Personalized Wooden Presentation Box
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.724704.4
Object Type
Box, Presentation
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
wood, metal, adhesive, ink, stain, plastic (vinyl, unknown)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 1/4 in x W 16 1/4 in x D 13 1/4 in (10.8 cm x 41.3 cm x 33.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionLight tan wooden presentation box with inscribed message for First Lady Michelle Obama on the top and inset compass. Inside the lid is a printed compass graphic outlining the organization's mission. There is a brass rotating compass built into the box between two plaques, next to a shallow compartment.Historical NotePresented by Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group during a visit to Washington, DC in 2010 to advocate for programs that support veterans. The organization gifted books, a CD, and wooden boxes created by employees and participants in the organization’s Peer Navigator program, which pairs veteran mentors with military veterans who need support through the transition to civilian life. The organization wanted to thank the President and First Lady for their focus on veterans and military families as well as their leadership on healthcare reform.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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