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The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Letterman Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03092011-1-2
Object Type Jacket
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (wool, nylon, polyester), leather, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 29 3/4 in x W 66 in (167.6 cm x 75.6 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size XL
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack letterman jacket with wool body and leather sleeves. Embroidered in white over the left breast is "The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program." Embroidered in white on the reverse is the same organization name in a larger size. Black snap front buttons go down the front center of the jacket.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2011 White House Super Bowl Party, which the gifter was invited to due to his charitable work in promoting the health of Black men through the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program.
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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Related Links
An article from NBC Los Angeles spotlighting the gifter’s outreach program and visit to the White House: "Inglewood Doc Attends President's Super Bowl Party"