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Eugene Bullard: Black Expatriate in Jazz-Age Paris
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Eugene Bullard: Black Expatriate in Jazz-Age Paris
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Eugene Bullard: Black Expatriate in Jazz-Age Paris

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686979
Object Type Book
Author
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2006
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 6 in x D 9 in (1.9 cm x 15.2 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with dark orange cover containing inset and layered images. Largest image is to the right of the cover in a warm sepia depicting Eugene Bullard, to the left is a group picture of a jazz band and at the bottom of the cover is a map of France.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: For Barack H. Obama Who confirmed the hopes of millions - including Gene Bullard's - that America can change for the better. Best wishes, [author's signature] Columbus, Georgia Jan. 14, 2009 Inscribed on dedication page: Dear Barack, Seventeen years ago you gave me advice during my research on a documentary about Eugene Bullard. He was a remarkable man, who is probably smiling down upon you now. With love from both of us, Carrie and LAURENT
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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