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Signed Kevin Harvick Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Signed Kevin Harvick Helmet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Signed Kevin Harvick Helmet

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.104529
Object Type Helmet, Crash
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, textile, leather, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall (with circumference) H 10 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 14 1/2 in x Diam 37 in (26.7 cm x 24.1 cm x 36.8 cm x 94 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and red NASCAR racing helmet with Jimmy John's logo decals throughout the surface of the helmet. Autographed by Kevin Harvick with a silver marker on the front screen of the helmet along with the phrase "To President Obama". In the interior, there is a small metal bar rod that streches across the interior obverse side of the helmet that is non-removable and used to mount the helmet.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House to honor 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick and his Stewart-Haas Racing team members on April 21, 2015.
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 Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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