An official proclamation from the city of Springfield that gives special recognition to Lithuanian Americans on May 19th. Created in 2012 for the unveiling of a historical marker dedicated to Lithuanian Americans and the old St. Vincent de Paul…
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.
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.
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…
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.
This is an import part of tourism in the 1950s and 1960s. This booklet is the same as maps you would pick up today at visitor centers. States would produce these every year. This copy left out McDonald county from the map. The County then stated…