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Harvey Milk Commemorative Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Harvey Milk Commemorative Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Harvey Milk Commemorative Stamps

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.11
Object Type Stamp, Postage
Date 2014
Medium wood, plastic (acrylic), paper (photographic, mat board), ink, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 3/8 in x W 22 5/8 in x D 3/4 in (39.1 cm x 57.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA commemorative case with three windows containing a sheet of postage stamps depicting Harvey Milk, a commemorative stamp booklet, and a plaque dedicated to the President. The sheet of stamps consists of 20 "Forever" stamps with an image of Harvey Milk, and a small rainbow flag in the upper left corner. The booklet has an image of Mr. Milk at the left, with one of the stamps at the upper right corner, and a "First Day of Issue" statement at the bottom.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: President of the United States Barack Obama In recognition of Your Support The Harvey Milk Foundation Stamped on booklet: 101/500
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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