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An advertisement inviting people to participate in the 2022 UIS History Harvest, held at the Illinois State Museum on October 15th, 2022.

Kristi Barnwell's first passport which she used while traveling to Yarmook between getting her bachelor's degree and PhD. During her travels to Jordan to study Arabic she spent time in Petra, Jerash, and Madaba.

America’s history books silenced and marginalized the trials, tribulations, contributions and achievements of African American’s to America’s very being. However, in the late 70's the United State's Postal Service made an effort to spread the…

Logan was on the Solar Car team at Illinois State University. The team was asked to travel to Abu Dhabi to compete in a solar car competition. This trip was to promote renewable energy. Even though ISU lost the race, this was Logan's first time in…

This photo is a pre-fight photo of Roy Meyers (left) and Eugene Taylor (right). They boxed for the Marine Corps. Between the two boxers is Red Skelton, a famous performer of the era. Taylor would go on to win the fight. The announcement is the…

A collection of several college/university pennants. They are made of felt. These are representative of what colleges and universities the Ritter family has attended over the years.

The is a High School Diploma from Warren Jr- Sr High School in Warren Illinois. This diploma is from the Class of 1967

Telegram from Western Union, stating that Tom's Grandfather was killed in action in the Philippines while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was killed by a direct hit from Japanese artillery fire on the island of Mindanao. He is…

Hand written list of all the hotel keys that he [Copeland's father] stayed in while traveling

First Lady getting off the plane. Contributors father is second from the right looking down.