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Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present from the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present from the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present from the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693221.a-e
Object Type Book
Editor (American, 1949)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 11 1/4 in (3.8 cm x 22.2 cm x 28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA five-volume hardcover encyclopedia set with a black cover featuring five inset photos of various African-American leaders and historical figures. The title information is above the photos in large white, yellow, and gray text, and the author information is below the photos.

Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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
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