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Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery, and Lincoln
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery, and Lincoln
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Fighting Slavery in Chicago: Abolitionists, the Law of Slavery, and Lincoln

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685100
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 10 1/4 in (1.6 cm x 21 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardback book with a cover that is primarily red. In the center of the cover are black and white portraits of individuals from the 19th Century. President Abraham Lincoln is in the center. The title is above the portraits in white lettering.
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
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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