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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.

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Brad Glass was Illinois State Treasurer from 1973–1979. Although not stated, these buttons and sticker are most likely from 1972--before he came into office. Brad was a part of the Republican Party.

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Box with the seal of the President of the United States and the signature of BIll Clinton. Rear of box has an M&M holding the American Flag. The box held the candy originally. Box has been opened so it is currently empty.

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This is a ownership share / limited partnership that was given to his father when he was visiting Boston in 1987. His father was on a business trip when he acquired this item, down to Ryan 2 years ago.

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Black tap shoes used to educate a high school student in tap dance. The shoes are size 9 and have a glossy exterior. The "taps", which are the metal slabs attached at the toe and heel of the shoe, create a loud click when they hit a hard, smooth…

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Black Lives Matter Poster that says "Standing on the Side of Love" and "www.standingonthesideoflove.org". This poster was for the 2014-2016 controversies surrounding the race within American society.

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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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“The Inauguration of Bill Clinton” and “Inhale to the Chief!” printed in blue and red type on a button advertising Bill Clinton’s second presidential inauguration.

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Big Boys Room of the Tetouan Civil Hospital Orphanage

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September 1961 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. E.J. Antonacci, a World War II Veteran, designed a house included within this issue of the magazine. The open floor plan and design were economical and innovative at the time.
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