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1Goal Promotional Lunchbox
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
1Goal Promotional Lunchbox
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

1Goal Promotional Lunchbox

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.754842.1.a-k
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, plastic, pigment, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D ((.a) Lunchbox) H 3 7/8 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 7 3/8 in (9.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 18.7 cm )
Overall - 3D ((.b) Large Notepad) H 1/4 in x W 6 in x D 6 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 15.2 cm x 15.6 cm )
Overall - 3D ((.c-e) Small Notepads) H 1/4 in x W 3 5/8 in x D 5 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 9.2 cm x 14.3 cm )
Overall - 3D ((.f) Flip Chart Book) H 1 1/8 in x W 3 in x D 5 3/4 in (2.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 14.6 cm )
Overall - 3D ((.g) Pencil) Diam 3/8 in x L 7 1/4 in (1 cm x 18.4 cm )
Overall - 3D ((.h-j) Triangular Game Pieces) W 1 5/8 in x D 3 1/4 in (4.1 cm x 8.3 cm )
Overall - 3D ((.k) Pin) H 3/8 in x Diam 1 1/4 in (1 cm x 3.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionGreen metal lunchbox containing various promotional items such as a large notepad, three smaller notepads, flip chart, pencil, three triangular game pieces, and a pin. The lunchbox has various inspirational messages in white printed across the object. The large notepad has a tan cover and says "To do list" in white. The flip chart is green and says, "This is What I'm Doing About It" in white on the cover. The three triangular pieces are orange, blue and yellow. The pin is green and says, "Ask me 72 million." The pencil is white with, "www.join1goal.com" in black. The three small notepads have tan covers with inspirational messages in white.
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
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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