Title"A President is Born" Envelope
Inventory Number2004.093
Full CollectionRonald Reagan Collection
Object Description
This envelope shows a black and white sketch of a Norman Ramsey depiction of the day Ronald Reagan was born. The sketch shows downtown Tampico, Illinois and two men talking. One is riding in a horse and buggy, while the other stands on the sidewalk. The latter says to the former: "What's New Arnie?" to which the other man says "Not much... Jack and Nellie Reagan just had a baby boy... Nothin' important ever happens here in Tampico!" The sketch also reads:
"With apologies to
John T. McCutcheon
A President in born... Feb. 6, 1911 [In banner]"
In the top right hand corner is a white stamp of the American flag which reads:
"The Land of the Free. The Home of the Brave.
USA 15 cents"
Object DateFebruary 6, 1981
Object StatusCurrent
Object TypeEnvelopes
Country OriginUnited States
Credit LineDonor Unknown
Full LocationEureka College Archives - Stack 2 - Section 2 - Shelf 6
SubjectEnvelope
Inventory Contact NameBouslog, Katelynn - Ronald Reagan Museum - Eureka College
Imperial DimsEnvelope dimensions: 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.