Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
We Voted For Ronald
Artifact ID1981.30674.01
Object Type
Figurine
Maker
Walter A. Kunz
(South Gate, CA)
Gifter
Walter A. Kunz
Date
c. 1980-1981
Medium
Wood, Nut (walnut, peanut, hazelnut)
Dimensions7 in. (17.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis sculpture consists of an assortment of anthropomorphized nuts lined up on a wooden base. It is accompanied by a small plaque stating, “WE VOTED FOR RONALD WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE.” The nuts are decorated with googly eyes, pipe cleaners, felt, and small plastic accessories.
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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