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Kingsley: The Life, Letters and Diaries of Kingsley Martin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kingsley: The Life, Letters and Diaries of Kingsley Martin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kingsley: The Life, Letters and Diaries of Kingsley Martin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686064
Object Type Book
Author (British, 1901 - 1994)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1973
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 8 5/8 in (3.8 cm x 14.6 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with blue cover and gold metallic text on spine. Included is a section of about a dozen pages from another, unknown book with handwritten note on top.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on first three pages: FROM THE PAST YOU GET THE FUTURE I HAVE A DREAM KING I WROTE TO J F KENNEDY YOU WILL WIN THE ELECTION A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AMEN BELIEVE IN GOD [sketches of suns] LEO THE LION [gifter's name] [gifter's address] PRESIDENT MR BARACK OBAMA HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEO BARACK OBAMA THE LION MR PRESIDENT GOOD READING A LANDSLIDE VICTORY BARACK Inscribed throughout: [various passages circled and underlined]
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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