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My Side of the Bars
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
My Side of the Bars
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

My Side of the Bars

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685192
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 6 1/8 in x D 9 1/8 in (1.3 cm x 15.6 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a cover that is a black and white photograph depicting a jail cell.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: Dear President Obama, I am proud and honored that you are our president. I think your lovely wife, Michelle, is going to be an awesome First Lady. I wanted to thank you & and your family for willingly dedicating so much in service of this great country. I agree with your motto "We Can Do." You have my total support. I certainly have no problem with the hard work that will be required of every American to restore our Great Nation. In addition to my support, I wanted to give you a Thank You gift. The only thing I have to give is a copy of my book. I hope one day you will find time to read it. I hope if you do read it, that you enjoy it. God Bless You, Your Family & The United States of America, Cleo Dunnit
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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)
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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