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- Postcard, "Albertson Public Library, Orlando, Fla., 'The City Beautiful'," 1938 - Until the 20th century, most book collections were not available to everyday Americans. They were either privately owned, accessible only by paid subscription, or stored away haphazardly. Free public libraries began to spread in the early 1900s. For communities able to fund them, public library buildings -- usually among the most imposing structures in town -- became sources of civic pride.

- 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Postcard, "Albertson Public Library, Orlando, Fla., 'The City Beautiful'," 1938
Until the 20th century, most book collections were not available to everyday Americans. They were either privately owned, accessible only by paid subscription, or stored away haphazardly. Free public libraries began to spread in the early 1900s. For communities able to fund them, public library buildings -- usually among the most imposing structures in town -- became sources of civic pride.
- Hallmark "NBA Collection: Orlando Magic" Christmas Ornament, 1998 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

- 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "NBA Collection: Orlando Magic" Christmas Ornament, 1998
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Hallmark "NBA Collection: Orlando Magic" Christmas Ornament, 1997 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

- 1997
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "NBA Collection: Orlando Magic" Christmas Ornament, 1997
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Orange Groves on Lake Concord, Orlando, Florida, 1900-1910 -

- 1900-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Orange Groves on Lake Concord, Orlando, Florida, 1900-1910
- Hallmark "NBA Collection: Orlando Magic" Christmas Ornament, 1999 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

- 1999
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "NBA Collection: Orlando Magic" Christmas Ornament, 1999
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Print, Used at the Contemporary Resort Hotel at Walt Disney World, circa 1973 - Mary Blair was the artist for this silkscreen print, used in a guest room at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World. It was adapted from a massive tile mural she had created for this resort's central atrium. Mary's depictions of Native Americans might be criticized as racial stereotyping, but at the time they were thought to exude a sense of playful exuberance.

- circa 1973
- Collections - Artifact
Print, Used at the Contemporary Resort Hotel at Walt Disney World, circa 1973
Mary Blair was the artist for this silkscreen print, used in a guest room at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World. It was adapted from a massive tile mural she had created for this resort's central atrium. Mary's depictions of Native Americans might be criticized as racial stereotyping, but at the time they were thought to exude a sense of playful exuberance.
- Mike Wallace, Chevy Trucks Challenge, Walt Disney World Speedway, January 18, 1998 - Mike Wallace debuted in NASCAR's minor league Busch Series in 1990 and, over the next 30 years, earned four wins and 66 top-ten finishes. Wallace began racing in NASCAR's truck series when it launched in 1995. He appeared in 115 truck races over 14 years. Wallace also ran 197 races in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series from 1991 through 2015.

- January 18, 1998
- Collections - Artifact
Mike Wallace, Chevy Trucks Challenge, Walt Disney World Speedway, January 18, 1998
Mike Wallace debuted in NASCAR's minor league Busch Series in 1990 and, over the next 30 years, earned four wins and 66 top-ten finishes. Wallace began racing in NASCAR's truck series when it launched in 1995. He appeared in 115 truck races over 14 years. Wallace also ran 197 races in NASCAR's top-level Cup Series from 1991 through 2015.
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Dolphin Model, 1988 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.

- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Dolphin Model, 1988
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Shaquille O'Neal" Christmas Ornament, 1995 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

- 1995
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Shaquille O'Neal" Christmas Ornament, 1995
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels Light Fixture, 1990 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.

- 1990
- Collections - Artifact
Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels Light Fixture, 1990
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.