The Bhagavad Gita
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686408
Object Type
Text, Religious
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
1962
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 5 in x D 7 3/4 in (1 cm x 12.7 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPaperback book with cover containing a print of an artwork depicting a scene from the Bhagavad Gita, featuring people in traditional Hindu dress.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: [illegible] January 2008
Presented Mr
Barack Obama
&
Family on his
victory in USA Election
and becoming the
President on 20th
January 2009.
With every best
wishes for a successful
magical victory
against all odds.
From members Hindu UK Ltd,
Hindu Community
in India & Abroad
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 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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