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Globe with Wheels
A globe that can be rotated in two directions. The stand that it is connected to may also be moved by its wheels. The globe displays countries and includes notation for topography and major wind directions. Contains countries such as the "Union of…
Class of 1932 Lawrence School
This is a photograph of the Graduating class of 1932 from the Lawrence School, Springfield, IL.
Michael Howlett Campaign Ad for Governor's Election in 1976
This is a political advertisement ran in the Southern Illinoisian paper on March 14, 1976. The literature pertains to the 1976 Illinois Governor Election and Democratic Primary in which the ad supports Democrat Michael Howlett for governor. It was a…
Flyer, Re-Elect Anne Willer for Democratic State Representative, 6th Congressional District, 1978
Black and white bifold flyer for Democratic incumbent Anne Willer of the 6th Congressional District for the November 2, 1978 election. The obverse sinister panel has mostly white on a black field text further reminding voters that she is their…
Flyer, Primary Election, Republican Senator Harris W. Fawell for Judge of the Illinois Supreme Court, Second Judicial District, 1976
Tricolor tri-fold campaign flyer for Republican Senator Harris W. Fawell for Judge of the 2nd District, Illinois Supreme Court, 1976 Primary Election; prior to this campaign, he had served as an Illinois Senator from 1963 onward. On the flyer’s…
Program, Fundraiser Event, “Invest in Illinois”, Brad Glass for Republican Candidate for Illinois Treasurer, unknown date, 1978
Program for the first fundraising banquet event held during Glass’ campaign, specific date, time, or location unknown (though possibly taking place within DuPage County, Illinois) for Republican Brad Glass’ unsuccessful bid for Illinois Treasurer…
Flyer, Chicago Print Media and Trade Association Endorsements, Republican Brad Glass for Illinois State Treasurer, 1978
A black and white campaign flyer promotes mounting media and trade association favor for Republican candidate for Illinois State Treasurer Bradley M. “Brad” Glass. Major media concerns endorsing Glass include The Chicago Daily News, The Chicago…
Flyer, Tri-color, Republican Candidate Brad Glass for Illinois State Treasurer, 1978
Campaign flyer for Illinois Republican Candidate for state treasurer Brad Glass. The small flyer is executed in Glass’ tricolor campaign color theme of white, black, and green. The campaign’s slogan, “Invest in Illinois”, appears beneath the…
1946 NAACP Button
A 1946 NAACP button given to a nurse at a hospital by an African American male in his 40's, who received treatment because of the riot in Chicago of 1966. The button was a token of appreciation to the nurse who was placed on "Red Alert" due to the…
"The Kolynos, Parley Voo Booklet: Practical French and German Phrases and how to pronounce them. World War I" Wright_Tom_Photo_2A_1
Booklets were handed out to US Soldiers before going overseas during World War I. Booklet made by the Kolynos Company, New Haven, Connecticut