Sony DVD Player
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.724704.6.a-d
Object Type
Computer, Handheld
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Manufacturer
Sony Group Corporation
(Founded 1946)
Medium
plastic, metal, ink, rubber, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a DVD player) H 1 7/8 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 8 7/8 in (4.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 22.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b Remote) H 1/2 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (1.3 cm x 12.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (.b Remote) H 1/2 in x W 4 7/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (1.3 cm x 12.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSony portable DVD player (.a) with a remote (.b), a cord with block (.c), and a power cord (.d). The DVD player is black with silver and gray accents and has a high resolution LCD display and 8" widescreen. The DVD drive opens with a button. There are buttons below the screen for playback, volume, and navigation. The remote is black with gray and black buttons and a green power button. There is velcro attached to the bottom of the DVD player so it can fit inside its presentation box.
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 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 DetailsNational 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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