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American Constitutional Law
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American Constitutional Law

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.09152011-30-1
Object Type Textbook
Date 1988
Medium leather, paper, ink, pencil (graphite), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 7/8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 10 3/4 in (7.3 cm x 19.1 cm x 27.3 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA second edition copy of American Constitutional Law textbook with a personalized brown leather cover.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse:: B.O. 08.04.11 Inscribed on reverse: RENAISSANCE ART SANTA FE Inscribed in upper right of inner front cover: Barack Obama Inscribed throughout book: [annotations]
Historical NoteThis book was President Barack Obama's textbook at Harvard Law School that was in the possession of Cassandra Butts. Ms. Butts had a special leather cover made with an inscription for the outside of the book and gifted it to President Obama for his 50th birthday on August 4, 2011.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
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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