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A-tisket A-tasket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
A-tisket A-tasket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

A-tisket A-tasket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.110036
Object Type Music, Sheet
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 1938
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 12 1/4 in x W 9 1/4 in (23.5 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSheet music booklet for the song "A-tisket A-tasket" by Ella Fitzgerald and Al Feldman. Cover of the booklet is various shades of orange with a photograph of a man playing the drums and a cubist illustration of a person.
Historical NoteThis gift was presented at the "Celebration of American Creativity" event at the White House on October 15, 2015. The event commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the National Endowment of the Humanities. Correspondence from the gifter stated: "Just a little something to bring a smile to your face in honor of the work you do on behalf of all the children of the United States. In loving memory of Ella Fitzgerald and her first big hit 'A Tisket, A Tasket.'"
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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
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