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Berlin: Portrait of a City
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Berlin: Portrait of a City
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Berlin: Portrait of a City

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.691166
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author (German, 1948)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/4 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 13 3/4 in (5.7 cm x 26 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover coffee table book with cover depicting a street scene in Berlin. A man is standing near with a briefcase in his hand. To the left are people standing under an awning. In the background is the Berlin Wall.
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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