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Winston S. Churchill, Martin Gilbert Volumes 3-8.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Winston S. Churchill, Martin Gilbert Volumes 3-8.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Winston S. Churchill, Martin Gilbert Volumes 3-8.

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.047891.a-f
Object Type Book
Author (British, 1936 - 2015)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, paint
DimensionsOverall (Most books) H 2 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (6.4 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.2 cm )
 Other (Part d Vol 6) H 3 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (7.6 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBiography of Winston S. Churchill, Volumes 3-8: Volume 3 years 1914-1916, a red book with a fabric textured surface (a.), Volume 4 years 1917-1922 is a red book with a fabric textured surface (b.), Volume 5 1922-1939 is a red book with a fabric textured surface with a brown paper jacket covered in plastic (c.), Volume 6 1939-1941 is a red book with a fabric textured surface (d.), Volume 7 1941-1945 is a blue book with a fabric textured surface (e.), Volume 8 1945-1965 is a tan book with a fabric textured surface (f.).
Historical NoteThis item was on official display in the Residence from 5/14/2009 until 1/9/2017.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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