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Key to the City of Schenectady Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Key to the City of Schenectady Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Key to the City of Schenectady Plaque

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02182011-83-1
Object Type Plaque
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, foam, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 13 3/4 in x W 10 5/8 in x D 2 in (34.9 cm x 27 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionKey to the city of Schenectady on a wooden plaque shaped like a scroll with gold colored key that is engraved with the City of Schenectady seal on top and paragraph commemorating the President's visit engraved in the wood in gold.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: Mayor Brian U. Stratton hereby presents the Key to the City of Schenectady with honor and distinction to President Barack Obama In recognition of the President's Historic Visit to the City of Schenectady and General Electric, and of his enduring commitment to building a stronger America and New York State with Green Jobs, Renewable Energy and a Sustainable, Clean Environment. Presented this 21st Day of January, 2011 [signature of mayor] Brian U. Stratton, Mayor
Trophy shop decal on reverse.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to the birthplace of General Electric in Schenectady, New York on January 21, 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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