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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

Title: Protect the Future of America Card
Date: 1936
Description: 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."

Title: Landon - Knox GOP
Date: 1936
Description: 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.

Title: To Keep the Nation Firm, Give Him Another Term
Date: 1936
Description: 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.

Title: Keep U.S. Out of War Button
Date: 1939
Description: White button with red and blue lettering reading "Keep U.S. Out of War" with a sketch of the contiguous United States in the center.

Title: The Organ Grinder
Date: 1932, 1932
Description: Voice and piano or ukulele score for "The Organ Grinder" by Sam H. Stept.

Title: St. Louis Ain't Got the Blues (No More)
Date: 1933, 1933
Description: Voice and piano or ukulele score for "St. Louis Ain't Got the Blues No More" by Lynn Cowan.

Title: Coming! A Great New Train Service for Two Great Cities The Ozark State Zephyr
Date: 1936, 1936
Description: Advertisement for the Ozark State Zephyr for St. Louis Newspapers, 1936.

Title: "The New Deal" Franklin D. Roosevelt Mug
Description: Ochre-colored barrel mug featuring a profile picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt in a shield. The text reads “The New Deal."

Title: Franklin D. Roosevelt Cigar Box
Description: 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.

Title: "Happy Days are Here Again" Shot Glass
Description: Shot glass featuring a silhouette image of a donkey and the words "Happy Days Are Here."

Title: Letter to Alexander W. Warner from Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles
Date: 1939-12-05
Description: 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

Title: "To Men and Women Who Have Served" Leaflet
Date: 1936
Description: 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

Title: Speed Recovery, Re-Elect Hoover Button
Description: 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.)

Title: Our Dining Car Recipes
Date: 1940, 1940
Description: ca 1940 dining car recipe book from the Southern Pacific Railroaad

Title: The Romance Route to New Orleans and The Historic South
Date: unknown, uknlown
Description: Travel brochure and map of New Orleans, LA.

Title: Green Diamond Chicago-St. Louis 4 Hours 55 Minutes
Date: 1936, 1936
Description: Promotional brochure and timetable for the Illinois Central Green Diamond Train.

Title: San Francisco and the Golden Gate International Exposition
Date: 1939, 1939
Description: Brochure of tour packages from the Lehigh Valley Railroad for the Golden Gate International Exposition

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