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Jose Ramirez Signed Boxing Glove
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Jose Ramirez Signed Boxing Glove
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Jose Ramirez Signed Boxing Glove

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact ID2017.1.14
Object Type Glove, Boxing
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2014
Medium leather, textile (nylon, synthetic), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 3/8 in x W 12 in x D 7 in (11.1 cm x 30.5 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOne right-handed red Everlast boxing glove, signed by professional boxer Jose Ramirez in silver ink. The heavily padded glove is made of red leather, with black edging, and black laces on the in side of the wrist. Stitched onto the outside of the wrist of the glove is a white label with EVERLAST printed on it.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse of glove: To President Obama From: 2012 London Olympian Pro Top Rank Fighter, 8-0 (6 KO's) [signed Jose Ramirez] February 14, 2014 "Fight For Water" California Latino Water Coalition
Historical NoteJose Ramirez is a professional boxer and 2012 U.S. Olympian. He headlined a benefit boxing match called 'Fight for Water' held by the California Latino Water Coalition to raise awareness about a serious drought in the Central Valley, California in 2014.
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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