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The One Bad Thing About Father
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The One Bad Thing About Father

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685211
Object Type Book
Date 1970
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 8 3/4 in (1.3 cm x 15.9 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with a cover containing an illustration depicting two boys in sailor outfits standing on either side of a portrait of a man with a mustache wearing a top hat. In the background of the center portrait is an American flag.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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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