Inventory of the Marylynn T. Johnson Obama Ephemera Collection SPC.2023.040
Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2024-01
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Marylynn T. Johnson Obama Ephemera Collection
Creator:
Johnson, Marylynn T.
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.040
Physical Description:
2 boxes
(one document box; one oversized box)
Physical Description:
2 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 2006-2018; undated
Language of Material:
English
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Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Scope and Contents
The Marylynn T. Johnson Obama Ephemera Collection (2006-2018; undated) contains two boxes and two linear feet of magazines,
newspapers, buttons, books, calendars, and other material such as a paperweight, earrings, planner, and tote bag regarding
former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. Included are newspaper and magazine issues regarding Barack's election
as president in 2008, and inauguration in 2009; as well as copies of books authored by Barack and Michelle, and books featuring
photographs taken during Obama's presidency.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was collected and compiled by Marylynn T Johnson; and was donated in 2023.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Presidents -- Election
Obama, Barack
Obama, Michelle, 1964-
box 1, folder 1
Planner, buttons, earrings, bookmarks
2008, 2013; undated
box 1, folder 2
Ebony Magazine
February 2007, March 2008, January 2009
Physical Description: 3 items
Scope and Contents
Includes magazines with cover stories: "America's Next First Couple?"; "In Our Lifetime Are We Really Witnessing the Election
of the Nation's First Black President?"; Collector's Edition "Mr. President, Person of the Year"
box 1, folder 3
Jet Magazine
May 26, 2008; February 2, 2009
Physical Description: 2 items
Scope and Contents
Includes magazines with cover stories: "He's The One, Barack Obama Emerges as Democrats' Hope to Win the White House"; "Hail
to the Chief, The Nation Celebrates Historic Transfer of Power to First Black President"
box 1, folder 4
"President Obama, Election 2008. A Collection of Newspaper Front Pages Selected by the Poynter Institute"
2008
box 1, folder 5
Historical Collector's Edition
2008, 2009
Physical Description: 3 items
Scope and Contents
"First African American World Leader to Win the Nobel Peace Prize"; "The Inauguration The Dream Begins…"; "The 44th President
of the United States"
box 1, folder 6
Special inauguration edition publications
2008, 2009
Physical Description: 4 items
Scope and Contents
The Week "A Fresh Start, Can President Obama Restore America's Optimism?";
Rolling Stone "Barack Obama and the Triumph of Hope";
People Magazine "President Barack Obama a New Day";
Newsweek
box 1, folder 7
Vogue Magazine featuring Michelle Obama on the front cover
March 2009
box 1, folder 8
"Becoming" by Michelle Obama
2018
box 1, folder 9
"The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama
2006
box 2, folder 1
"Dream Big Dreams, Photographs from Barack Obama's Inspiring and Historic Presidency" by Pete Souza
2009
box 2, folder 2
"Obama, An Intimate Portrait" by Pete Souza
2017
box 2, folder 3
Inauguration editions
Washington Post,
Los Angeles Times
January 21, 2009
box 2, folder 4
Los Angeles Times Inauguration Day poster and pin; election issue
November 5, 2008; January 20, 2009
box 2, folder 5
Calendars
2009, 2013, 2018
box 2
Barack and Michele Obama tote bag
undated
box 2
Barack Obama paperweight
undated
