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Blue Oyster Cult Cowbell
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Blue Oyster Cult Cowbell

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.119441
Object Type Cowbell, Musical
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (steel), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 2 1/4 in (20.6 cm x 10.8 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA black cowbell, with post and nickel plated screw at top made of two pieces of steel soldered together. The cowbell is signed in silver ink and has a sticker with the American flag in a circle on the side.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse in silver ink: To PRESIDENT OBAMA, / Good Health to you! [Albert Bouchard signature]; Inscribed on reverse in silver ink: More Cowbell [intersected with the logo of the Blue Öyster Cult band]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the Teacher of the Year event at the White House on May 3, 2016. Gifter Albert Bouchard, co-founder and former drummer of the band Blue Öyster Cult, was honored as an outstanding educator for his work as a member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and for teaching music at Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School in the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan, New York.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 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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