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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
A Carnegie Anthology
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

A Carnegie Anthology

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.713962.2
Object Type Anthology
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Author (Scottish-American, 1835 - 1919)
Gifter
Gifter
Date 1915
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/4 in x W 6 5/8 in x D 9 5/8 in (3.2 cm x 16.8 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA green hardcover book with the title embossed in gold on the spine. The top and bottom edges of pages are gilded gold.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: To Barack, / As the G20 gathers / in Pittsburgh, I hope / you might enjoy a / first edition (1915) copy / of Andrew Carnegie's / sayings. He came to / America from my home / county and sought / stronger US-UK / relations all his life. / My best wishes, / [gifter’s signature] / Sept. 2009.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the G20 summit hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in September 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
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