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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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John Transue's rejection letter to teach English in Czechoslovakia for the 1991-1992 school year.

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Before Roots America’s history books silenced and marginalized the trials, tribulations, contributions and achievements of African American’s to America’s very being. However, Roots changed the trajectory of American history. The book version…

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A dark red hoodie/sweatshirt (cotton/polyester blend) from Heidelberg University in Heidelberg, Germany. In the center of the hoodie is the seal of the University. Written above the seal in block letters is "Universität." "Heidelberg" is written…

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This origami frog is made of notebook paper, and has the face of Yoda on it. A high school student made it as a gift for their teacher.

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Coin for 40th Anniversary of Banquet Meals

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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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This is a report made about a student's field trip visit to a military base for Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 6 in Ream Field. The cover is made out of wood, bound by leather ties and metal hinges, and contains a carving of an American…

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A magnetic compass used by geologists to take accurate navigational and slope measurements.

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Cadbury Company/family set up a model village around their factory (in England). Interesting industrial Victorian morals.
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