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Maroon and white tassel from Tremont High School

Kendra Goeken said that the tassel represents a major milestone in her life as she completed her high school career and then was prepared to move onto the next step of her education. She values the…

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This is a report made about a student's field trip visit to a military base for Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 in Ream Field. The cover is made out of wood, bound by leather ties and metal hinges, and contains a carving of an American…

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Goldwater-Miller campaign poster from the 1964 presidential campaign.
Goldwater was originally from Arizona. Goldwater Lost to Lyndon B. Johnson.

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The keychain was purchased in September of 2018 at the Palace of Versailles while Katherine was on a European Vacation.

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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…

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Glass hat of unknown use, designed to look like the one that was often found on top of the head of Abraham Lincoln during his adult years in Springfield and while he was President of the United States. Unknown date of manufacture, could be original…

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Gideon John Tucker was an American lawyer, newspaper editor and politician.

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Political campaign button distributed to supporters during at least one of George Wallace’s four presidential bids. George Wallace ran for president in 1964, 1968, 1972, and 1976 and all four presidential bids were unsuccessful.

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The tri-fold pamphlet encourages support for George C. Wallace’s run for president in the 1968 election as an Independent. The pamphlet presents information concerning his qualifications, background, and what he promises to do if he is elected. The…

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This is a campaign sign to Re-elect Gary Hannig for Illinois State Representative. He served in the Illinois House for 30 years, from 1979-2009. It is impossible to tell from which campaign the sign belongs, due to its excellent condition and…
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