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Beowulf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beowulf
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beowulf

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.688142.1
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 8 3/4 in (1.6 cm x 14 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWhite book with red spine. Has a green and red cardboard sleeve for storing the book.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: for President Barack Obama -There was no one else like him alive. In his day he was the mightiest man on earth, high-born and powerful. He announced his plan his ambition to do whilst he moved about like the leader he was, enlisting men, the best he could find. (pp.8-9) Fare forward; man most gracious and fair minded [Seamus Heaney signature] 17 March 2009 Inscribed on edition page: [Seamus Heaney signature]
Historical NoteReceived from Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen on March 17, 2009 during a working visit to the White House. One of 25 copies made, signed and translated by Seamus Heaney. #VII/XXV
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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