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Booker T. Washington High School Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Booker T. Washington High School Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Booker T. Washington High School Letterman Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06272011-107-1
Object Type Jacket
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (wool, nylon, polyester), elastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 29 1/2 in x W 67 in (170.2 cm x 74.9 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Large)
Physical DescriptionGreen wool letterman's jacket with white and tan elastic trim at the cuffs, waist, and neckline. There is a raised tan "W" logo on the left chest with a white outline. On the right chest, "President Barack Obama; Booker T. Washington" is embroidered in white. The jacket closes with tan snaps at the center.
Historical NotePresident Barack Obama delivered the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee on May 16, 2011. This jacket was gifted by the school's principal.
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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