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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rutgers University Honorary Degree Diploma
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rutgers University Honorary Degree Diploma

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119341
Object Type Diploma
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, textile, plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 11 in x W 14 in (35.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Honorary Degree diploma in black cover with the gold seal in the center. The interior depicts a building on the interior cover. The diploma is held in on the other side of the interior and covered in a plastic film.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Obama delivering the commencement address at Rutgers University on May 16, 2016. The event marked the University's 250th anniversary.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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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