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2016 United States Paralympic Team Surfboard
2016 United States Paralympic Team Surfboard

2016 United States Paralympic Team Surfboard

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.123973
Object Type Surfboard
Manufacturer (Founded 1995)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, resin (epoxy), carbon, ink
DimensionsOverall H 72 in x W 19 in x D 1 1/2 in (182.9 cm x 48.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver, blue and red surfboard with a seal on the obverse containing the Paralympic logo and American flag. The border of the seal states "UNITED STATES PARALYMPIC TEAM." Members of the 2016 Paralympic team signed the front in black, blue, silver, and red permanent marker. The reverse is off-white with black pigment around the edges and the reverse at the bottom has three sets of two rectangular holes for inserting fins.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a White House reception for members of the 2016 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on September 29, 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
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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