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2009 Women's National Champions Basketball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2009 Women's National Champions Basketball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2009 Women's National Champions Basketball

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692301.2
Object Type Basketball
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1887)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium leather, plastic, rubber
DimensionsOverall H 9 in x Diam 9 in (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionUniversity of Connecticut (UConn) 2009 Women's National Champions Rawlings basketball. The basketball has alternating white and orange sections with the National Champions logo on the front and Rawlings label on the back. It is autographed in gold by the entire women's basketball team.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House to honor the 2009 NCAA Women's Basketball Champion UConn Huskies on April 27, 2009.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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