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From Basel: To Those Who Bring Books and Children Together
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
From Basel: To Those Who Bring Books and Children Together
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

From Basel: To Those Who Bring Books and Children Together

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.092051
Object Type Book
Author (Japanese, 1934)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2003
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 9 in (1.3 cm x 14.6 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book written by her Majesty, Empress Michiko of Japan. Cover is cream toned with a copy of a watercolor depiction of a tree with white bark and yellow and orange leaves. Book is in both English and Japanese.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to Japan in April 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle, Malia, and Sasha 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
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