Sculpture of Two Men
Artifact ID1984.02137.01
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
Cincinnati Straight, Inc.
Maker
Sharon Kerschenheiter
(American artist, born 1946)
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (bronze)
Dimensions12 in. (30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA bronze sculpture of a young man being consoled by another man is mounted on a black base. The base has a metal plaque engraved “To Nancy Reagan, For Your Commitment And Dedication To Saving The Young People Of Our Nation, Straight Inc., Cincinnati.” The sculpture was created by S. ED Kerschenheiter.Historical NoteFirst Lady Nancy Reagan visited several Midwestern states on September 17, 1984, including Ohio. She visited Straight Inc., a drug treatment program for teenagers and young adults, in Cincinnati. She was presented there with this sculpture.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Nancy 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 - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Sharon Kerschenheiter
Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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)
Related LinksPhotograph: Visit to Straight Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio 09/17/1984 c24346-01