Pocatello, Idaho UN Chapter Commemorative Trophy
Artifact IDMO 1955.85
Object Type
Trophy
Maker
Unknown
Date1954
Mediumwood, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 9 1/2 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 3 7/8 in (24.1 cm x 17.1 cm x 9.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA commemorative trophy issued to Eleanor Roosevelt. The trophy consists of a wedge-shaped wooden piece mounted to a wood base. An engraved inscription on the brass-colored plaque screwed into the wedge reads: PRESENTED TO / MRS ELEANOR ROOSEVELT / BY THE LOCAL CHAPTER / OF THE UNITED NATIONS / ON THE OCCASION OF / HER VISIT TO / POCATELLO IDAHO / SEPT •• 30 •• 1954 / COURTESY OF PATSY / LUNDQUIST. A gold-colored star and eagle adorn the wedge.
Mounted to the base are two gold-colored figures: a male holding up a wreath and a female, atop a globe, holding up a plaque.
Historical NoteIn 1954, Eleanor Roosevelt traveled to the Northwest on behalf of the American Association for the United Nations in the hope of getting better organization in the states of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Mrs. Roosevelt received this commemorative trophy at an event in Pocatello, Idaho on September 30, 1954. She mentions the day's events in her October 4, 1954 "My Day" column.Mounted to the base are two gold-colored figures: a male holding up a wreath and a female, atop a globe, holding up a plaque.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1955.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor 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)
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