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.
White card with brown print. At the top "Protect the Future of America" is printed. Below are instructions to "Place an x opposite each name" and the header "Republican Ticket". Below is a list of Republican Party candidates and their respective offices. At the bottom is text reading "This is Your guide to good government. Carry it until you vote."
Black pin with yellow text reading "LANDON KNOX". A yellow elephant with the letters "GOP" across its back is between the words. Yellow felt cut in the shape of a sunflower is attached to the back of the button.
Red, white, and blue textile with gold rope hanging from small wooden rod. Textile has a monochrome blue portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt framed by laurels and a ribbon motif below with text reading "EQUALITY LIBERTY JUSTICE". Text above reads "TO KEEP THE NATION FIRM". Text below reads "GIVE HIM ANOTHER TERM". A red and blue border frames the textile with American flag stripes and stars motifs.
Rectangular box (2.5"x9.25"x5.75")with a hinged top featues a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the side and the interior of the top of the box. The box advertises Corona size 100% filter cigars.
9 inches by 7 inches letter from Sumner Welles in response to a letter from Alexander W. Warner. The top left has the seal of the United States Department of State stamped. The top middle has black letters spelling "THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON December 5, 1939". Welles signature followed the end of the body of the letter. The bottom of the letter has black letters spelling "Alexander W. Warner, Esq., 1408 Milam Building, San Antonio, Texas".
9 5/16 inches by 3 13/16 inches white leaflet with black writing. At the top of the front page there are black letters spelling “TO MEN and WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED". In the middle of the front page there is a photo of Alf Landon. Alongside the right hand side of both the front and back there are black stars. Beginning on the front and continuing onto the back, Alf Landon discusses the character of soldiers in times of war representing the best of America but also the need to carry that into times of peace as well. At the bottom of the back page there are black letters spelling "REPUBLICAN SERVICE LEAGUE 920 McCormick Bldg., Chicago". Union imprint on the bottom left of the back page.
7/8-inch, pin back button with white text reading, "Speed Recovery, Re-Elect Hoover" with a red and blue background. Reverse has label for Greenduck Company (Chicago, Il.)