Manufactured by
Esselte, Swedish, founded 1913
Owned by
Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
Subject of
President Obama, Barack, American, born 1961
2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
Date
2011; used Septemeber 6, 2012
Medium
ink on paper, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 9/16 in. (21 × 10 × 1.5 cm)
Description
A spiral bound reporter’s bound notebook owned by Jim Vance. The notebooks has a white cover with black text. At the top of the cover is “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK / CARNET DE JOURNALISTE.” Additional text on the front regards maker and manufacturing details. Fourteen pages of handwritten notes in black ink are on the inside of the notebook. The notes refer to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The majority of notes refer to people’s reactions and events leading up to President Barack Obama’s nomination acceptance speech. Printed on the back cover of the notebook is “Earthwise / AMPAD.”
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place used
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
notebooks
Topic
Communication
Journalism
Local and regional
Politics
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
Object number
2018.107.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd551498234-eb64-4117-b284-541d8668e6d9

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