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Wild Words: The Crossword Game with a Wild Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Wild Words: The Crossword Game with a Wild Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Wild Words: The Crossword Game with a Wild Card

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691053.a-f
Object Type Game, Board
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper (cardboard), ink, plastic, felt, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Board) L 15 3/8 in x W 20 1/4 in (51.4 cm x 39.1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-e: Tile Racks) H 7/8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.9 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.f: Tiles) H 1/4 in x W 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWild Words crossword board game. The game is similar to scrabble with a board (.a) that has a grid with squares that are worth different points. It includes four tile holder racks (.b-e), and 94 tiles with letters or asterisks on them (f).
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 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 Obama Presidential Library. The 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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