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- Set of Medals Awarded to Henry Ford, 1928 - Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was endorsed by many civic and corporate associations. This set of medals from an unknown organization acknowledges his use of science to further the manufacturing advances to all types of industry.
- 1928
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Set of Medals Awarded to Henry Ford, 1928
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was endorsed by many civic and corporate associations. This set of medals from an unknown organization acknowledges his use of science to further the manufacturing advances to all types of industry.
- Cyclist Eugene Valentine with Bicycle and Medals, 1870-1887 - Cyclist Eugene Valentine posed with his high-wheel bicycle in this 1887 cabinet card photograph. Valentine adorned his jersey with a number of medals and pins probably awarded at cycling competitions. Three trophies also appear in the image.
- December 29, 1887
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Cyclist Eugene Valentine with Bicycle and Medals, 1870-1887
Cyclist Eugene Valentine posed with his high-wheel bicycle in this 1887 cabinet card photograph. Valentine adorned his jersey with a number of medals and pins probably awarded at cycling competitions. Three trophies also appear in the image.
- Bicycling Medals, 1904 - 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
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Bicycling Medals, 1904
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.
- 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.
- Bicycle Racer Timothy L. Connolly, with Medals, circa 1892 - Timothy L. Connolly, with his brother Daniel, raced bicycles in the early 1890s. Connolly won numerous prizes, racing for athletic clubs in Boston and New York. Sporting a jersey with an athletic club patch -- most likely for the Trimount Athletic Club of Boston -- Connolly posed for this photograph with a chest full of medals.
- circa 1892
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Bicycle Racer Timothy L. Connolly, with Medals, circa 1892
Timothy L. Connolly, with his brother Daniel, raced bicycles in the early 1890s. Connolly won numerous prizes, racing for athletic clubs in Boston and New York. Sporting a jersey with an athletic club patch -- most likely for the Trimount Athletic Club of Boston -- Connolly posed for this photograph with a chest full of medals.
- Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 1925 National Encampment in Grand Rapids, Michigan Badge - The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- September 01, 1925
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 1925 National Encampment in Grand Rapids, Michigan Badge
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- Advertising Layout Photograph of Heinz Exposition Medals and Awards, May 12, 1909 - From humble beginnings in 1869 to becoming a household name by the turn of the century, H.J. Heinz remained committed to producing high-quality products. The company traveled to many expositions and world's fairs to exhibit and promote its products, winning numerous awards, medals, and accolades along the way. This advertising layout features a collection of these awards and medals won by the company.
- May 12, 1909
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Advertising Layout Photograph of Heinz Exposition Medals and Awards, May 12, 1909
From humble beginnings in 1869 to becoming a household name by the turn of the century, H.J. Heinz remained committed to producing high-quality products. The company traveled to many expositions and world's fairs to exhibit and promote its products, winning numerous awards, medals, and accolades along the way. This advertising layout features a collection of these awards and medals won by the company.
- Letter from Ulysses S. Grant to Julius A. Skelton, 1884 -
- November 25, 1884
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Letter from Ulysses S. Grant to Julius A. Skelton, 1884
- Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Membership Badge, 1888-1901 - The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
- 1888-1901
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Membership Badge, 1888-1901
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a Civil War Union veterans' organization formed in 1866. Local G.A.R. posts sprang up in small towns and big cities, where members came together for camaraderie. G.A.R. members also sponsored Civil War monuments, and pledged to assist needy veterans and their families. By 1890--at its peak--over 400,000 Civil War veterans were G.A.R. members.
- Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) Conductor Badge, 1883-1920 - In 1883, the Woman's Relief Corp (WRC) was recognized as an auxiliary organization to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Civil War Union veterans' association. The WRC not only supported the G.A.R.'s mission to aid Union veterans, but also assisted former Army nurses and promoted patriotism through education. WRC conventions were usually held at the same time as the ones for the G.A.R.
- 1883-1920
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Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) Conductor Badge, 1883-1920
In 1883, the Woman's Relief Corp (WRC) was recognized as an auxiliary organization to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Civil War Union veterans' association. The WRC not only supported the G.A.R.'s mission to aid Union veterans, but also assisted former Army nurses and promoted patriotism through education. WRC conventions were usually held at the same time as the ones for the G.A.R.