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Commemorative 2013 NCAA Louisville Cardinals Basketball Championship Bat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative 2013 NCAA Louisville Cardinals Basketball Championship Bat
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative 2013 NCAA Louisville Cardinals Basketball Championship Bat

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08022013-5-1
Object Type Bat, Baseball
Manufacturer (Founded 1894)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, paint, plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 2 1/2 in x L 33 3/4 in (6.4 cm x 85.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionLouisville Slugger baseball bat commemorating the 2013 NCAA Louisville Cardinals Basketball Championship with a black painted handle and red painted barrel. The barrel has white painted engravings on one side with the Louisville Slugger logo, the NCAA championship logo, and President Barack Obama's signature. The other side of the barrel has white filled engravings denoting Louisville Cardinals championship years.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the White House by the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Champion Louisville Cardinals on July 23, 2013.
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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