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Wooden Gavel
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Wooden Gavel

Artifact ID1983.60143.01
Object Type Gavel
Maker (Gilmer, TX)
Gifter
Date 1982
Medium Wood, Paint, Paper, Ink
Dimensions3 × 1 3/4 × 12 in. (3 × 1 3/4 × 12 in.)
Physical DescriptionA two toned wooden gavel "In God We Trust, God Bless America" with an American flag on the left side of the hammer of the gavel and, "Ronald Reagan 1982 President of the United States" on the right hammer of the gavel.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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