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Cathay Williams
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cathay Williams
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cathay Williams

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03102012-23-1
Object Type Print, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2011
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, wood, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 37 1/4 in x W 31 3/4 in x D 2 in (94.6 cm x 80.6 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionArt print of an illustrated depiction of Union soldier Cathay Williams in uniform at an army camp. To the right of the illustration is a newspaper clipping from the St. Louis Times with the story of Williams. At the bottom of the print below the newspaper is an illustration of a fire. Print is held in a wooden frame and surrounded by blue matting board. In the bottom center of the matt board is a paper containing the title and information of the painting.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed in lower right of obverse: 6/1500 Text of plaque: "Cathay Williams" (September 1844 - 1892) First African American Female Buffalo Soldier
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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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