters.
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 StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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