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

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Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.116538
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium paper, ink, textile, leather, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 13 3/8 in x D 18 in (2.5 cm x 34 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge hardcover book that highlights 16 Gaelic poets published for 100 year commemoration of a "poets' rebellion" that started in 1916. Includes poems in Gaelic and the English translation with the signatures from the living poets and artists. Cover of the book is gray-blue canvas with a bright blue stripe of leather down the center containing the names of contributors in white. The title is to the far left center of the cover. The logo for the publishing company is in the top right corner of the cover.
Historical NoteReceived from Taoiseach Enda Kenny, the Prime Minister of Ireland, during his visit to the White House on March 14, 2016.
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 66540607)
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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