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Certificate of Honorary Membership in The Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation for African Americans in Law Enforcement
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Certificate of Honorary Membership in The Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation for African Americans in Law Enforcement
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Certificate of Honorary Membership in The Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation for African Americans in Law Enforcement

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125985
Object Type Certificate, Membership
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 8 1/2 in x W 11 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCertificate of Honorary Membership for President Barack Obama in The Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation for African Americans in Law Enforcement with the Los Angeles Police Department. The certificate is printed on white paper with a green decorative border. In the upper portion of the certificate is the logo for the foundation. It is signed by the Foundation President Kevin Smith and 1st Vice President Jerome Calhoun. Presented in a black paper portfolio with gold embellishments.
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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