Image depicts Affton Historical Society members showing some of the objects to be auctioned at the French basket picnic to be held Saturday, September 10, at Oakland, the historic Benoist home. From left to right standing are Judy Munn, auction chairwoman, and Hilda "Larry" Reindley, in charge of tickets and reservations. Seated are Mrs. Edna Beezley, Oscar Crecelius, honorary chairmen, and
10 inches by 7 inches comic book with the title "THE GREAT SOCIETY COMIC BOOK". The cover has a caricature of Lyndon B. Johnson as a superhero named "SuperLBJ". The comic book was made by Parallax Comic Books and Pocket Books. It was written by D.J. Arneson and illustrated by Tony Tallarico. The comic book has Lyndon B. Johnson, members of his cabinet and famous political figures in a superhero
7/8-inch, white, pin back button featuring black and white portrait of Charles E. Hughes and which reads, "For Governor, Charles E. Hughes" written across the top. Button used for Hughes' 1906 gubernatorial campaign in New York. Reverse has paperback label for Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
13/16-inch, red, white, and blue, pin back button which reads, "Hughes" in blue lettering for Charles E. Hughes 1916 Presidential campaign. Reverse has paperback label for Whitehead & Hoag Company (Newark, N.J.)
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.)
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.)
Long Beards took over to start Cape Girardeau's 150th anniversary celebration. This rig was in a parade to bury "Rusty D. Razor." The riders (from left, front): Oliver Farrow and Luther Hahs; (rear) Paul Davis and A. B. Crowell.
Cape Girardeau's New City Park and Arena Building during recent Southeast Missouri District Fair. The 140th Infantry of the Missouri State Guards has headquarters in this building. The St. Louis Browns trained here during the war.
Image depicts the century old Payne-Gentry home at 4211 Fee Fee Rd in Bridgeton being restored by the Bridgeton Historical Commission. The one story, red brick cottage housed Dr. William Elbridge Payne's office (door on the right) where patients came for care at all hours of the night. Donations were made to the City of Bridgeton Historical Fund and tours of the house were arranged through the Historical Commission chairman, Doris Baruzzini.
11/8-inch round, pin back button with black and white portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in a white circle on gold with an eagle overhead and two American flags below. Button has paper back label with St. Louis Button Co., St. Louis and Allied Printing Trades Council 3, Newark (N.J.).
"Afternoon session winners of the spelling bee. From left in front are Kathy Ernst, Margie Kissel, Susan Moss and James Radi. In back, Johnnie May Byrd, Keith Hopkins, Sally Shoemaker, Bill Scroggin and Al Wilson, judge."
Pack of cigarettes (3.5"x2.25"x.75") featuring a blue profile portrait of Michael Dukakis to promote his 1988 presidential candidacy. A red, white and blue stripe flows behind Dukakis’s head.