Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Globe Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Globe Paperweight

Artifact IDMO 1944.136.11
Object Type Paperweight
Maker
Dateca. 1944
Mediumivory, wood (camwood), metal
Dimensionsoverall H 5 1/4 in x W 4 1/4 in (13.3 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA paperweight in the form of a small ivory globe and round base mounted on a round, camwood base. Outlined and identified drawings of the United States of America ("U. S.") and Liberia are etched in black ink on the surface of the globe.
Historical NotePresident William V. Tubman of the Republic of Liberia sent this ivory paperweight to FDR in February 1944 “as a little memento of Liberian material and manufacture which I trust will serve to keep Liberia fresh in your mind.” In January 1943, Roosevelt had visited Liberia to review U.S. troops serving at a military base near Monrovia. The base was established during the war to refuel and maintain American military aircraft in the region.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions
Not on view
Related Links