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Cooperstown Hawkeyes Football Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cooperstown Hawkeyes Football Jersey
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cooperstown Hawkeyes Football Jersey

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.071972
Object Type Jersey, Football
Brand (Founded 1996)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (nylon, elastane), ink
DimensionsManufacturer's Size (Large)
 Overall W 25 3/16 in x L 37 1/4 in (64 cm x 94.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionBright orange Cooperstown Central School Hawkeyes jersey with "Cooperstown 30" on the front. Under Armor logo at the top left, white stripes under each shoulder. Under Armor authentic patch with the size in the lower left. On the back is Obama and the number 30. On both sleeves is the school logo, Cooperstown Central School Hawkeyes.
Historical NoteThis item was received during the Tribal Nations Conference in November 2013. The gifter was an Oneida Indian Nation Representative and gave the jersey to President Barack Obama as a gift of thanks for speaking out against the use of the moniker "redskins" for sports teams.

In April of 2013, Cooperstown Central School in New York changed their mascot from the "Redskins" to the Hawkeyes. In recognition of the change, the Oneida Indian Nation offered a donation to help offset the cost new uniforms.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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