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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
My Journey into the Wilds of Chicago: A Celebration of Chicagoland's Startling Natural Wonders
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

My Journey into the Wilds of Chicago: A Celebration of Chicagoland's Startling Natural Wonders

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125988
Object Type Book
Date 2015
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 3/8 in x W 12 3/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (31.4 cm x 31.4 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA hardcover book with a book jacket that depicts a field of purple flowers. At the top of the book jacket is the title and author information in black text. The back cover features an image of a white crane.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: Dear President Obama, / Never underestimate / the healing power / of nature. / [author's signature]
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)
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