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Australijski Niebieski Misiu
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Australijski Niebieski Misiu
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Australijski Niebieski Misiu

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685553
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2002
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 9 1/4 in (0.3 cm x 16.5 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a cover containing a colorful illustrated depiction of a fantasy scene in Australia with Santa Claus laying beneath a tree that a kangaroo is climbing. Beside Santa there is a platypus. In the background there is a man holding a bindle. On either side of the man there is a blue bear and an echidna. The title of the book is printed on the cover in Polish and English.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on inner front cover: Senator Obama, When I lived in Chicago with my family I suffered a stroke, we love the USA, but because of the health system we were forced to move to Canada. I wish you success in your dream to improve the health system, as well as success in your presidential candidacy! I hope that at Christmas you will read my book to your children. For Senator Barack Obama author [author's signature] 27.10.2008 Toronto
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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