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  • Collection: UIS History Harvest 2024 - Making A Living

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The ledger was exclusively for personal use. It includes personal expenses such as groceries, going out for ice cream, and repairs. The contributor's mother Mary "Lucille" Keck, who passed the ledger down to the contributor in 2020, lived in…

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Harry Jorgenson Sr's employee badge, #2656. The badge came from an ordnance plant that made ammunition from 1942-September 1945. These items were donated to the Lincoln Library by Elmer Jorgensen, Harry's son. Harry's obituary is included amongst the…

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This flyer was made for the Defense, Deterrence, and Discovery permanent exhibit about the history of nuclear development at the Savannah River Site Museum. Notably features mascot Roddy the Uranium Rod. Acquired by Courtney Mason when working as a…

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White badge-shaped device which has an authentication number used to access the M&T Bank database. he contributor used this device while working for the Springfield Service Corp around 10-20 years ago.

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Purchased at a giftshop in bowling green Missouri for 2$ this lunchbox that was used initially as a makeup bag but was later put to use at the mark twain cave while the owner was a tourguide.

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This portfolio was circulated as a promotional and marketing unit for customers. The outside of the portfolio is an artistic representation of the Union Equity Co-operative Exchange headquarters complex located in Enid, Oklahoma. The buildings…

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a card detailing union dues paid and allowing for union benefits.

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Shirt from Western Electric

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Includes list of prices of menu items, and information on the town of Joppa, Illinois. This restaurant was open for ten years and was often considered a "hole in the wall."

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Dr. Jake Friefeld received this lightsaber in 2006 when he student taught at Irondale High School in Minnesota. Plastic lightsabers hit stores in 1980, and continue to be a popular toy. This plastic lightsaber was signed by each student in Dr.…
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