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Funky to the Bone
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Funky to the Bone
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Funky to the Bone

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.107183; DO.107184
Object Type Record, 33 1/3 RPM
Artist/ Maker (American)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium plastic (vinyl), paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsDisc Diam 11 7/8 in (30.2 cm )
 Storage L 12 3/8 in x W 12 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 31.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo vinyl records in tan gatefold album covers with the artist name designed to look like cutout letters above a photograph depicting a group of men sitting at a table. Title is at bottom of the cover in black serif font. Inner sleeve is white. Label is yellow with black text.
Historical NoteIn correspondence sent with the gift, the gifter thanks the President for "having the guts, heart and wisdom to stand up for all Americans with pre-existing conditions, you literally saved us." The donor went through "massive chemo for Acute Myeloid Leukemia when Congress passed the ACA."
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack 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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