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Mother Teresa Gonxhe Bojaxhi: A living Symbol of Love and Human Dignity
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mother Teresa Gonxhe Bojaxhi: A living Symbol of Love and Human Dignity
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mother Teresa Gonxhe Bojaxhi: A living Symbol of Love and Human Dignity

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.754434.1
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date ca. 2010
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 8 3/8 in x D 8 3/8 in (0.6 cm x 21.3 cm x 21.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a blue cover and an image of a hollow stone statue representing Mother Teresa.
Historical NoteReceived from Dr. Liri Berisha, President of the Mother Teresa Cultural Foundation and wife of the Prime Minister of Albania Sali Berisha in May 2010.
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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