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Black Chronicle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black Chronicle
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black Chronicle

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119650
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1999
Medium paper, ink, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 10 3/4 in x D 16 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 27.3 cm x 41 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBook of reproduced historical newspaper articles chronicling Black history from 1778 - 1956. Compiled from more than two dozen newspapers to appear as though all were published in the "Black Chronicle." Cover is white with black photos and illustrations of significant historical African American leaders.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on first page: 5/28/16 To: President Obama and Family, The Learning Tree STEM Arts School Present you with this historical newspaper that we use in our history class. Nicole Bailey, Staff, Students
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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