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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.6.22
Object Type Certificate, Achievement
Date 2009
Medium wood, glass, paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Standing on Kickstand) H 9 5/8 in x W 11 5/8 in x D 5 5/8 in (24.4 cm x 29.5 cm x 14.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed photograph of a child in a chef's hat smiling and holding vegetables. The photograph is a certificate of thanks and support to Chef Sam Kass for his participation in the Healthy Schools Campaign. The background is light green, green, and white. Photograph is in a brown frame.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText on obverse: Presented by the Healthy Schools Campaign Cooking Up Change Many thanks for exceptional support Chef Sam Kass October 29, 2009
Historical NoteThis item is associated with Sam Kass, White House Assistant Chef and the Food Initiative Coordinator. In May 2010 he announced the Chefs Move to Schools program on behalf of the Obama administration. Chefs were paired with schools in their communities to create healthy meals and teach young people about nutrition and healthy choices. As part of the First Lady's Let’s Move campaign, the program also showcased culinary arts as a professional field for students to gain interest in and pursue as a potential career field.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
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