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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Key to the City of Selma, Alabama
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Key to the City of Selma, Alabama

Artifact ID1984.01912.01
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Gifter
Date late 20th Century
Medium Metal (brass)
Dimensions7 in. (17.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA brass skeleton key to the City of Selma, AL, with engraved text stating, "SELMA, ALABAMA" on the front and "JOE T. SMITHERMAN, MAYOR" on verso.
Historical NoteIt was given before President Reagan's trip to Huntsville, AL and Decatur, GA for the Spirit of America Festival and GOP reception July 4-5, 1984.
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 StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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