The Viking Discovery of America
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.719127.3
Object Type
Book
Gifter
King Harald V
Gifter
Queen Sonja
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
1991
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/2 in x W 9 7/8 in x D 12 1/8 in (3.8 cm x 25.1 cm x 30.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with light brown cover that has a debossed artistic depiction of the prow of a Viking ship in gold.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's December 2009 trip to Norway for his acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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