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Glow Over Main Street, Newtown, CT
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Glow Over Main Street, Newtown, CT
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Glow Over Main Street, Newtown, CT

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.114698
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist/ Maker (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2016
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 16 in x W 20 in (50.8 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionMatted print on photo paper that depicts Edmond Town Hall, a chapel, and other buildings in Newtown, Connecticut along Main Street at night. There are twenty-six stars in the sky shining down on the town to represent the twenty-six victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012. The town is depicted in the winter with holiday decorations on the buildings and a flagpole with an American flag in the foreground. The mat is signed by many community members in different shades of ink.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed below print: Glow Over Main Street, Newtown, CT [artist's signature] 2/100 Inscribed throughout mat board: [various signatures] Reverse inscription: January 2016; Dear President Obama, Thank you for keeping your promise to Newtown and doing all you can to attempt to reduce gun violence in our nation. We truly appreciate your compassion, love and support. With much love, Po Murray Newtown Action Alliance the Newtown Foundation
Historical NoteThe original painting by Connecticut artist Paul Siegel was commissioned by the Newtown Action Alliance, and prints were sold to benefit the organization.
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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