The working library of noted railroad executive John W. Barriger III (1899-1976) was acquired in 1982, the generous donation of his family. Widely recognized as one of the twentieth century's best-known and most distinguished railroad executives, Mr. Barriger was also an avid scholar, book collector, and photographer. His collection of books, papers, photographs, and memorabilia - collected over an active career of 50 years - forms the nucleus of the Library's railroad collections, one of the largest rail transportation collections in the world.
Metal watch fob with four separate two-sided medals linked by rings, each with an embossed image and/or text. The medal closest to the clasp features an image of crossed American flags on one side, and an image of an elephant with the letters "G.O.P." on the reverse. The second medal has text reading "Look at the doughnut not the hole" and "Compliments of Judge Co. Copyrighted Judge Co. 1908" arched around a depressed doughnut shape; text within the doughnut reads "BIG CROPS Great Natural Resources" and text inside the doughnut's hole reads "Business Depression". The reverse of this medal depicts a row of soldiers with text reading "Regular army should be increased". The third medal has an image of a battleship at sea with text reading "Upbuilding of Navy must be continued"; the reverse depicts former president Theodore Roosevelt in military uniform playing a drum with text reading "Use T.R.'s nerve tonic for business troubles". The fourth medal features on both sides a low-relief image of presidential candidate William Howard Taft with text above reading "For President" flanked by three stars to the left and right.
Paper pamphlet with a decorative border surrounding black lettering that reads, "Itinerary Third Western Trip, Hon. Charles E. Hughes Republican Candidate For President, Staff and Newspaper Representatives, October 9th - October 20th, 1916, Arranged By New York Central Lines. The railroad is identified by its logo. The pamphlet text consists of train schedules and destinations arranged by date. The last two pages are titled "Personnel of Hughes Special Train" and "Press Representatives".
Envelope containing a collection of nine doublesided full-color postcards that fold out accordian style. The front of the envelope has text in black and red that reads "SOUVENIR FOLDER of McKINLEY'S BIRTHPLACE NILES, OHIO." The front of the envelope features a portrait of William McKinley along with a picture of a statue of McKinley. Subjects include monuments and buildings named for McKinley, and buildings and business in Niles, Ohio. The location pictured is identified in a label below the image.
Political cartoon from "Harper's Weekly" depicting men dressed in various types of clothing, denoting wealth and status, all standing in line at a "polling place". Below the cartoon "Where All Men Are Equal, Drawn by Hanson Booth" is printed. "Hanson Booth" is also signed at the bottom of the cartoon.
Receipt for a one dollar contribution to the campaign fund of the Progressive Party. The receipt also serves as a "Charter Membership Certificate." Photographic images of presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt and vice presidential candidate Hiram W. Johnson are found on the receipt, as well as the words "Pass Prosperity Around." The opposite side of the receipt has an image of a bull moose, the political symbol of the Progressive Party, along with two quotes, one from Roosevelt and one from Johnson.
6/8-inch round, pin back button with with text on navy blue background. Button has paper back label on reverse for the Ohio Badge Company, Columbus and Allied Printing Trades Council, Columbus.