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On the Banks of Plum Creek
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
On the Banks of Plum Creek
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

On the Banks of Plum Creek

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690824.1
Object Type Book
Author (American, 1867 - 1957)
Illustrator (American, 1912 - 1996)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 1994
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 5 1/8 in x D 7 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 13 cm x 19.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with a cover containing an illustration depicting a girl in a blue dress frolicking through tall grass with a brown dog poking out of the grass behind her. Below the girl is a hollowed out section of ground with wood supporting the entrance and inside is a woman ironing clothes.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 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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