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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
White House Wood Gavel
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

White House Wood Gavel

Artifact ID1982.00913.01
Object Type Gavel
Gifter
Date mid 20th Century
Medium Wood, Metal
Dimensions3 1/2 × 11 × 2 1/8 in. (8.9 × 27.9 × 5.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA gavel made out of wood taken from the White House in 1950. Attached to the head of the gavel is a metal plaque with the Seal of the President of the United States and text stating "Original White House Material Removed in 1950."Historical NotePresident Harry S. Truman oversaw a major renovation and expansion of the White House from 1948-1952. The Trumans lived across the street in the Blair House for three years while the White House was gutted, leaving the original exterior walls.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
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.
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