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2009 Little League World Champion's Shadow Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 Little League World Champion's Shadow Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 Little League World Champion's Shadow Box

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.756746.1
Object Type Box, Shadow
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, plastic (acrylic, unknown), paper, ink, adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 11 in x W 13 7/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 35.2 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack shadow box containing a pinned photograph of the Warner Robins American Little League 2009 World Series Champions, a little league softball patch, and a little league championship pin. A thank you message and the little league pledge are adhered inside the box at the top and bottom left corner.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text of notes adhered to obverse: With sincere appreciation for you service and dedication to our country As a result of your leadership we have a safe and secure place to "Play Ball!" Warner Robins American Little League 2009 World Series Little League Pledge: I trust in God I love my country And I will respect its laws I will play fair and strive to win But win or lose I will always do my best.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 Little League Softball World Series Champions from Warner Robins, Georgia visiting the White House on July 27, 2010.
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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