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Slavery
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Slavery
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Slavery

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02132013-45-2
Object Type Drawing
Artist/ Maker (American)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2010
Medium paper, pencil (graphite)
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 23 1/2 in x W 18 in (45.7 cm x 59.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing of a man at the center rooted into the ground with branches above him. The faces of his ancestors are ghosted into the background next to him. There is a chain-link rectangular border around the main image. The bottom center link contains a drawing of a man kneeling and praying with the text "Am I Not A Man And A Brother" written above him.

Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to 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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