Lot 440
Reagan, Ronald. Autograph doodle of a cowboy drawn by President Reagan on one of his personal presidential cards embossed with his name and a Presidential Seal, 6x4 inches (White House, 1981-89). The doodle depicts a cowboy wearing a ten-gallon hat and a bandanna, with a cigarette hanging from his lips. The cowboy was one of President Reagan's favorite doodles; this one actually resembles the President. Doodles from President Reagan are rare and seldom circulated.
When President Reagan had a quiet few minutes between meetings, he would sometimes draw a doodle to clear his mind before the next meeting. There are very few doodles by President Reagan in circulation, and even fewer drawn on one of his personal presidential note cards. Staff often wondered if this was supposed to be a self portrait of how he wished to be remembered -- in his cowboy hat at his ranch near Santa Barbara where he always found relaxation and renewed energy.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
From a former presidential staff member, to whom the doodle was personally given by President Reagan.
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