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Blue and Gold Academic Hood
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library.
Blue and Gold Academic Hood
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library.

Blue and Gold Academic Hood

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.9
Object Type Hood, Academic
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1926)
Date 2009
Medium textile (cotton, velvet, satin), plastic
DimensionsOverall (Flat) W 20 1/2 in x L 42 in x H 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 52.1 cm x 106.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAn academic hood of blue gabardine fabric, dark blue synthetic velvet around the front and collar, and gold and blue chevron of synthetic satin in the center hood. The exterior edge is lined in gold synthetic satin. Synthetic black strings at center, front of the hood and across the back that loops over a black button on the opposite side.
Historical NotePresident Barack Obama wore this hood when he was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Notre Dame on May 17, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is part of materials acquired by the White House support staff during the Obama administration, and maintained by the Executive Office of the President (White House Office of Records Management) 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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A photo of President Obama at the 2009 University of Notre Dame commencement can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama and Rev. John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, wait to take the stage before the 164th commencement, May 17, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"  
A photo of President Obama at the 2009 University of Notre Dame commencement can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama shakes hands with attendees of the University of Notre Dame's 164th commencement, May 17, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"  
A photo of President Obama at the 2009 University of Notre Dame commencement can be seen on the archived Obama White House Flickr account: "President Barack Obama bows his head during the invocation at the University of Notre Dame's commencement ceremony, May 17, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)"