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A Capital City Hero: Ms. Dresden
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
A Capital City Hero: Ms. Dresden
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

A Capital City Hero: Ms. Dresden

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688041.3
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 8 in x D 6 in (0.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a cover containing two paintings of a woman with brown hair and red lips over a blue background. The title and author are printed in white at the bottom of the cover over a gray background.
Inscriptions and Markings12 cards (2 copies of 6 variations) containing drawings of birds by the 2000-2001 class of the Capitol City Public Charter School and a brochure for the school itself removed for object file.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visiting Capitol City Charter School in Washington D.C. on February 4, 2009. The book was created by Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students at the school.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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