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The Best Philippine Short Stories of the Twentieth Century
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Best Philippine Short Stories of the Twentieth Century
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Best Philippine Short Stories of the Twentieth Century

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.112206
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2000
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 5/8 in x W 6 in x D 9 1/4 in (4.1 cm x 15.2 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPaperback book anthology of fictional Philippine short stories with a cover divided in half, the top is brown and the bottom has an orange toned textured appearance with brown script.
Historical NoteReceived from Captain Vincent Sibala of the Philippine Navy, who gave President Barack Obama a tour of the vessel BRP Gregorio Del Pilar on November 17, 2015.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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
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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