WNBA Official Game Ball
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07012013-2-3
Object Type
Basketball
Gifter
Indiana Fever
Manufacturer
Spalding
(Founded 1876)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2013
Medium
leather, rubber, ink
DimensionsOverall Diam 9 3/8 in (23.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA WNBA Official Game Ball signed by the entire 2013 Indiana Fever team. The basketball has alternating orange and beige sections with the WNBA and Spalding logos.Historical NoteThis item was given by the Indiana Fever to President Barack Obama during the ceremony at the White House on June 14, 2013, commemorating their 2012 WNBA championship win.
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
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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