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- History Outside the Box: Voices from the Past - Henry Ford sought a way to teach about everyday life. He did so by not only collecting the objects but by setting out to collect memories. This was done by instructing museum assistants H.M Cordell and J.A. Humberstone to create a questionnaire.
- May 17, 2024
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History Outside the Box: Voices from the Past
Henry Ford sought a way to teach about everyday life. He did so by not only collecting the objects but by setting out to collect memories. This was done by instructing museum assistants H.M Cordell and J.A. Humberstone to create a questionnaire.
- Peace Corps Volunteer Questionnaire, 1964 - President John F. Kennedy recognized the Peace Corps as an opportunity to spread goodwill and as a positive weapon against the Cold War. Established March 1, 1961, by 1964 the program received over 45,000 applications--a record not surpassed in following years. People interested in contributing to the Peace Corps that year could apply using this U.S. government questionnaire.
- September 18, 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Peace Corps Volunteer Questionnaire, 1964
President John F. Kennedy recognized the Peace Corps as an opportunity to spread goodwill and as a positive weapon against the Cold War. Established March 1, 1961, by 1964 the program received over 45,000 applications--a record not surpassed in following years. People interested in contributing to the Peace Corps that year could apply using this U.S. government questionnaire.
- E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Co. Sample Book, "Illustrations of the Use of Spun Rayon Yarns in Fabrics," October 6, 1937 -
- October 06, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Co. Sample Book, "Illustrations of the Use of Spun Rayon Yarns in Fabrics," October 6, 1937
- How to Care for Carpets of Du Pont Nylon, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
How to Care for Carpets of Du Pont Nylon, circa 1960
- Hallmark "LIONEL I-400E Blue Comet Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2001 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2001
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "LIONEL I-400E Blue Comet Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2001
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- I.B.P.O.E.W., "Pride of Alabama" Lodge 1170" Fez, Selma, Alabama -
- 1955-1960
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I.B.P.O.E.W., "Pride of Alabama" Lodge 1170" Fez, Selma, Alabama
- NASCAR Jacket, 2010 - NASCAR's popularity soared in the 1990s and 2000s. With its fan base growing in size and diversity, the sport attracted new sponsors. Traditional automotive-related brands, like DuPont and Sunoco, were joined by non-automotive brands like Sprint, Tyvek, Pepsi and even the National Guard. NASCAR-themed souvenirs, like this jacket, increased sponsors' reach beyond race day.
- 2010
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NASCAR Jacket, 2010
NASCAR's popularity soared in the 1990s and 2000s. With its fan base growing in size and diversity, the sport attracted new sponsors. Traditional automotive-related brands, like DuPont and Sunoco, were joined by non-automotive brands like Sprint, Tyvek, Pepsi and even the National Guard. NASCAR-themed souvenirs, like this jacket, increased sponsors' reach beyond race day.
- U.S. Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Negro Welfare, Industrial Questionnaire, circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
U.S. Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Negro Welfare, Industrial Questionnaire, circa 1930
- 1964 Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Continental and Thunderbird Exterior Colors - Ford Motor Company's color sample cards provided dealers and customers with a look at exterior color options for Ford automobiles. The cards contained paint samples of available exterior finishes. Color options presented in early-release advanced cards were always subject to change.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
1964 Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Continental and Thunderbird Exterior Colors
Ford Motor Company's color sample cards provided dealers and customers with a look at exterior color options for Ford automobiles. The cards contained paint samples of available exterior finishes. Color options presented in early-release advanced cards were always subject to change.
- Long Island Historical Museum, Book, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Long Island Historical Museum, Book, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.