Judy Johnson Baseball Card and Signed Baseball
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.021297
Object Type
Baseball
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Manufacturer
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc
(Founded 1887)
Medium
leather, cork, ink, paper, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 1/4 in x W 7 3/8 in x D 3 in (10.8 cm x 18.7 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionTwo pieces of memorabilia, a signed baseball and a trading card, for professional baseball player Judy Johnson who played in the Negro Leagues. The ball and card are mounted side by side in an angled acrylic stand.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on baseball: [Judy Johnson signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House to meet with former Negro League Baseball players on August 5, 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 DetailsNational 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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