Name/Title
Replica Walt Disney Congressional Medal presented to Robert Lippert, between 1968 and 1976Entry/Object ID
1991.2.16Description
Acc. No. 1991.2.16
Subject Category: Movies, Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: Between 1968 and 1976
Object: Plaque
Description: Milk glass plaque, with an embossed replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Walt Disney (featuring an image of Walt Disney in relief).
Text in gold-colored print states:
"THIS REPLICA OF THE WALT DISNEY COMMEMORATIVE GOLD MEDAL SPECIALLY AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO
ROBERT LIPPERT
FOR SUPPROT GIVEN THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS, AND FOR MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN MOTION PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT."
Undated.
Size: L 9" x W 7"
History of Object:
Robert Lippert was a movie producer and entrepreneur who grew up in Alameda and came back to live here his final years.
Acquired from: Robert L. Lippert (Jr.)
Date: April 9, 1991
