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G8 Summit Pen Pad Eco Writing Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
G8 Summit Pen Pad Eco Writing Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

G8 Summit Pen Pad Eco Writing Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.749258.8.a-b
Object Type Notepad
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink, plastic (cornstarch)
DimensionsOverall ((a) notepad) H 3/8 in x W 6 1/8 in x D 8 1/4 in (1 cm x 15.6 cm x 21 cm )
 Overall ((b) pen) L 5 5/8 in x Diam 3/8 in x W 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 1 cm x 14.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite Pen Pad Eco writing set with pen and notepad inscribed with "From La Maddalena to L'Aquila G8 Summit 2009." Notepad (.a) is white with a navy blue logo of the G8 summit and the pen (.b) is white with a navy blue G8 summit logo and the word "biodegradable." Pen can be stored inside the notebook
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G8 Summit hosted in L'Aquila, Italy.
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 66540607)
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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