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The New Berlin Historical Society loaned these vinyl records. They were a source of entertainment in the mid twentieth century. They were used for dances and in clubs.

Joe Pecoraro and his sibling visiting the Bozo the Clown Show in April of 1979.

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 head coach of a successful underdog team: the Appleknockers.

This lantern was utilized as a reenactment piece for the Wide-Awakes Walk.

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

This is an original brick segment from President Abraham Lincoln's only owned home in Springfield, IL. The renovations and brickwork completion was proposed and finished by contractor Harry C. Jorgensen.

Picture of U.S. Marshall Robert Moore and Vice President Dick Cheney at the White House.

Newspaper talking about how Robert Moore was able to move the Martin Luther King statue in front of Springfield Illinois Capitol.

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

This is a button that represents a significant Cardinal baseball fan base in Springfield, IL. It was created specifically to bring awareness to the rival Cubs/Cards exhibit at the presidential museum.