Genocide Convention signing ceremony photograph

Identifier
irn7367
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1993.20.1.1
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

overall: Height: 6.610 inches (16.789 cm) | Width: 11.380 inches (28.905 cm)

Archival History

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Sandy Elster

Donated to the USHMM in 1993 by Sandy Elster.

Scope and Content

Color photograph of President Ronald Reagan (seated) surrounded by standing group at the signing into law of the Genocide Convention; Chicago, Illinois; October 4, 1988. The donor, Mr. Elster, was present at the conference, and stands in the photograph behind Ronald Reagan to his right.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Color photograph (matted and framed) of President Ronald Reagan (seated) surrounded by standing group at the signing into law of the Genocide Convention; Chicago, Illinois; October 4, 1988 (inscribed on mat). The donor, Mr. Elster, was present at the conference, and stands in the photograph behind Ronald Reagan to his right.

Genre

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.