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And Every Single One Was Someone
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
And Every Single One Was Someone
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

And Every Single One Was Someone

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.2
Object Type Book
Artist/ Maker
Gifter
Date 2013
Medium textile (cotton), paper, ink, adhesive, plastic (acrylic)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (book) H 3 in x W 9 in x D 12 1/8 in (7.6 cm x 22.9 cm x 30.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionHardcover book wrapped in striped cream and black cloth to resemble a Jewish prayer cloth (tallith). Black stripes are horizontal and the edges of the pages are also black. The book is 1250 pages long with the single word "Jew" repeating six million times, 4800 per page. Accompanying the book is a two part acrylic case with a raised base.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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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