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- "Souvenir of Detroit" -
- 1884
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"Souvenir of Detroit"
- Centennial Souvenir Bookmark, 1876 - America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark depicting the Liberty Bell--an icon of American independence.
- circa 1876
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Centennial Souvenir Bookmark, 1876
America's first official World's Fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this woven silk bookmark depicting the Liberty Bell--an icon of American independence.
- HemisFair Souvenir Plate, 1968 - The 1968 World's Fair celebrated the cultural heritage of the New World. The fair's theme -- "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas" -- was well suited for the ethnically diverse host city of San Antonio, Texas. This souvenir plate displays buildings and scenes from the fair formed in the shape of the State of Texas.
- 1968
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HemisFair Souvenir Plate, 1968
The 1968 World's Fair celebrated the cultural heritage of the New World. The fair's theme -- "The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas" -- was well suited for the ethnically diverse host city of San Antonio, Texas. This souvenir plate displays buildings and scenes from the fair formed in the shape of the State of Texas.
- Postcard, "Central Library, Univeristy of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.," 1914 -
- 1914
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Postcard, "Central Library, Univeristy of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.," 1914
- Souvenirs from "Young Tom Edison" Movie Premiere and "Edison Days" Celebration in Port Huron, Michigan, February 10-11, 1940 - In February 1940, MGM premiered its film <EM>Young Tom Edison</EM> in Edison's boyhood home of Port Huron, Michigan. The movie starred Mickey Rooney as the young inventor. Rooney and other dignitaries arrived in Port Huron on a train lent by Henry Ford. The train followed the same route traveled by Edison in his youth when he sold candy and newspapers to passengers.
- February 11, 1940
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Souvenirs from "Young Tom Edison" Movie Premiere and "Edison Days" Celebration in Port Huron, Michigan, February 10-11, 1940
In February 1940, MGM premiered its film Young Tom Edison in Edison's boyhood home of Port Huron, Michigan. The movie starred Mickey Rooney as the young inventor. Rooney and other dignitaries arrived in Port Huron on a train lent by Henry Ford. The train followed the same route traveled by Edison in his youth when he sold candy and newspapers to passengers.
- Souvenir Brochure, "Souvenir of Your Trip through the Ford Rouge Plant," December 1937 - Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- December 01, 1939
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Souvenir Brochure, "Souvenir of Your Trip through the Ford Rouge Plant," December 1937
Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- Souvenir Brochure, "Souvenir of Your Trip through the Ford Rouge Plant," September 1936 - Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- September 01, 1936
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Souvenir Brochure, "Souvenir of Your Trip through the Ford Rouge Plant," September 1936
Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- Souvenir Book, "Detroit, Michigan," 1900 -
- 1900
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Souvenir Book, "Detroit, Michigan," 1900
- Franklin, Pennsylvania Centennial Souvenir, 1895 - In 1795, the town of Franklin, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, was laid out around a small military post in northwestern Pennsylvania. One hundred years later, citizens celebrated their city's beginnings. Community boosters planned centennial events, published histories in local newspapers and created commemorative souvenirs, like this medal.
- 1895
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Franklin, Pennsylvania Centennial Souvenir, 1895
In 1795, the town of Franklin, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, was laid out around a small military post in northwestern Pennsylvania. One hundred years later, citizens celebrated their city's beginnings. Community boosters planned centennial events, published histories in local newspapers and created commemorative souvenirs, like this medal.
- "Souvenir of Detroit," circa 1891 -
- circa 1891
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"Souvenir of Detroit," circa 1891