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- Barnicoat Fire Association Memorial Day Ribbon, 1889 - Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- 1889
- Collections - Artifact
Barnicoat Fire Association Memorial Day Ribbon, 1889
Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- Baltimore Automobile Show Program, January 1925 - Auto shows have been around nearly as long as the automobile itself. These events gave carmakers an opportunity to share their latest models with the press and the public. They also gave visitors a chance to research their next new-car purchase. This program is from a 1925 show in Maryland organized by the Baltimore Automobile Trade Association.
- 17 January 1925-24 January 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Baltimore Automobile Show Program, January 1925
Auto shows have been around nearly as long as the automobile itself. These events gave carmakers an opportunity to share their latest models with the press and the public. They also gave visitors a chance to research their next new-car purchase. This program is from a 1925 show in Maryland organized by the Baltimore Automobile Trade Association.
- Fifty-Eighth Chicago Auto Show Program, 1966 - The Chicago Auto Show traditionally has been one of the automotive industry's largest. From 1901 to 1935 the event took place at the city's Coliseum. In 1936 the show moved to the International Amphitheatre, where it stayed until 1961. McCormick Place took over as host to the Windy City's auto show in 1962.
- 19 February 1966-27 February 1966
- Collections - Artifact
Fifty-Eighth Chicago Auto Show Program, 1966
The Chicago Auto Show traditionally has been one of the automotive industry's largest. From 1901 to 1935 the event took place at the city's Coliseum. In 1936 the show moved to the International Amphitheatre, where it stayed until 1961. McCormick Place took over as host to the Windy City's auto show in 1962.
- "IGA Flakes Light Tuna" Can Label, 1950-1965 -
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"IGA Flakes Light Tuna" Can Label, 1950-1965
- Alex Dow Presenting Henry Ford with the James Watt International Medal, June 25, 1940 -
- June 25, 1940
- Collections - Artifact
Alex Dow Presenting Henry Ford with the James Watt International Medal, June 25, 1940
- Barnicoat Fire Association Boston, Memorial Day Ribbon, June 9, 1895 - Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.
- June 09, 1895
- Collections - Artifact
Barnicoat Fire Association Boston, Memorial Day Ribbon, June 9, 1895
Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War as a time to remember U.S. military service members who sacrificed their lives for their country. The idea spread to community service organizations--like local fire associations--who observed memorial days to honor fallen members. Dates for these memorial days were usually set to avoid conflicting with the national observance.