16.01.2013 Views

Guide to the California Institute of the Arts Archive 1914-1989 - CalArts

Guide to the California Institute of the Arts Archive 1914-1989 - CalArts

Guide to the California Institute of the Arts Archive 1914-1989 - CalArts

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>California</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Collection 40<br />

Folder Title Box: Folder<br />

Brochure, undated 12:1<br />

Concept and Objectives Statement, undated 12:2<br />

Invitation for Membership, undated 12:3<br />

License Agreement, 1968-1969 12:4<br />

Solicitation Documents, 1968-1971 and undated 12:5-6<br />

“Walt Disney Associates Grove” Brochure, undated 12:7<br />

Subseries 6.9. Walt Disney Commemorative Medal, 1966-1975, 1.0 cubic foot<br />

Subseries Scope and Content Note<br />

This subseries contains a brochure concerning <strong>the</strong> Walt Disney commemorative medal,<br />

publicity about <strong>the</strong> medal, a joint resolution from Congress authorizing its creation, as well<br />

as several <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> commemorative medals. The 90 th Congress <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States, by joint<br />

resolution on May 24, 1968, authorized <strong>the</strong> striking <strong>of</strong> a single gold medallion. President<br />

Richard M. Nixon presented <strong>the</strong> medal <strong>to</strong> Mrs. Walter E. Disney at a special ceremony in<br />

<strong>the</strong> State Dining Room at <strong>the</strong> White House. Congress simultaneously authorized <strong>the</strong> U.S.<br />

Mint <strong>to</strong> issue a limited number <strong>of</strong> bronze replicas designated for <strong>the</strong> specific purpose <strong>of</strong><br />

providing financial support for Cal <strong>Arts</strong>. The bronze medal was given as a <strong>to</strong>ken <strong>of</strong><br />

appreciation <strong>to</strong> each contribu<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> $100 or more <strong>to</strong> Cal <strong>Arts</strong>. The three-inch, eight-ounce<br />

bronze medallion bears a portrait <strong>of</strong> Walt Disney on <strong>the</strong> obverse <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> medal, designed and<br />

sculpted by Blaine Gibson. The reverse, bearing <strong>the</strong> likeness <strong>of</strong> famous Disney car<strong>to</strong>on<br />

characters, was designed by Bob Moore and executed by Joe Kaba. All are Disney artists.<br />

Files are arranged alphabetically by title within <strong>the</strong> series and chronologically within each<br />

folder.<br />

Folder Title Box: Folder<br />

Brochure, [1969] 12:8<br />

Commemorative Medals, [1966] Box 13-14<br />

Employee Contributions, 1969-1971 and undated 12:9<br />

Publicity, 1969 and undated 12:10<br />

Resolution, 1968-1975 12:11

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!