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Recognition of the Tosanoides Obama Fish Species
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Recognition of the Tosanoides Obama Fish Species
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Recognition of the Tosanoides Obama Fish Species

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.123319
Object Type Print, Photographic
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2016
Medium ink, plastic, adhesive, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 in x W 12 in x D 1/8 in (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhotographic print mounted to a display board that depicts two photographs of the fish species named after President Obama, Tosanoides obama or Obama's basslet. The pink and yellow fish are depicted against a black background with yellow text printed in between. The back of display contains white descriptive text.
Historical NoteReceived during a trip to the Midway Atoll on September 1, 2016. The print depicts the holotype and paratype of the fish species discovered.
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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