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Nelson Mandela during the Treason Trial. Pretoria, 1958
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Nelson Mandela during the Treason Trial. Pretoria, 1958
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Nelson Mandela during the Treason Trial. Pretoria, 1958

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.080398
Object Type Print, Photographic
Gifter
Artist/ Maker (1931 - 2020)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 23 3/8 in x W 16 1/2 in (41.9 cm x 59.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photographic print of Nelson Mandela as a young man smiling, wearing a suit, and walking away from a court building. A man next to him wears a hat and smokes a cigarette. A crowd of people are in the background.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse, below image: Nelson Mandela during the Treason Trial. Pretoria 1958 L.E. 7/100 [artist's signature] Stamped on reverse: Copyright [copyright symbol] Jurgen Schadeberg Inscribed on reverse: Nelson Mandela during the Treason Trial, Pretoria 1958 [artist's signature] Giclee print on Baryta FB350 fine art paper 2013 L.E. 7/100
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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