Selma, Alabama and Civil Rights Movement Shadow Box
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.108943
Object Type
Case, Commemorative
Medium
glass, wood, paper (photographic, cardboard), metal, textile, ink, adhesive, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 41 1/4 in x W 37 in x D 1 1/4 in (104.8 cm x 94 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionLarge shadow box with blue matting board containing various Alabama county police patches and badges as well as black and white pictures depicting the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. In the center there is a plaque dedicating the gift above a photograph depicting President Barack Obama awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Representative John Lewis. In the bottom left there is a black and white photograph depicting Amelia Boynton and police. In the bottom right there is a black and white photograph depicting a young John Lewis speaking at a podium.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque in center of obverse: Presented to
The President of the United States
Barack Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama,
First Children Malia and Sasha Obama
First Dogs Bo and Sunny
50th Anniversary Bloody Sunday
Selma to Montgomery March
March 7, 1965 March 7, 2015
Text of plaque in lower right corner: Presented by
Johnny G. White
Montgomery, Alabama
Historical NoteThis gift was presented to mark the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettis Bridge, which took place in March 1965. According to the gifter, the patches and badges are artifacts from the Selma March.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 DetailsNational 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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