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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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Mommy, am I a.....?
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mommy, am I a.....?

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.761504.9; DO.761504.14
Object Type Book
Date 2010
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 11 in (0.3 cm x 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo paperback books with cover containing an illustrated depiction of children on a schoolyard playing tetherball. In the far right of the illustration there is a girl standing alone with a red aura around her and a ball on the ground.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: August 2010 Nurturing peace and tolerance together... [authors' signatures]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the gifter attending the 2010 Iftar dinner at the White House.Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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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