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  • Collection: UIS Quasi-Harvest 2020 - The History of Education

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A paper bound yearbook from a junior high school. The pages include club activities, class pictures, teacher and staff pictures, memorabilia, and signatures from the class along notes.

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An educational book meant for elementary school students on the topic of Egypt. The book uses a narrative of time travel and contrasts details of daily living between the "modern" (1970s) life of individuals versus the lives of those in ancient…

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Senior yearbook from the 1970s. It contains student and staff pictures, memorabilia, club information, and notes and signatures from fellow students. The book is leather bound with gold lettering, it spells "Memories" in an elaborate font.

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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…

Poetry Book Kirst Montgomery 2010.JPG
A compilation of poems and short works required throughout four years of high school English classes. It is a final English project for senior year, required for graduation. Successful completion and high grade meant a passing grade for Senior…

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Textbook Published in 1972 which was used in a clerk typist class

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This cigar case is one of many. It was the first one I owned, which was actually gifted to me by my professor at Millikin University, Tina Nicholson. She is a gifted oboist, so it was an important moment in my education. Although most oboe & English…

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This origami frog is made of notebook paper, and has the face of Yoda on it. A high school student made it as a gift for their teacher.

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An orange pumpkin figurine topped by a spooky cat. The pumpkin has signatures from all the students in Mrs. Wilson's class.
A parent, Peggy Miles, handmade the figure out of ceramic

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A Rice Krispies Treat made to resemble a marching band shako worn by members of the Pekin Community High School Marching Dragons. The treat is red, white, black (Pekin Community High School's colors) and is covered in fondant icing. It also has a…
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