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University of Michigan Crocheted Blanket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
University of Michigan Crocheted Blanket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

University of Michigan Crocheted Blanket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130089.3
Object Type Blanket
Artist/ Maker
Gifter
Date November 2016
Medium yarn
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 60 in x W 43 3/4 in (111.1 cm x 152.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionCrocheted blanket with the University of Michigan block-M logo at the center. There are alternating yellow and blue stripes at the top and bottom edge with a blue background.
Historical NoteThis blanket was made by women incarcerated at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin in collaboration with the CAN-DO Foundation, an organization that advocates for legal reform and clemency for people serving harsh prison sentences for drug convictions.The University of Michigan is the alma mater of Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, who the organization wanted to thank for her work on Clemency Project 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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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