Skip to main content
Map of North America, circa 1851
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Map of North America, circa 1851
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Map of North America, circa 1851

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01202012-38-1
Object Type Map
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, wood, adhesive, metal, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 23 3/8 in x W 18 1/4 in x D 1 in (59.4 cm x 46.4 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionMap of North America circa 1851 with color-coded territorial outlines of the United States, British Territories, Russian Territories, and Mexico. States and regions are labeled. Towards the left of the map is the continental divide highlighted in green. Surrounding the map are illustrations depicting wildlife native to North America and peoples of the continent. The map is matted and held in a gold painted frame.


Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of APEC 2011 in Honolulu Hawaii.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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.
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
    Not on view
    Related Links