Belt Buckle - Klamath County Centennial
Artifact ID1983.00591.01a-b
Object Type
Buckle, Belt
Gifter
Eva Cook
Maker
Siskiyou Leather and Buckle Co.
(Medford, OR)
Maker
Steve & Lawreen Brow
(Gold Hill, OR)
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (pewter), Wood, Fabric (velvet)
Dimensions5 × 7 1/2 × 2 in. (12.7 × 19.1 × 5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA framed (.01b) belt buckle (.01a) depicting the image of an American Indian rowing a canoe over the number 100 with the text "KLAMATH COUNTY, 1882-1982 CENTENNIAL." The back of the buckle has text stating, "(c) 1982 Siskiyou Leather and Buckle Co. Inc WILLIAMS OREGON, A hundred years ago, Klamath County began to settle into cattle agriculture and timber industries. Roads and trade systems of the economic sections were built on many of the Indian trails developed for intertribal trade. In many cases towns developed at the sites of original tribal villages. The Klamath Indian culture began to feel the changes in adapting to a reservation system. The towns, trade networks, and the raw resources of 100 years ago are still prevalent and are the major influences on Klamath County today. No. 1388/2500 1982 Limited Edition." The frame for the belt buckle display is made out of wood and filled with a navy blue fabric. Stamped on the back of the frame is "STEVE & LAWREEN BROW 201 EAST CROSSWAR DR. GOLD HILL, OREGON 97525 PH. 1-855-1385."Historical NoteThe buckle was given in advance of President Ronald Reagan's trip to Klamath Falls, OR for remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Representatives of the Western Forest Products Coalition on June 6, 1983.
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.
In Collection(s)