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- Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Catharina Wildanger, 1797 - Early German immigrants created decorative keepsakes to commemorate important family events. These documents, known as Fraktur, usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings of birds, flowers, hearts or other stylized figures. By the late 1700s, some Fraktur had printed elements. This Fraktur commemorates the birth and baptism of Catharina Wildanger from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1751.
- January 07, 1751
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Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Catharina Wildanger, 1797
Early German immigrants created decorative keepsakes to commemorate important family events. These documents, known as Fraktur, usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings of birds, flowers, hearts or other stylized figures. By the late 1700s, some Fraktur had printed elements. This Fraktur commemorates the birth and baptism of Catharina Wildanger from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1751.
- Button, "Equal Partnership in Marriage," 1974 - In the 1970s, women's rights activists rallied against legal inequalities in the workplace, divorce and property rights, and many other areas. Supporters of a constitutional amendment that would guarantee women equal rights with men championed numerous individual causes. This button promoted equality in marriage law.
- 1974
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Button, "Equal Partnership in Marriage," 1974
In the 1970s, women's rights activists rallied against legal inequalities in the workplace, divorce and property rights, and many other areas. Supporters of a constitutional amendment that would guarantee women equal rights with men championed numerous individual causes. This button promoted equality in marriage law.
- Marriage Certificate for Francis Stanger and Elizabeth L. Campbell, circa 1804 -
- circa 1804
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Marriage Certificate for Francis Stanger and Elizabeth L. Campbell, circa 1804
- Letter from Benjamin Franklin to James Read, 1745 -
- August 17, 1745
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Letter from Benjamin Franklin to James Read, 1745
- William Clay Ford and Martha Firestone Obtaining Their Marriage License, June 1947 -
- June 17, 1947
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William Clay Ford and Martha Firestone Obtaining Their Marriage License, June 1947
- Wedding Portrait of Catherine and Benjamin Firestone, 1863 -
- 1863
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Wedding Portrait of Catherine and Benjamin Firestone, 1863
- Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Johannes Popp, 1797 - Early German immigrants created decorative keepsakes to commemorate important family events. These documents, known as Fraktur, usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings of birds, flowers, hearts or other stylized figures. By the late 1700s, some Fraktur had printed elements. Johannes Popp was born and baptized in Europe in 1742. This Fraktur was created many years later after he immigrated to Pennsylvania.
- January 01, 1742
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Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Johannes Popp, 1797
Early German immigrants created decorative keepsakes to commemorate important family events. These documents, known as Fraktur, usually incorporated intricate lettering, elaborate borders and colorful drawings of birds, flowers, hearts or other stylized figures. By the late 1700s, some Fraktur had printed elements. Johannes Popp was born and baptized in Europe in 1742. This Fraktur was created many years later after he immigrated to Pennsylvania.
- Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificate for John D. Howard, circa 1820 - Early European inhabitants in the Valley of Virginia created decorative documents to commemorate important family events. Most of these keepsakes, known as Fraktur, were created by and for German immigrants. Others show influences from the English, Irish or Scot-Irish settlers. This design suggests similarities with German Fraktur, but differs in format, language and imagery -- a blending of art and traditions between the Valley's ethnic populations.
- circa 1820
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Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificate for John D. Howard, circa 1820
Early European inhabitants in the Valley of Virginia created decorative documents to commemorate important family events. Most of these keepsakes, known as Fraktur, were created by and for German immigrants. Others show influences from the English, Irish or Scot-Irish settlers. This design suggests similarities with German Fraktur, but differs in format, language and imagery -- a blending of art and traditions between the Valley's ethnic populations.
- Birth and Marriage Certificate for Jonathan Howard, circa 1820 - Early European inhabitants in the Valley of Virginia created decorative documents to commemorate important family events. Most of these keepsakes, known as Fraktur, were created by and for German immigrants. Others show influences from the English, Irish or Scot-Irish settlers. This design suggests similarities with German Fraktur, but differs in format, language and imagery -- a blending of art and traditions between the Valley's ethnic populations.
- circa 1820
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Birth and Marriage Certificate for Jonathan Howard, circa 1820
Early European inhabitants in the Valley of Virginia created decorative documents to commemorate important family events. Most of these keepsakes, known as Fraktur, were created by and for German immigrants. Others show influences from the English, Irish or Scot-Irish settlers. This design suggests similarities with German Fraktur, but differs in format, language and imagery -- a blending of art and traditions between the Valley's ethnic populations.
- Marriage Certificate for Henry Ford and Clara Bryant, April 11, 1888 - Henry Ford courted Clara Bryant from 1885-1888 before Clara's mother granted her daughter permission to marry. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Samuel W. Frisbie, for a $10 fee. Henry wore a blue suit and Clara a dress she made for the occasion. They were wed in the old-fashioned bay window in the home of Clara's parents, Melvin and Martha Bryant.
- April 11, 1888
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Marriage Certificate for Henry Ford and Clara Bryant, April 11, 1888
Henry Ford courted Clara Bryant from 1885-1888 before Clara's mother granted her daughter permission to marry. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Samuel W. Frisbie, for a $10 fee. Henry wore a blue suit and Clara a dress she made for the occasion. They were wed in the old-fashioned bay window in the home of Clara's parents, Melvin and Martha Bryant.