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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Belt Buckle - National Finals Rodeo
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Belt Buckle - National Finals Rodeo

Artifact ID1983.41114.02
Object Type Buckle, Belt
Maker (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date 1982
Medium Metal (brass)
Dimensions3 × 3 3/4 × 1/2 in. (76.2 × 95.25 × 12.7 mm)
Physical DescriptionAn oval gold-toned brass belt buckle depicting multiple rodeo events with the text "NATIONAL FINALS RODEO, ALL AROUND COWBOY, HESSTON 1982." The back of the belt buckle states, "EIGHTH EDITION COLLECTOR'S BUCKLE COMMEMORATING 9TH ANNUAL NETWORK TELECAST FROM OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA SPONSORED EXCLUSIVELY BY HESSTON CORPORATION AND PARTICIPATING HESSTON FARM EQUIP. DEALERS."

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.
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.
Exhibition HistoryGifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library