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Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Knute Rockne Man Builder
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.

Knute Rockne Man Builder

Artifact ID1985.93589.01
Object Type Book
Author (American football player and coach, 1901-1965)
Gifter
Date 1931
Medium Paper, Ink, Fabric
Dimensions8 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (21.6 × 3.8 × 14.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA blue hardbound copy of "Knute Rockne - Man Builder" By Harry A. Stuhldreher.
Historical NoteKnute Rockne - Man Builder, written by member of the Notre Dame Four Horsemen Harrry Stuhldreher, was the basis for the film Knute Rockne, All American, starring Ronald Reagan as George Gipp. The book was a Christmas gift to President Reagan.
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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 was on display in the White House 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 - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright 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.
Person Depicted Knute Rockne (Head Coach, University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Team (1918–1930))
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