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Guide for National Black Marshal Traveling Exhibit

Self walking guide of museum exhibit at African American History Museum. The guide walks you through the entire exhibit.

Brochure to The Presidents Men

The brochure shows the three African American U.S. Marshalls to promote Robert Moore's book the Presidents Men.

Exhibit Showcases African American Heroes

Newspaper article is about African American Robert Moore's career and life. The article talks about the exhibit that has been created on his life.

A Century of Lithuanians in Springfield: Best of the Blog

A book written by a local Illinois Author about Lithuanians in Springfield. Inspired by a blog filled with stories about Lithuanian Americans in…

Walter Mondale visits Illinois

Newspaper articles from The State Journal Register and the Jacksonville Currier about Walter Mondale's visit to Illinois.

The Amazing Appleknockers: Illinois' Cinderella Basketball Team of 1964

This is a non-fiction work focused within the Southern Illinois' town of Cobden. It followed Dick Ruggles' journey to Cobden and his two year stint as…

Cardinals Rivalry Button

This is a button that represents a significant Cardinal baseball fan base in Springfield, IL. It was created specifically to bring awareness to the…

City of Springfield Proclamation of Lithuanian - American Day

An official proclamation from the city of Springfield that gives special recognition to Lithuanian Americans on May 19th. Created in 2012 for the…

Eugene Taylor Boxing photo with Red Skelton

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…

Military Discharge Certificate

Honorable Discharge Certificate awarded to Lanzy M. Baker on May 29, 1952 for serving in the United States Army.