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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Searching for My Brother: Poems from the Kiswahili
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Searching for My Brother: Poems from the Kiswahili

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691638.2
Object Type Book
Date 1973
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 7 1/2 in (1.6 cm x 26.7 cm x 19.1 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA hardback back book with a primarily black dust jacket. The title is in pink. On the left is a painting of a man holding a child.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: March 16, 2009 To Barack & Michelle Obama Best wishes for continued success, health and happiness. Some poems from Kenya and Tanzania [gifter's signature]
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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