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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Silver Menorah
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Silver Menorah

Artifact ID1988.00013.01a-b
Object Type Menorah
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Metal (silver)
Dimensions19 in. (48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA silver Hanukkah menorah, hanukiah, (a) with rounded branches with a wrapped design and small raised flowers on the candelabrum stem and base. The base also has raised open-circle designs in concentric circles and is dotted with flowers. The shamash holder (b) is detachable. It lacks a pitcher to suggest it is an oil candle menorah, but the candle holders are deep, so it is unclear whether it is a menorah that would use oil and wicks or candles.
Historical NoteThe menorah was given by the American Friends of Lubavitch in their annual meeting with President Reagan in the Oval Office, held on on December 15, 1987.
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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Related Exhibits
Exhibition HistoryWithin the Vault (1998), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Related LinksMonday Minute: Menorahs (Season 1)
Monday Minute: Menorahs (Season 6)
Monday Minute: Hanukkah 

Photograph: Receive Menorah from Friends of Lubavitch in the Oval Office 12/15/1987 c44356-06   c44357-02

Video: President Reagan receives Menorah from Friends of Lubavitch in Oval Office December 15, 1987