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This is a Park Sherman Co. cigarette case. Park Sherman created many metal goods in Springfield, IL from the 1930s to 1960. This case may have been carried during WWII. This example was acquired at an antique shop.

Photograph of Springfield, IL city champion softball team of Paris Cleaners. Top third from left is Mary Martin.

A paper star made from a post-it note, with handwritten notes on it from a classmate

This photo was taken by Logan with a drone while down in Palm Springs on vacation to golf with friends.

Campaign Sign for Ossie Langfelder (D) for Mayor of Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Langfelder served two terms as Mayor from 1987-1995. It is unknown whether this sign was used for the initial campaign in 1986 or the re-election campaign of 1990 or…

Ossie Landfelder’s written speech dated March 19th 2003. This speech is in support of Tim Davlin as he runs for Mayor of Springfield Illinois.

These are size 8 tan colored character shoes used for college theater productions. Character shoes are designed to give feet proper support while the neutral colors are meant to be worn with any costume. This pair, like many other designed for women,…

T-shirt encouraging union participation using the slogan 'Organize!' The image depicts a large number of small fishes collectively devouring a larger fish as a symbolic representation of the power the many can have if organized against the few.

organ pipe from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The Church was built in 1909 and demolished in 1976. Most of its congregation was Lithuanian immigrants and their descendants. Lithuanians immigrated to Springfield Illinois to work in the coal…

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…