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Title: B-1 John W. Barriger III Collection
Date: 1984
Description: 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.

Title: Republican Rally! Flyer
Description: 7 1/2 inches by 11 inches flyer with text printed in black and separated into sections by black lines. From top to bottom, the sections read "REPUBLICAN RALLY!", "AT BETHALTO, ILL., ON Tuesday Evening October 19, 1920."; "Gilson Brown and Harry Halton of Alton, will discuss public issues. Come and hear them.” and "A Special Invitation Extended to the Ladies.” The bottom of the flyer features a union marker with the words, "Edwardsville" and "Republican" on either side in black lettering.

Title: Jackson Centennial Celebration Token
Date: 1929
Description: 1 and 1/2-inch bronze token with low relief portrait of Andrew Jackson and featuring Captain Alex Laverty, Horace Blackman and Indian guide Pe-wy-tum shown standing in front of a landscape featuring the Grand River. Token commemorates the 100th anniversary of Jackson, Michigan and the birthplace of the Republican party. The reverse of the token has a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln flanked by the American flag and the Michigan flag. Underneath the small portrait are the words "Jackson, Michigan. Here under the oaks July 6th 1854 was born the Republican Party destined in the throes of civil strife to abolish slavery, vindicate democracy and perpetuate the union" in low relief.

Title: Gavotte Romantique
Date: 1929, 1929
Description: Piano score for "Gavotte Romantique" by Ernst Krohn.

Title: Why Are You Jealous of Me?
Date: 1922, 1922
Description: Voice and piano score for "Why Are You Jealous of Me?" by Edward J. Mellinger.

Title: Gas-Electric Train Exhibited by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Date: 1927, 1927
Description: Brochure from the Brill Company advertising their new gas-electric car in service on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Title: Dance of the Sunbeams
Date: 1920, 1920
Description: Piano score for "Dance of the Sunbeams" by Donald D. Lowmiller.

Title: March Heroique
Date: 1926, 1926
Description: Piano score for "March Heroique" by Arthur Lieber.

Title: Leota
Date: 1922, 1922
Description: Piano score for "Leota: Grand March de Concert" by Charles Drumheller, ed. Carl Wilhelm Kern.

Title: Utah
Date: 1921, 1921
Description: Voice and piano score for "Utah" by Joseph G. Scoville.

Title: Roosevelt Followers Pamphlet
Date: 1924
Description: 9 inches by 4 inches tan pamphlet with black writing. The top of the front page has black letters spelling "Roosevelt Followers Brand LaFollette As Socialist Not Entitled to Progressive Support". The pamphlet is from progressive supporters of Theodore Roosevelt who do not believe progressives should back LaFollette's progressive candidacy for President in 1924. There are four sections of this argument "LaFollette Party Socialistic Not Progressive", "LaFollette for Party Regularity in 1912", "Would Deprive People of Electing Their President", and "LaFollette Program Would Wreck U.S. Constitution". The pamphlet was signed by 48 names. The back page has a quote from LaFollete about not supporting Roosevelt in 1912. Beneath the quote is black letters spelling "Issued by the REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE Chicago, ILL.". Union imprint lower center bottom of back page.

Title: Herbert Hoover/Charles Curtis Button
Date: 1928
Description: Button with oval portraits of Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis. Hoover's portrait has the words "For President Herbert Hoover" while Charles' portrait has "For Vice President Charles Curtis." An American flag hangs behind each portrait.

Title: Hoover/Curtis Button
Date: 1928
Description: Rectangular button reading "Hoover Curtis," framed by black and white images of both presidential candidate Herbert Hoover and vice presidential candidate Charles Curtis.

Title: Coolidge and Dawes - Red White and Blue Button
Date: 1924
Description: 7/8-inch pin back, red, white and blue button featuring the words, "Coolidge and Dawes" promoting their campaign for the 1924 presidential election.

Title: Herbert Hoover Gold Pin
Date: 1928
Description: 7/8-inch, gold pin featuring profile portrait of President Herbert Hoover in promotion of Hoover's 1928 presidential campaign. Reverse of pin has inscription for Metallic Art Company (New York, N.Y.)

Title: Keep Coolidge Button
Date: 1924
Description: 7/8-inch, pin back button featuring black and white portrait of President Calvin Coolidge with the words "Keep Coolidge" written along the bottom in promotion of President Calvin Coolidge's 1924 presidential campaign.

Title: Coolidge Elephant Button
Date: 1924
Description: Stud back, dark metal button in the shape of an elephant with "Coolidge" written along the side of the elephant's body in promotion of President Calvin Coolidge's 1924 presidential campaign.

Title: For President/Vice President, Coolidge and Dawes Button
Date: 1924
Description: 7/8-inch pin back, white button with black and white portraits of President Calvin Coolidge and running mate, Charles G. Dawes encased in ovals for their 1924 campaign. Reverse has paperback label for The Whitehead and Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)

Title: John W. Davis for President Button
Date: 1924
Description: 7/8-inch pin back button with black and white portrait of presidential candidate, John W. Davis for his 1924 campaign. Reverse has paperback label for The Whitehead and Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)

Title: La Follette & Wheeler Pin
Date: 1924
Description: Bronze, circular button with profile portraits of Robert M La Follette and Burton K. Wheeler. Pin used in Follette's 1924 presidential campaign. Reverse button has inscriptions for Green Duck Company (Chicago, Il.)

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