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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
White Sox Baseball Family Tree
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

White Sox Baseball Family Tree

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687134
Object Type Print
Date 1991
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 32 in x W 25 in (63.5 cm x 81.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint depicting a "family tree" of White Sox Baseball. At the base of the tree are depictions of White Sox stadiums, city names, and Chicago landmarks. The trunk of the tree is black with text: AL WHITE SOX CHICAGO. Above the trunk, forming the area where the branches and leaves would be, are dates followed by the names of White Sox players, with size and font indicating the players' positions and significance, ending with the 1991 team at the top of the tree. Interspersed throughout the names are red and black graphics depicting Sox logos, baseball symbols, jerseys for significant players, and pennants representing championship victories.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature]
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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