Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - Puerto Rico Statehood
Artifact ID1983.50030.01
Object Type
Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Carlos Simonetti
Date
late 20th Century
Medium
Metal (brass)
Dimensions2 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 1/2 in. (6 × 7.9 × 1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA rectangle brass belt buckle with text stating "51ST STATE, PUERTO RICO." On the back of the buckle is handwritten text stating "RONALD REAGAN." Black Sharpie marks cross out something on the back of the buckle.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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In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library