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Figurine Pail
A figurine of a pail that would have been used to carry coal from coal mines. This figurine was made from coal from a vein running from Wales to Illinois.
Farcical Campaign Buttons
Three farcical campaign buttons popular during the 1972 presidential campaign. The buttons on the left and right were part of a series of unlicensed buttons using a popular television character named Archie Bunker from the television show “All in…
Family Photo at Elephant Rock State Park
A photo taken during a family sight seeing vacation in Elephant Rock State Park in Missouri.
Faith Coalition for the Common Good Pamphlet
Double-sided Faith Coalition for the Common Good Pamphlet. This organization has a chapter in Springfield, Illinois. One of its primary missions is to ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, providing a living wage, economic growth,…
Exit 111 Concert Bracelet
Exit111 was a music festival in Manchester, Tennessee. It was a three day festival featuring rock and music musicians. This was Ciara's first solo concert and road trip. It was just a blast to meet new people and see my favorite bands in one place.…
Exhibit Showcases African American Heroes
Newspaper article is about African American Robert Moore's career and life. The article talks about the exhibit that has been created on his life.
Eugene Taylor Scrapbook
This scrapbook contains letters and pictures from Eugene Taylor from before his deployment. Taylor served the marines in the Pacific theater in WWII. The letters are addressed to his mother, father, one woman who would not become his wife, and later,…
Eugene Taylor postcard
This postcard was sent by Eugene Taylor to his parents in Pekin, IL, after joining the Marines in WWII. The postcard was sent from Chicago and describes what he is doing there. This letter is the first item in the larger Taylor family scrapbook from…
Eugene Taylor photo journal
This is Eugene Taylor's photo journal from his time in the Pacific theater during WWII. The pictures are mainly of his friends and the people he knew.
Eugene Taylor letters home
This multi-page letter was the last letter Eugene Taylor sent before being deployed during WWII. The letter was written over several days between April 2nd, 1944 and April 9th, 1944. The letter is in cursive. The stationery is from Cherry Point,…