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1970
Horn Co.
[Environmental teach-in pin]
One green pin printed with a peace sign depicted by tree branches dated 1970. Pertains to an environmental teach-in that took place in Washington, D.C.
GLC09894.08
1969
unknown, fl. 1969
Keep Biafra Alive
One white pin with black text that reads "Keep Biafra Alive." Printed by former Peace Corps members to raise awareness of the Nigeria-Biafra War. [Similar to GLC09894.10]
GLC09894.09
One white pin with black text that reads "Keep Biafra Alive." Printed by former Peace Corps members to raise awareness of the Nigeria-Biafra War. [Similar to GLC09894.09]
GLC09894.10
circa 1970
unknown, fl. 1970
I Am
One green pin with black text that reads, "I Am."
GLC09894.11
Columbia Advertising Company
moratorium
One blue pin with white text that reads, "moratorium." Item pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment.
GLC09894.12
Work for Peace, November 13-14
One blue pin with white text that reads, "Work for Peace, November 13-14." Also printed is an illustration of a white dove. Pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment. [similar to GLC09894.14]
GLC09894.13
One blue pin with white text that reads, "Work for Peace, November 13-14." Also printed is an illustration of a white dove. Pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment. [similar to GLC09894.13]
GLC09894.14
Shamrocks for Dystrophy
One white badge with green text that reads, "Shamrocks for Dystrophy." Contains illustration of a shamrock.
GLC09894.15
Environmental Action
One circular pin with green and blue text that reads "Environmental Action."
GLC09894.16
[Pin of peace sign and Capitol Hill]
One circular pin with an illustration of a hand holding the peace sign inf ront of Capitol Hill.
GLC09894.17
Empress Specialty Co., fl. 1970
WMCA Good Guy
One yellow circular pin with black text that reads "WMCA Good Guy." Pertains to the New York radio station that played Top 40 hits.
GLC09894.18
1942-1945
Floyd, Daniel B., fl. 1942-1945
Leather Wallet
GLC09829.21
14 November 1973
Smith, Marie Stalker, fl. 1973
to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead
One bumper sticker sent by Marie Stalker Smith to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 14, 1973. Smith is against the impeachment of President Nixon. She sends a bumper sticker that reads, "stop the persecution of our president."
GLC09613.02.1126
circa 1943-1953
Gold fountain pen
One gold fountain pen circa 1943-1953. Features a brushed gold check pattern on the barrel of the pen. The cap has a ring on the top.
GLC09996.458
Orange and black fountain pen
One orange and black fountain pen circa 1943-1953. Features a mainly orange barrel with black flecks.
GLC09996.459
27 September 1943
Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943
[Razor included in letter from Brinson Alderman]
One razor included with letter sent from Brinson Alderman to Eris Benson.
GLC09954.183.01
13 March 1944
Book-Of-The-Month Club
[Book club membership card]
One book club membership card belonging to Daniel B. Landau which includes his membership number.
GLC09993.427.02
circa 1940
Empty envelope
One empty envelope circa 1940. Envelope features advertisement for AGFA Film.
GLC10047.02.525.01
circa 1937
United States. Dept. of the Treasury
Buffalo Nickle
One Buffalo Nickle circa 1937.
GLC10047.02.525.02
1937
Mercury head Dime
One Mercury head Dimes dated 1937.
GLC10047.02.525.03
15 November 1892
Thompson, Ruth Brown, 1829-1904
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
[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
19 February 1894
[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
1861
Jones, Alfred, 1839-1920
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 January 1974
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
1942
Stamp Album
One stamp album printed by the U.S. Printing Government Office for $0.25 bonds.
GLC09619.001
Office of Price Administration
Mileage Ration Coupons
One undated mileage ration coupon pack belonging to a registered vehicle owner by the name of Hitt.
GLC09619.002
1943
Fold-O-Globe
The Modern War and Reference Map
One item identified as a Fold-O-Globe patented by Gerald A. Eddy dated 1943. Contains four pages of different sections of the world showing every continent. Specifically notes the Axis presence throughout the war.
GLC09619.007
9 February 1914
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
[20 Reichsbanknote]
One 20 Reichsbanknote from Germany dated February 9, 1914.
GLC09662.645.02
24 January 1919
[50 Reichsbanknote]
One 50 Reichsbanknote from Germany dated January 24, 1919.
GLC09662.645.03
8 August 1914
[50 Funfzig Mark]
One 50 Funfzig Mark from Germany dated August 8, 1914.
GLC09662.645.04
circa 1914-1919
[100 RBD mark]
One 100 RBD mark dated approximately 1914-1919.
GLC09662.645.05
7 February 1908
[100 Reichsbanknote]
One 100 Reichsbanknote mark dated February 7, 1908.
GLC09662.645.06
2001
Okeke, Stephen, fl. 2001
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
One cent coin
One coin circa 1860. The date of minting is not readable.
GLC03523.17.21.02
circa 1969-1970
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
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
[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...
GLC09645.131
20 July 1989
Fleetwood
[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...
GLC09799.19.03
Eastman Kodak Company
[Kodak order form]
One blank form used to order photographs to be developed.
GLC09650.317
[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
One envelope which contained developed film prints dated March 2, 1970. Contains total price owed, name and film instructions.
GLC09650.318.02
30 August 1932
[Playing card]
One playing card with Pat Addison' address written on it. The card has also been dated August 30, 1932. The card is the joker card and the back has the image of a ship on a green background.
GLC09579.073
1935
Northwestern University
[Northwestern University Student Enterprise Card]
One Student Enterprise Card signed by Paul H. Lobik dated 1935. Seems to have been used as a football game ticket for multiple games. It also notes that it gives access to the tennis courts on the back of the card.
GLC09579.090
circa 14 April 1937
Brunton, Dorothy, fl. 1936
[Concert tickets]
Two tickets for a concert to take place on April 14. The tickets are for seats J13 and J14.
GLC09579.095.02
circa 1938
The United States Playing Card Company (Norwood, Oh.)
[Playing Cards]
One pack of playing cards.
GLC09579.127
[Red Double Strand Necklace]
One necklace possibly belonging to Margaret Lobik. The necklace is two strands of red beads with a tab clasp that is hidden with a red bead.
GLC09579.128
circa 1930
Wills's Cigarettes
Trading card of Hugh Walpole
One trading card of Hugh Walpole dated circa 1930. Bust portrait of Walpole. Part of a series of trading cards featuring famous British authors. Walpole is number 36 in the series.
GLC08878.0698
circa 1941-1945
The Kelsey Coupon Company
[Coupons for non-commissioned officers]
One coupons booklet for non-commissioned officers at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.
GLC10004.03.01
March 1951
Wichita Falls Jaycees
[Two tickets to Second Annual Minstrel]
Two tickets to the Second Annual Minstrel presented by Wichita Falls Jaycees dated March 1951. Image has minstrel imagery.
GLC10004.03.38
[Ticket to Second Annual Minstrel]
One ticket to the Second Annual Minstrel presented by Wichita Falls Jaycees dated March 1951. Image has minstrel imagery.
GLC10004.03.38.01
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