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The Beauty of Korean Food, With 100 Best-Loved Recipes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Beauty of Korean Food, With 100 Best-Loved Recipes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Beauty of Korean Food, With 100 Best-Loved Recipes

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.720067.5
Object Type Cookbook
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 7 3/8 in x D 10 in (1.9 cm x 18.7 cm x 25.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionPaperback book with white cover, purple text, and a photograph of a serving bowl filled with small portions of a variety of Korean food.
Editor: Institute of Traditional Korean Food. Translators: Kiyung Ham and Richard Harris
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's 2009 visit to South Korea.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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
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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