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Animal Spirits
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Animal Spirits
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Animal Spirits

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.690221.1
Object Type Book
Author (American, 1940)
Gifter
Author (American, 1946)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 7/8 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 3/8 in (2.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book. Cover is white with illustrations depicting small hairy monsters climbing on a jagged line.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: March 2009 To Barack, for a narrative for us all - a story for us all - to build the conscience necessary to underpin global economic recovery [Kevin Rudd signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, in March 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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