Memorabilia - Gerald Ford

Archive

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St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

Memorabilia - Gerald Ford

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.207AC

Scope and Content

A collection of the letter, White House envelope and First Day Cover sent to Miss Wilma Hurst from the office of Gerald Ford.All the items are gathered together and affixed to black construction paper with white corner picture tabs. They are then inside a clear 3-holed protector

Context

A. The large envelope that would have contained the items is postmarked WASHINGTON DC SP Nov 27 1974. It is From THE WHITE HOUSE Washington, D. C. It contains a 20¢ stamp with a picture of George C. Marshall - Statesman. Printed below the address is FIRST CLASS DO NOT BEND. B. The typed letter is on White House letterhead and is dated November 26, 1974. It is signed by Frank R. Pagnotta and reads: Dear Miss Hurst: I am most pleased on President Ford's behalf to enclose the autographed First Day Cover commemorating his Inauguration. The President appreciates having your support and extends his very best wishes to you. Sincerely, Enclosure C. The FIRST DAY ISSUE envelope is postmarked PHILADELPHIA DEC 5 1973. Inside is a piece of cardboard for stability It contains an embossed green U.S. Postage 10¢ stamp with the Liberty Bell in the center. It is autographed by "Gerald R. Ford"

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Envelope

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Stamp, Postage

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Document

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Stamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

6½" X 9¾"

Dimension Notes

6¼" X 9¼"

Dimension Notes

3½" X 6½"

Parts

Letter and Envelope