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2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Signed Ball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Signed Ball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Signed Ball

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.109077
Object Type Basketball
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium leather, rubber, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 29 1/2 in (74.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionCommemorative basketball marking the 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship of the Duke Blue Devils. The front of the basketball has two white panels with printed information in blue about the winning game and signatures from team members in black ink. Two of the orange panels of the basketball have the Nike swoosh. The center orange panel has the Elite Championship Logo.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a reception at the White House on September 8, 2015, to honor the 2015 NCAA Mens Basketball Champion Duke Blue Devils.
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. 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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