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Gary Comer Youth Center Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gary Comer Youth Center Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gary Comer Youth Center Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06132012-79-2; DO.06132012-79-4.2
Object Type Windbreaker
Brand (Founded 1963)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (nylon), metal, plastic, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 37 1/2 in x W 58 in (147.3 cm x 95.3 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size M 10-12
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo navy blue pullover windbreakers with a half zip at the collar and a center zippered pocket. Over the proper left breast is a light blue and orange logo for the Gary Comer Youth Center.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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Not on view
Related Links
First Lady Michelle Obama’s remarks at the Gary Comer Youth Center can be found at the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by the First Lady at Gary Comer Youth Center"
An article about the NATO spouses visit to the Gary Comer Youth Center was published by Reuters: "Michelle Obama shows South Side of Chicago to first ladies"  
Information about the visit to the Gary Comer Youth Center can be found at the archived Obama White House website: "First Lady to Welcome Spouses of Foreign Leaders to White House and Hometown of Chicago"