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

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Before Roots America’s history books silenced and marginalized the trials, tribulations, contributions and achievements of African American’s to America’s very being. However, Roots changed the trajectory of American history. The book version…

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A dark red hoodie/sweatshirt (cotton/polyester blend) from Heidelberg University in Heidelberg, Germany. In the center of the hoodie is the seal of the University. Written above the seal in block letters is "Universität." "Heidelberg" is written…

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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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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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Black ballet shoes (non-pointe) used for ballet classes and performance. They are size 9 and made with leather for the upper part of the shoes and the sole. Primarily used for college dance classes. The state of the shoes and the condition of the…

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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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This is a photograph of the Graduating class of 1932 from the Lawrence School, Springfield, IL.

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A book that featured two different stories: Call of the Wild by Jack London and Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. This piece was meant to provide young readers with two different stories in a novel format: once concluding one story, the reader must flip…

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Yellow crayon box, originally containing 120 crayons. The box is decorated with a wizard, princess, dragon, and castle.
"a very special box, it's always been there"

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Taken on the 50th reunion of Cathedral Boys' High School class of 1943.

Ernest Antonacci sits fourth from the left on the bottom row.
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