Search
- Program, "Old Settlers' Party of the Copper Region of Lake Superior," Phoenix Hotel, Eagle River, Michigan, March 5, 1874 -
- March 05, 1874
- Collections - Artifact
Program, "Old Settlers' Party of the Copper Region of Lake Superior," Phoenix Hotel, Eagle River, Michigan, March 5, 1874
- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
- Collections - Artifact
H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- Commander Richard E. Byrd: Telling His Own Story of the First Flight to the North Pole, June 25, 1926 - On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in the Fokker Tri-Motor <em>Josephine Ford</em>. Following their flight, Byrd and Bennett returned to the United States as heroes, and Byrd presented lectures recounting the polar journey. Though Byrd is generally credited with success, controversy remains over whether he reached the actual pole.
- June 25, 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Commander Richard E. Byrd: Telling His Own Story of the First Flight to the North Pole, June 25, 1926
On May 9, 1926, explorer Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett flew toward the North Pole in the Fokker Tri-Motor Josephine Ford. Following their flight, Byrd and Bennett returned to the United States as heroes, and Byrd presented lectures recounting the polar journey. Though Byrd is generally credited with success, controversy remains over whether he reached the actual pole.
- George Devol at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1989 - George Devol, pictured here, was a prolific inventor. Among his early achievements were an automatic door, a photoelectric bar code reader and a magnetic recording system -- a key component in his programmable devices. In 1954, Devol submitted a patent application for his most notable invention -- the first industrial robot. The patent, 2988237, was issued in 1961.
- 1989
- Collections - Artifact
George Devol at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1989
George Devol, pictured here, was a prolific inventor. Among his early achievements were an automatic door, a photoelectric bar code reader and a magnetic recording system -- a key component in his programmable devices. In 1954, Devol submitted a patent application for his most notable invention -- the first industrial robot. The patent, 2988237, was issued in 1961.
- Sean Sherman Delivering his Keynote to the Agricultural Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 5, 2025 - <body>Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota nation, found success as an executive chef, and channeled that into advocacy for indigenous foodways as The Sioux Chef. He earned several James Beard awards for his leadership, for his first cookbook, <i>The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen</i> (2017) and for the restaurant Owamni, owned by the not-for-profit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). </body>
- June 05, 2025
- Collections - Artifact
Sean Sherman Delivering his Keynote to the Agricultural Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 5, 2025
Sean Sherman, a member of the Oglala Lakota nation, found success as an executive chef, and channeled that into advocacy for indigenous foodways as The Sioux Chef. He earned several James Beard awards for his leadership, for his first cookbook, The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen (2017) and for the restaurant Owamni, owned by the not-for-profit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS). - Talks Given on The Ford Sunday Evening Hour, September 1940-May 1941 - Launched in 1934, the <em>Ford Sunday Evening Hour</em> radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. Henry Ford asked his friend and advisor William J. Cameron to write and deliver these messages. Cameron, who composed the anti-Semitic articles for <em>The Dearborn Independent</em>, now peddled softer populist views--avoiding extremes and any direct attacks on politicians, ethnic groups, or Wall Street financiers.
- June 01, 1941
- Collections - Artifact
Talks Given on The Ford Sunday Evening Hour, September 1940-May 1941
Launched in 1934, the Ford Sunday Evening Hour radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. Henry Ford asked his friend and advisor William J. Cameron to write and deliver these messages. Cameron, who composed the anti-Semitic articles for The Dearborn Independent, now peddled softer populist views--avoiding extremes and any direct attacks on politicians, ethnic groups, or Wall Street financiers.
- Talks Given on The Ford Sunday Evening Hour, September 1941-March 1942 - Launched in 1934, the <em>Ford Sunday Evening Hour</em> radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. Henry Ford asked his friend and advisor William J. Cameron to write and deliver these messages. Cameron, who composed the anti-Semitic articles for <em>The Dearborn Independent</em>, now peddled softer populist views--avoiding extremes and any direct attacks on politicians, ethnic groups, or Wall Street financiers.
- April 01, 1942
- Collections - Artifact
Talks Given on The Ford Sunday Evening Hour, September 1941-March 1942
Launched in 1934, the Ford Sunday Evening Hour radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. Henry Ford asked his friend and advisor William J. Cameron to write and deliver these messages. Cameron, who composed the anti-Semitic articles for The Dearborn Independent, now peddled softer populist views--avoiding extremes and any direct attacks on politicians, ethnic groups, or Wall Street financiers.
- Address to Mr. Henry J. Heinz on the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of H. J. Heinz Company, 1909 - H.J. Heinz was beloved by his business colleagues and employees. This address was made to Heinz during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the H.J. Heinz Company. The address praises Heinz for his character, determination, and success, and mentions the presentation of a commemorative cup with the hope that it would become a family heirloom and reminder of the occasion.
- 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Address to Mr. Henry J. Heinz on the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of H. J. Heinz Company, 1909
H.J. Heinz was beloved by his business colleagues and employees. This address was made to Heinz during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the H.J. Heinz Company. The address praises Heinz for his character, determination, and success, and mentions the presentation of a commemorative cup with the hope that it would become a family heirloom and reminder of the occasion.
- Broadside, "President Lincoln's Farewell Address to His Old Neighbors, Springfield, February 12, 1861" - One of the most memorable and emotional of Abraham Lincoln's speeches was his extemporaneous farewell to the citizens of Springfield, Illinois, on his departure to Washington. The speech was made on the train platform during a driving rainstorm. Three variations exist, one quickly penned by the President-elect as the train pulled out of the station; this version, published in <EM>Harper's Weekly</EM> on February 23, 1861, and printed as a memorial broadside in 1865; and a longer version published in the <EM>Illinois State Journal</EM> on February 12, 1861.
- February 12, 1861
- Collections - Artifact
Broadside, "President Lincoln's Farewell Address to His Old Neighbors, Springfield, February 12, 1861"
One of the most memorable and emotional of Abraham Lincoln's speeches was his extemporaneous farewell to the citizens of Springfield, Illinois, on his departure to Washington. The speech was made on the train platform during a driving rainstorm. Three variations exist, one quickly penned by the President-elect as the train pulled out of the station; this version, published in Harper's Weekly on February 23, 1861, and printed as a memorial broadside in 1865; and a longer version published in the Illinois State Journal on February 12, 1861.
- World War I Poster, "Buy Liberty Bonds," circa 1917 - During the First World War, Abraham Lincoln's reputation extended to the international arena. For, who could more perfectly symbolize the international fight for freedom--the fight to make the world safe for democracy--than America's own Abraham Lincoln? Excerpts of his most stirring speeches were revived on posters, encouraging Americans to "Buy Liberty Bonds" and "Save Food for World Relief."
- 1917
- Collections - Artifact
World War I Poster, "Buy Liberty Bonds," circa 1917
During the First World War, Abraham Lincoln's reputation extended to the international arena. For, who could more perfectly symbolize the international fight for freedom--the fight to make the world safe for democracy--than America's own Abraham Lincoln? Excerpts of his most stirring speeches were revived on posters, encouraging Americans to "Buy Liberty Bonds" and "Save Food for World Relief."