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Signed Spalding Basketball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Signed Spalding Basketball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Signed Spalding Basketball

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.752582.4
Object Type Basketball
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, rubber, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 9 3/8 in (23.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionOrange Spalding brand basketball signed throughout by the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Men's Basketball team. Embossed on one section of the basketball is a star and information about the 2010 Southwestern Athletic Conference Basketball tournament.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama delivering the commencement address at the 2010 University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Graduation Ceremony on May 8, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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