The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690563
Object Type
Book
Author
Conor O'Clery
(Irish)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Date
2007
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 8 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 14 cm x 21 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionPaperback book with white front cover that features an image of a man wearing a suit and holding a briefcase walking away from the viewer. His footprints are replaced by dollar signs.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: 5 March 2009
To the First Lady Michelle Obama,
Giving comes in many forms.
On behalf of all Americans, thank you & your family for all that you have given, & will give, to America.
With Kind Regards,
[gifter's signature]
Inscribed on page with quote from Andrew Carnegie: Gather all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. - A Quaker Proverb
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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