Streams in the Desert
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685090.6
Object Type
Book
Author
Lettie Burd Cowman
(American, 1870 - 1960)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
1925
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 7 in x D 9 3/8 in (2.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 23.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionSoft cover book and journal that contains spiritual passages with spaces in the margins for notes. The cover is dark gray with the title debossed with a decorative line under it. The edges of the pages are shiny gold.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: 2008
To Michelle
From Myrtis Gatlin
Isaiah 40:31
Inscribed on title page:
Michelle Obama
Myrtis Gatlin
December 2008
Isaiah 40:31
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 DetailsNational 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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