Holy Bible: The African American Jubilee Edition King James Version
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.684842
Object Type
Bible
Publisher
American Bible Society
(Founded 1816)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
1999
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 5/8 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 1/4 in (4.1 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionHardcover copy of the King James Bible with an all black binding and a cover featuring the title and edition in golden foil.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on presentation page:
Presented to President Barack Obama
on January 20, 2009
By Rev. Dr. Raymond Moreland
On the occasion of his inauguration
as President of the
United States
Inscribed on end page: [gifter's signature]
Sticker adhered to first page that reads: Presented to President Barack Obama in Recognition of his historic inauguration as the first African American President of the United States with sincere prayers for him and his family and administration may this jubilee bible give you courage, faith, and hope for the journey ahead The Board of Directors fot eh Maryland Bible Society Now in our 199th Year of sharing God's word January 20, 2009 [Signed by gifter] Executive Director "Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk." Psalm 119:105 CEV
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 DetailsSticker adhered to first page that reads: Presented to President Barack Obama in Recognition of his historic inauguration as the first African American President of the United States with sincere prayers for him and his family and administration may this jubilee bible give you courage, faith, and hope for the journey ahead The Board of Directors fot eh Maryland Bible Society Now in our 199th Year of sharing God's word January 20, 2009 [Signed by gifter] Executive Director "Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk." Psalm 119:105 CEV
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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