The Golden Apple: Changing the Structure of Civilization
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685869
Object Type
Book
Author
Edgar J. Ridley
Gifter
Edgar J. Ridley
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2008
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/2 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 3/4 in (21.6 cm x 14 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionA paperback with a yellow cover. In the center of the cover is an oval with an image depicting two people from an ancient civilization. One of the two people is holding an apple and the other is holding a jug. In between the two people is a tree.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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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