20 July 1989

Fleetwood

Object

Title: [Coin commemorating the 20th anniversary of the lunar landing ]

One coin commemorating the 20th anniversary of the lunar landing dated 1989. Image depicted on coin is of Neil Armstrong stepping down from the module onto the moon's surface. Text engraved reads, "First Men on the Moon." Reverse side of the coin contains the seal of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

GLC09799.19.03

circa 1969-1970

Object

Title: You Fight & Die But Can't Vote at 18

One pin reading "You Fight & Die But Can't Vote at 18" dated circa 1969-1970. The reference to fighting and dying refers to the draft age of 18 while the voting age was 21.

GLC09915

1970

Eastman Kodak Company

Ephemera

Title: [Kodak order form]

One blank form used to order photographs to be developed.

GLC09650.317

1970

Eastman Kodak Company

Ephemera

Title: [Developed film envelope]

One envelope which contained developed film prints dated March 3. Contains total price owed, name and film instructions.

GLC09650.318.01

2 March 1970

Eastman Kodak Company

Ephemera

Title: [Developed film envelope]

One envelope which contained developed film prints dated March 2, 1970. Contains total price owed, name and film instructions.

GLC09650.318.02

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Object

Title: [Tuskegee Army Flying School Identification Card]

One undated identification card belonging to a woman who was employed at the Tuskegee Army Flying School. Contains her picture and the fields for name, date of birth, height, weight, eyes, hair, department, date employed and signature. The information has been faded out.

GLC09645.131

2001

Okeke, Stephen, fl. 2001

Object

Title: Bust of Marcus Garvey

One bust of Marcus Garvey sculpted by Nigerian artist, Stephen Okeke dated 2001. Bust is made of plaster and gilt paint.

GLC09970

circa 1860

Object

Title: One cent coin

One coin circa 1860. The date of minting is not readable.

GLC03523.17.21.02

1860, 1864

Object

Title: [1860 and 1864 presidential election Union campaign banner]

Linen Union campaign banner with image of an eagle holding an American flag shield. Banner held in eagle's beak reads [Abraham] Lincoln and [Andrew] Johnson. Printed in red, blue and black. Altered for use in the 1864 election. The original banner had Hannibal Hamlin's name as the vice-presidential candidate but in 1864, Hamlin's name was cut out and Johnson's added. Attached to original stick. Measurements include the stick. The stick measures 49.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide.

GLC07095

1846 ca.?

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Object

Title: Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.02

1846 ca.?

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Object

Title: Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.03

15 November 1892

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Object

Title: Pressed flower

One pressed flower contained in a letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross. (GLC03007.56.04.01)

GLC03007.56.04.02

16 November 1896

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Object

Title: [Pressed flower]

One pressed flower from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross contained in a letter dated November 16, 1896. (GLC03007.56.08.01)

GLC03007.56.08.02

February 19, 1894

Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904

Object

Title: [Pressed flower sent to Alexander Milton Ross]

One pressed flower from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated February 19, 1894. Sent with a letter, GLC03007.56.19.01.

GLC03007.56.19.02

1836/04/04

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Object

Title: Medal of John Q. Adams

Medal of John Q. Adams

GLC07868.02

1825 circa

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

Object

Title: [Hair sample]

Unknown brown hair sample in a light blue envelope stamped "Made in France for the White House." Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.03

1945 circa

Flag

Title: Japanese flag

Well worn flag brought back from Okinawa by Raymond D. Henley, a U.S. marine in World War II. Bears Japanese characters that are believed to be good luck charms.

GLC06567.07

1861

Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920

Object

Title: to Maxine Harris Jones

One pressed flower from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated 1861. Written in Camp Lucedale

GLC03135.13.011.02

circa 1943

Object

Title: [Doris "Dorie" Miller Pin]

One pin featuring a image of Doris "Dorie" Miller dates circa 1943. The pin reads, "The Hero of Pearl Harbor Dorie Miller." It features a portrait of Miller in the center and then sketches on either side of him. The left sketch is a figure in sailor uniform shooting an anti aircraft gun. The right sketch is a plane that is drawn to look like it's flying or crashing.

GLC09934.05

circa January 1974

Object

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One set of stickers sent by Elisabeth Von Groidl to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated circa January 1974. Von Groidl's is against the impeachment of President Nixon. The stickers call for a boycott of t.v. and radio Sponsors who defame Nixon.

GLC09613.02.3758.03

circa 1861-1877

Object

Title: [Statue of Abraham Lincoln]

One statue of Abraham Lincoln seated on a white chair with two children. The American flag is positioned behind them.

GLC10046

1912

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Object

Title: First Voters Club

One button with the image of President Theodore Roosevelt with text that reads, "First Voters Club."

GLC10067

1972

Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005

Object

Title: Catalyst for Change; Shirley Chisholm for President

One white button with red and blue text that reads, "Catalyst for Change; Shirley Chisholm for President."

GLC10068

October 27, 1912

Allied Printing

Object

Title: Founders' Day

One ribbon dated October 27, 1912 in honor of the Founders' Day of the Progressive Party. Printed by Allied Printing.

GLC10069

1912

Congdon, Charles H., 1856-1928

Object

Title: The Progressive Creed

One postcard containing, "The Progressive Creed," dated 1912. Published by Charles H. Congdon.

GLC10070