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Island Child: The Childhood of Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Island Child: The Childhood of Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Island Child: The Childhood of Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06042013-2-1
Object Type Book
Author (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2010
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (0.3 cm x 19.1 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA paperback book with a cover of a drawing depicting a beach scene with palm trees and a little boy looking at the ocean.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on inner front cover: Dear President Obama- I hope you enjoy this book written by a dear friend. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Livia Vanaver (Cousin of Mark Stanley) The Vanaver Caran Inscribed on title page: Loralee Cooley Feb. 7, 2013 Cordell, OK
InscribedInscribed on inner front cover: Dear President Obama-
I hope you enjoy this
book written by a dear friend.
If you have any questions, feel
free to contact us.
Livia Vanaver (Cousin of Mark Stanley)
The Vanaver Caran

Inscribed on title page: Loralee
Cooley
Feb. 7, 2013
Cordell, OK
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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