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Howard University Honorary Doctorate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Howard University Honorary Doctorate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Howard University Honorary Doctorate

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.120591
Object Type Diploma
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 13 in x W 17 in (43.2 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionHonorary Doctorate of Science degree issued to President Barack Obama by Howard University. The text of the degree is written in Latin calligraphy script in black with gold and blue highlights. The Howard University seal is in the bottom center in gold.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama delivering the commencement speech at Howard University on May 7, 2016.
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
Credit LineThe 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.
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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