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  1. Print, Photographic

    Photos, Letters, and Newspaper Clippings Removed From Joseph Dutilh WWII Scrapbook, Page 7, 1944. Page contains seven black-and-white photographs attached to the page (A-G) and several more loose photos, letters, and news clippings (H-X). Photos A-G are street view photos, likely in Argentan, France, and show buildings in varying states of ruin. Loose papers include an informational page about "G.I. RAILROADERS IN EUROPE," a ration card, a St. Ni...

    Record Type: Archive

    Items from Page 7 of Joseph Dutilh's WWII Scrapbook
  2. Binder of documents relating to Julie Barrow's time with National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA), 2001-2006. - Archive

    These documents were complied during the time Julie Barrow worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuaries in San Mateo County. A white 3-ring binder with a white sheet on the front with a round multicolor sticker in the middle of the white sheet with black printed bold text that reads "MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY" around a black background circle with white orca whales. In the middle of...

    Record Type: Archive

  3. Binder of JoAnn Semones' memorablia, 1951-2001 - Archive

    A blue plastic binder with three metal rings inside. These documents were complied throughout JoAnn Semones' life from her 5th birthday to her work as an Ombudsman for the California Department of Aging. Documents include: programs, pamphlets, certificates, school report cards, graduation commencement programs, two envelopes with letters unopened, newsletters as editor (JoAnn, and her sister Vicky) for San Fernando Valley State College (2017.8.40...

    Record Type: Archive

  4. Correspondence, 1975-1987 - Documents

    Correspondence, 1975-1987 The location is Bay Meadows collection, box 7, folder 10.

    Record Type: Archive

    Correspondence, 1975-1987
  5. Daily Times Promotional Letter Opener, c. 1926 - Opener, Letter

    Daily Times Promotional Letter Opener, c. 1926. Brass promotional letter opener engraved with "THE DAILY TIMES / HORACE W. AMPHLETT / SAN MATEO, CALIF." Text is stamped into handle and is surrounded by an engraved border that is Art Deco in style with decorative flowers at both ends.

    Record Type: Object

    Daily Times Promotional Letter Opener, c. 1926
  6. Documents in relation to Julie Barrow's grandfather receiving purple heart and memorial, 1974-1976 - Archive

    Documents in relation to Julie Barrow's grandfather receiving purple heart and memorial, 1974-1976. These documents correspond to Julie Barrow's grandfather, Walter Ralston who received the purple heart in 1974 for his service. Includes clippings, a photocopy of a clipping, a photocopy of the memorial pamphlet, a photocopy of a certificate from Gerald R. Ford to Walter L. Ralston, a correspondence letter to Mrs Walter L Ralston, a picture of Walt...

    Record Type: Archive

    Documents in relation to Julie Barrow's grandfather receiving purple heart and memorial, 1974-1976
  7. EPA newsclippings binder, 1980-1982 - Archive

    A black binder with three metal rings inside. These documents were complied and used to commemorate JoAnn Semones' time working at the Environmenal Protection Agency (EPA). Documents include: letter correspondence, photocopies of articles, newsclippings (including mentions of JoAnn Semones as San Francisco press officer or spokeswoman for EPA), and two business cards of JoAnn Semones at EPA.

    Record Type: Archive

  8. EPA newsclippings binder, 1984-1990 - Archive

    A blue binder with three metal rings inside. These documents were complied and used to commemorate JoAnn Semones' time working at the Environmenal Protection Agency (EPA). Documents include: newsletters, EPA holiday songbook (2017.8.56.2.1), articles (with mentions of JoAnn Semones including one written by her and Bob Jolly (2017.8.56.2.12A-B), letter correspondence including one from Jackie Speier (2017.8.56.2.18), programs, and newsclippings.

    Record Type: Archive

  9. EPA newsclippings binder, 1984-1990 - Archive

    A blue binder with three metal rings inside. These documents were complied and used to commemorate JoAnn Semones' time working at the Environmenal Protection Agency (EPA). Documents include: newsletters, EPA holiday songbook (2017.8.56.2.1), articles (with mentions of JoAnn Semones including one written by her and Bob Jolly (2017.8.56.2.12A-B), letter correspondence including one from Jackie Speier (2017.8.56.2.18), programs, and newsclippings.

    Record Type: Archive

  10. Framed letter from Mamie Eisenhower to Rod McLellan, 1953 - Letter

    Framed letter from Mamie Eisenhower to Rod McLellan, 1953. Framed letter from Mamie Eisenhower to Rod McLellan thanking him for naming a new orchid after her, June 18, 1953. The letter is framed in a small black frame with brown paper backing on the back with two brass rings connected a small metal wire. Inside the frame is a typed letter, possibly from a typewriter and a signature by Mamie Eisenhower, wife to President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Ro...

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    Framed letter from Mamie Eisenhower to Rod McLellan, 1953
  11. Howard Got Mail, c. 1917-1919 - Sketch

    Howard Got Mail, c. 1917-1919. Pencil on off-white paper sketch depicts a close-up of a bald man at a desk or table, looking at an opened letter. He is hunched low over the page, possibly in interest, but more likely in pain. His hands are balled into fists on either side of his head. There is heavy shading throughout. A caption at the bottom reads "Howard got mail."

    Record Type: Object

    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918
  12. Letter from Alvin Page Colby, 1918 - Letter

    Letter from Alvin Page Colby, 1918. Brief note written in cursive pencil on lined paper reads "--So, I didnt get time to write you this evening. / Your / Al".

    Record Type: Archive

    Letter from Alvin Page Colby, 1918
  13. Letter written by Sheriff Heber W. Lampkin - Letter

    Letter written by Sheriff Heber W. Lampkin, 1922-1924. Typewritten letter written by Under Sheriff H.W. Lampkin dated August 12, 1922, requesting consideration for the position of San Mateo County Sheriff. The back of the letter shows cursive script in graphite drafting a short letter to Frank Barnet, president of the California Sheriff's Association, from Lampkin's wife Harriet and daughter Nyda, thanking him for a memorial tribute to Lampkin. T...

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    Letter written by Sheriff Heber W. Lampkin, 1922
  14. NOAA farewell scrapbook, 2006 - Scrapbook

    These documents were complied to commemorate Julie's departure from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) in 2006. Scrapbook is made of fabric with a thin spine. Front and back cover of scrapbook shows a beach with several postcards: a red and white striped lighthouse; a beach chair and an umbrella overlooking the ocean. Also includes starfish, sea weed, clams, rocks in the background. Items in scrapbook includes photos, Julie Ba...

    Record Type: Archive

  15. Residential Mailbox, c. 1926-1929 - Mailbox

    c. 1926-1929 residential mailbox from Everett & Maybelle Schumacher’s home on Warren Road in San Mateo Park in San Mateo, CA. Vertical iron and steel metal mailbox is flat on the back and cylindrical on the front; top is deeper than the bottom. Front is solid iron while back is comprised of a steel plate inserted into grooves on the back. There are two lids. Top lid is shaped like a narrow rectangle and lifts to reveal a slot for postal carri...

    Record Type: Object

    c. 1926-1929 iron mailbox from Everett & Maybelle Schumacher’s home on Warr
  16. Robert Kraiss Memorabilia, c. 1980-2000 - Archive

    Robert Kraiss Memorabilia, c. 1980-2000. Mixed items from Raychemer Robert Kraiss found inside "Centipede Judging" VHS case (2016.15.3.30.1). Items include: Letter, from Bob Kraiss to Tom [no last name], 4/3/00 Shape memory paperclip taped to stationary Group snapshot with Raychem banner Set of 6 business cards for Robert W. Kraiss with various Raychem Corporation job titles

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    Robert Kraiss Memorabilia, c. 1980-2000
  17. Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, 1918 - Sketch

    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, 1918. Pencil on lined off-white paper sketch depicts a man sitting on a cot or hammock, straddling it so his legs hang down on either side. In front of him is a stack of paper. He holds a pen or pencil and has written about half a page. He smokes a long cigarette. In a dialogue bubble above him is written "Cant think of a darn thing to write about." His signature in the bottom right looks like a face, and that face smo...

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    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918
  18. Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, 1918 - Sketch

    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby,1918. Pencil on off-white paper sketch depicts a uniformed man sitting on a dark block. His elbows rest on his knees. One hand supports his head and the other dangles and holds a cigarette. A dialogue box above him says "I'll been Lookin' all day for some Letter But she dont come * !!??!"

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    Sketch by Alvin Page Colby, c. 1917-1918
  19. Steel Punch Die Letter Set, c. 1945-1952 - Punch, Data

    Steel metal punch die numbers and letters used by Charles Chalman of Atherton between 1945-1952 to place ID labels on vending machines that he owned and distributed. Larger 1/4" dies (A-J) fit inside a wooden base (K) with bored cylinder-shaped openings to hold dies. Smaller 1/8" dies (L-P) are loose. Numbers and letters represented include: "7" (A), "8" (B), "0" (C), "2" (D), "4" (E), "3" (F), "1" (G), "6" (H), "5" (I), "T" (J), "3" (L), "1"...

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    c. 1945-1952 Steel Punch Die Letter Set
  20. UIS Homecoming "Outstanding Alumnus" Awards Dinner and Program Scrapbook, August 27-October 17, 1996 - Scrapbook

    UIS Homecoming "Outstanding Alumnus" Awards Dinner and Program Scrapbook, August 27-October 17, 1996. This scrapbook was used to commemorate Julie Barrow receiving the award of Outstanding Alumnus, the highest award granted to an alumni at University of Illinois on September 28, 1996. Includes programs, letters, a small framed photo of Julie Barrow, photos of Julie Barrow and JoAnn Semones, clippings, a newsletter, and a pamphlet. Blue and gold s...

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    UIS Homecoming "Outstanding Alumnus" Awards Dinner and Program Scrapbook, August 27-October 17, 1996
  21. WWII Poster of a woman writing a letter, January 19, 1945 - Poster

    WWII Poster of a woman writing a letter, January 19, 1945. Poster of a photograph of a woman in pink writing a letter with a ink quill with soldiers in uniforms standing above in the green background being handed letters of mail. Above the top of the poster, the painted text in pink, reads "Be with him / at every mail call". The word "every" is underlined. Below the bottom of the poster, the text painted in bold and turquoise, reads "V-MAIL IS P...

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    WWII Poster of a woman writing a letter, January 19, 1945

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