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Maine Red Claws Basketball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Maine Red Claws Basketball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Maine Red Claws Basketball

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.102243
Object Type Basketball
Manufacturer (Founded 1876)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium rubber, ink, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 9 1/4 in (23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed and black basketball with gray rubber separating the sections. On the front of the basketball there is the logo for the Maine Red Claws, an illustration of a lobster with basketballs at the ends of the antennas and the team name framed between the claws. The team name is also printed behind the logo with polka-dots. Printed on the reverse black panels is the team name also with red polka-dots.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama speaking at a campaign event for Maine Democrats in Portland, Maine on October 30, 2014.
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 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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