The People Could Fly
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.684934
Object Type
Book
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Author
Virginia Hamilton
(American, 1936 - 2002)
Date
2007
Medium
paper, ink, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 1/4 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 1/2 in (31.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA hardback book with the cover depicting light orange clouds with a group of people flying through them in the center. Beneath the group and at the bottom of the front cover is a small landscape. There is an accompanying CD inside the book.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on the end page: To Michelle, Barack, Malia & Sasha, / Congratulations on your new / home at the White House / We thought this would make a/ nice addition to the library there / The Loft Family, Spokane, WA. / [signatures of gifters] / Happy New Year and Happy New / Age in America!! / 2008-09
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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