Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096379
Object Type
Text, Religious
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2007
Medium
paper, ink, metal, textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (2.9 cm x 7.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionSmall copy of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. The cover is red with silver decoratively engraved plates on the front and back cover. The text on the front cover is printed with gold ink. Historical NoteReceived in September 2014 from Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, during a working visit to the White House.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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