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UAW Local 22 Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
UAW Local 22 Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

UAW Local 22 Letterman Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.758646
Object Type Jacket
Manufacturer (Founded 1950)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (wool, nylon, polyester), leather, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 29 1/2 in x W 64 in (162.6 cm x 74.9 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size XL Tall
Physical DescriptionBlack letterman jacket with wool body and leather sleeves. Embroidered in yellow over the right breast is "President Barack Obama". Embroidered in yellow over the left breast is "Detroit-Hamtramck Home of the Chevy Volt". Reverse of jacket is embroidered in yellow with "Local 22" and the United Auto Workers Logo. Jacket is a Reed Sportswear brand.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to General Motors where gifter worked. Gifter was the president of UAW (United Auto Workers) 22 labor union.
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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