Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Challenger Coffee Cup
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Challenger Coffee Cup

Artifact ID1986.30895.02
Object Type Mug, Coffee
Gifter
Date 1986
Medium Ceramic, Paint
Dimensions3 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 3 1/8 in. (9.5 × 10.8 × 7.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA white ceramic coffee mug with the mission logo for STS-51-L, an image of the Space Shuttle Challenger flying around the Earth and over the American flag. Surrounding the image are facsimile signatures of the crew members [Michael J. Smith, Judith A. Resnik, Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, Gregory B. Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe] and their last names printed: "MCNAIR ONIZUKA RESNIK SCOBEE SMITH MCAULIFFE & JARVIS" in black letters. The bottom of the mug is stamped "MADE IN ENGLAND" in raised letters,
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and 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 - 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)
Related Events