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2012 BCS National Championship Game Football
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2012 BCS National Championship Game Football
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2012 BCS National Championship Game Football

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06052012-25-1
Object Type Football
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, textile, paint, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 7/8 in x W 11 in x D 6 5/8 in (17.4 cm x 27.9 cm x 16.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionNike brown leather 2012 BCS National Championship game football with a hand-painted white panel with the details of the game played by Louisiana State University and University of Alabama.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House on April 19, 2012 in honor of the University of Alabama football team, winners of the 2011-2012 BCS National Championship.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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