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New York Black Yankees Poster
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
New York Black Yankees Poster
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

New York Black Yankees Poster

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.021296.1
Object Type Poster
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 13 in x W 20 in (50.8 cm x 33 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPoster with photograph depicting the Negro Baseball League team the New York Black Yankees. There are two rows of African American men wearing baseball uniforms, the front row kneeling and the back row standing. At the bottom is a superimposed white box with a black border and text: "Dick Lundy's New York Black Yankees." It is signed in the bottom right corner and next to the player third from the right by Clifford Layton.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on upper right of obverse, identifying a player: Clifford Layton Inscribed on lower right of obverse: To President Barack Obama from [Clifford Layton signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a meeting at the White House with former Negro League baseball players to honor their contributions to our nation’s history, civil rights, and professional baseball.
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 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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