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B-1 John W. Barriger III Collection
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.
Newsweek Democratic Convention Scorecard
Title
Newsweek Democratic Convention Scorecard
Date
1956
Description
10 7/8 inches by 13 1/2 inches cardboard card with rounded corners. At the top of the sign is red lettering that reads, "Newsweek". Below is a red bracket with black lettering inside that reads, "know the POLITICAL SCORE read NEWSWEEK". On the back of the sign is black lettering that reads, "Newsweek's DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION SCORE CARD". The majority of the back is taken up by a large graph, with labels across the top reading, "1st BALLOT", "2nd BALLOT", "3rd BALLOT", and, "4th BALLOT"; each section is subdivided into columns for each candidate (Stevenson, Harriman, Symington, and Johnson) . The left side has a label for each state reading, "ALABAMA", "ARIZONA", "ARKANSAS", etc. Much of the 1st and 2nd ballot sections are filled out in pencil and pen, tracking delegates from various states that had voted for various candidates.
Don't Let This Happen to You! Vote for Ike!
Title
Don't Let This Happen to You! Vote for Ike!
Date
1952
Description
Broadside with white and orange background and black text that reads "Don't let this happen to YOU! VOTE for IKE!" with an image of the bottom of a shoe with a hole in its sole. The shoe with the hole belonged to Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower's opponent, Adlai Stevenson II, who was photographed on the campaign trail with a hole in his shoe. Stevenson considered the image a sign of his frugal nature, but opponents used it as a symbol of his inability to care for himself, much less for a country.
Love Came Down at Christmas
Title
Love Came Down at Christmas
Date
1955, 1955
Description
SSA chorus and piano score for "Love Came Down at Christmas" by Gladys Blakely Bush.
10 Reasons to Re-Elect Eisenhower
Title
10 Reasons to Re-Elect Eisenhower
Description
Card with a black & white photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower on the front. The reverse has the title "10 Reasons Why We Should Re-Elect President Dwight D. Eisenhower" followed by a numbered list and Eisenhower slogans "For Peace - Prosperity - Progress Re-Elect Eisenhower-Nixon"
St. Louis Blues
Title
St. Louis Blues
Date
1952, 1952
Description
Voice and piano or ukulele score for "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy.
"I Like Ike" Tie
Title
"I Like Ike" Tie
Description
Grey necktie with the words “I Like Ike” written in blue surrounded by a cluster of 5 stars. These motifs are repeated throughout the tie.
Newsweek's Democratic Convention Score Card
Title
Newsweek's Democratic Convention Score Card
Date
1956
Description
Newsweek paper score card with votes tallied for the 1956 Democratic presidential candidates.
A March to Eisenhower Sheet Music
Title
A March to Eisenhower Sheet Music
Date
1953
Description
11 15/16 inches by 8 7/8 inches white music sheet with cover page. The cover page is white with blue and red letters. At the top is blue letters spelling "A MARCH TO EISENHOWER". Beneath the title are blue letters spelling "WORDS BY HIRAM D. HIRSH MUSIC BY JEWEL M. FRANK". There is an American flag on a pole in the center of the page. Next to the flag are red letters spelling "Souvenir of Inauguration 1953". Below the flag is a photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower. In the background of the cover page is a sketch of the White House. The two inside pages are white with black writing and feature the music and lyrics.
Eisenhower Petition
Title
Eisenhower Petition
Date
1952
Description
Petition in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower, urging for his nomination for president at the 1952 Republican National Convention. In the upper left corner the is a red, white, and blue, striped circle with "We like Ike" printed in blue in the middle. At the top "Americans have faith in Dwight D. Eisenhower, We urge his nomination for President of the UNITED STATES at this Republican Convention. July, 1952" is printed in blue.
Honesty, Integrity Elephant Coin
Title
Honesty, Integrity Elephant Coin
Description
Gold coin with face of an elephant and reads, "Honesty, Integrity." Reverse of coin features the backside of a donkey and reads, "Mink, 5%, Deep Freeze, Tax Scandal" used in opposition to the Harry S. Truman administration.
First Biennial Globe-Democrat Awards Program
Title
First Biennial Globe-Democrat Awards Program
Description
The first page of this program indicates the event, the Meritorious Public Service awards. On the next page is the dinner menu, the music, and the sponsoring club presidents. Third is the presentation program. On the back of the program is the list of recipients.
Slumbercoaches at Coach Fare on the Texas Eagle
Title
Slumbercoaches at Coach Fare on the Texas Eagle
Date
1959, 1959
Description
A brochure from the Missouri Pacific Railroad advertising fares between their lines and the East via Slumbercoaches with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

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