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- Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866 - In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
- 1861-1865
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Civil War Commemorative Medal Awarded to Veteran Thomas Nolan, 1866
In 1866, the state of Ohio authorized production of medals to honor those soldiers who had re-enlisted during the Civil War. These bronze medals were engraved on the back with the name and company of the veteran volunteer. This medal, without its ribbon, belonged to Thomas Nolan of Company G, 17th Ohio Infantry Regiment.
- 12-Pound Howitzer Captured by the 17th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Hanover, Virginia, 1862 - Mathew Brady provided extraordinary documentation of the American Civil War by bringing photographers and a portable photographic studio right to the battlefields. Many of these images were reproduced and sold as carte-de-visite photographs or stereographs (which appeared three-dimensional when viewed through a stereoscope), bringing--for the first time--scenes of war and its harsh realities directly into American homes.
- May 27, 1862
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12-Pound Howitzer Captured by the 17th Regiment, New York Volunteers, Hanover, Virginia, 1862
Mathew Brady provided extraordinary documentation of the American Civil War by bringing photographers and a portable photographic studio right to the battlefields. Many of these images were reproduced and sold as carte-de-visite photographs or stereographs (which appeared three-dimensional when viewed through a stereoscope), bringing--for the first time--scenes of war and its harsh realities directly into American homes.
- Snare Drum Used by Frank G. Campbell, 17th Michigan Infantry Regiment, 1864 - A military drum provided rhythm for marching and was an important signaling device for troops in battle. This Civil War drum belonged to Frank G. Campbell, a member of the 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The names of the battles in which his unit participated are painted on the side of the drum.
- 1864
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Snare Drum Used by Frank G. Campbell, 17th Michigan Infantry Regiment, 1864
A military drum provided rhythm for marching and was an important signaling device for troops in battle. This Civil War drum belonged to Frank G. Campbell, a member of the 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The names of the battles in which his unit participated are painted on the side of the drum.
- War of 1812 Era Canteen - This "barrel" type canteen, constructed with wooden slats and a metal band, is inscribed Jos Allison (presumably the owner) and September 17, 1814. This was the date of the Battle of Fort Erie, located on the Niagara River in Ontario, Canada. Here, American forces repulsed a British siege in one of the last engagements of the War of 1812's Niagara campaign.
- September 17, 1814
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War of 1812 Era Canteen
This "barrel" type canteen, constructed with wooden slats and a metal band, is inscribed Jos Allison (presumably the owner) and September 17, 1814. This was the date of the Battle of Fort Erie, located on the Niagara River in Ontario, Canada. Here, American forces repulsed a British siege in one of the last engagements of the War of 1812's Niagara campaign.
- Bicycle Racing Medals, 1904-1909 - Cyclists in the late 1800s and early 1900s joined clubs to promote bicycle issues, to tour the countryside, and -- for many athletic young men -- to race. Club members proudly displayed badges and medals that recalled their racing accomplishments. Henry McWhirter, a member of San Francisco's New Century Wheelmen, wore these competition bars.
- 1904-1909
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Bicycle Racing Medals, 1904-1909
Cyclists in the late 1800s and early 1900s joined clubs to promote bicycle issues, to tour the countryside, and -- for many athletic young men -- to race. Club members proudly displayed badges and medals that recalled their racing accomplishments. Henry McWhirter, a member of San Francisco's New Century Wheelmen, wore these competition bars.
- Program, 17th Santa Barbara Road Races, May 1962 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection of event programs documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This program is from a series of races held at the airport near Santa Barbara, California, in late May 1962. The California Region of the Sports Car Club of America organized the event.
- 26 May 1962 - 27 May 1962
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Program, 17th Santa Barbara Road Races, May 1962
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection of event programs documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This program is from a series of races held at the airport near Santa Barbara, California, in late May 1962. The California Region of the Sports Car Club of America organized the event.
- Official Program of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 17th International Sweepstakes 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1929 - The seventeenth Indianapolis 500 took place on May 30, 1929. Driver Ray Keech earned the checkered flag in the Simplex Piston Ring Special. An accident on lap ten claimed driver Bill Spence's life. Keech himself died in a racing accident just two weeks later. Maude A. Yagle, who owned Keech's car, became the first female owner to win the Indy 500.
- May 30, 1929
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Official Program of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 17th International Sweepstakes 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1929
The seventeenth Indianapolis 500 took place on May 30, 1929. Driver Ray Keech earned the checkered flag in the Simplex Piston Ring Special. An accident on lap ten claimed driver Bill Spence's life. Keech himself died in a racing accident just two weeks later. Maude A. Yagle, who owned Keech's car, became the first female owner to win the Indy 500.
- Buck Rogers Comic Strip Characters and Space Vehicles, Cocomalt Premium, circa 1934 - The R.B. Davis Company created this poster premium in the 1930s. The company manufactured Cocomalt, a chocolate powder stirred into milk, and sponsored the radio show <em>Buck Rogers in the 25th Century</em>. The poster features the then-known solar system and the adventures of the fictional hero Buck Rogers.
- circa 1934
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Buck Rogers Comic Strip Characters and Space Vehicles, Cocomalt Premium, circa 1934
The R.B. Davis Company created this poster premium in the 1930s. The company manufactured Cocomalt, a chocolate powder stirred into milk, and sponsored the radio show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. The poster features the then-known solar system and the adventures of the fictional hero Buck Rogers.
- Patent Cradle, 1880-1892 -
- 1880-1892
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Patent Cradle, 1880-1892
- Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, 1889-1891 - Lightning and other large surges of electricity can damage power systems and electrical apparatus. A lightning arrester diverts these surges and protects equipment. This lightning arrester made by Westinghouse Electric Company was patterned after one patented by Paul Winsor and Alexander Wurts in 1889. Wurts was one of the leaders in lightning arrester development.
- 1889-1891
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Westinghouse Lightning Arrester, 1889-1891
Lightning and other large surges of electricity can damage power systems and electrical apparatus. A lightning arrester diverts these surges and protects equipment. This lightning arrester made by Westinghouse Electric Company was patterned after one patented by Paul Winsor and Alexander Wurts in 1889. Wurts was one of the leaders in lightning arrester development.