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1. XX-0700a-b - Pendant, Fraternal

   a) Pendant or medallion; gold-plated round flat piece; Masonic emblem at center with two small faceted gemstones; inscription on back: "Presented to John H. Goddard AL 5911 By Weston Lodge No. 22, A.F. & A.M."; at top is hole with gold metal jump ring for hanging; b) corresponding box; blue & white speckled oval hinged cardboard box with velvet padded interior; not dated. NOTE - John H. Goddard was named "Master" of the Weston Lodge in 1911.

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2. XX-0706a-b - Cable, Telecommunication

   a) Piece of "Atlantic Telegraph Cable As Guaranteed By Tiffany & Co., Broadway, New York"; section of steel cables around copper cables at center; ends capped in brass bands; band at center has above text in raised lettering; b) corresponding photocopy of letter of authenticity, verifiying piece of cable is authentic; dated August 21, 1858, and signed by Cyrus W. Field; tan small rectangular piece of paper with black printing, mounted to off-whit...

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3. XX-0715a-b - Camera, Folding

   a) Eastman Kodak Folding Pocket Camera, No. 3-A, Model C; folding camera with bellows; "Serial No. 402647" on back of release; stamped on inside of back plate and inside of camera behind roller; autographic plate for marking film; b) black leather case; adjustable carrying strap; brass clasp.

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4. XX-0718 - Medal

   "United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation"; round medal attached by pin to red, white & blue ribbon; has image of ship on obverse side, with inscription: "Given in recognition of extraordinary effort in ship construction in time of the nation's need"; inscribed on reverse: "Camden, May 15, 1918, World's Record 'S.S. Tuchahoe' launched in 27 days, completed in 37 days at the yard of New York Shipbuilding Corporation."

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5. XX-0723 - Spoon, Souvenir

   From Bega, Australia; silver small spoon with color emblem of Memorial Clock in Bega, attached to handle end; date unknown (pre-1969). From the exhibit "The Story of Littleton in 125 Objects": Brought home from Bega, Australia by Mrs. Lois Barker, this spoon was given to the Littleton Historical Society in 1961. Bega is Littleton's Sister City and, every few years, one of the cities hosts guest citizens from the other. This spoon shows Bega M...

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6. XX-0724 - Medal, Commemorative

   Commemorative medal; silver-colored coin-like piece, with "One Hundredth Anniversary 1861 Freemasonry In Colorado 1961" and Masonic emblem on front in raised lettering; on reverse: "Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the M.W. Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Colorado, August 2, 1961" also in raised lettering.

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7. XX-0734 - Money, Paper

   "United Colonies Continental Currency Five Dollars"; off-white rectangular paper with brown ornate printing; printed below is "This Bill entitles the Bearer to receive Five Spanish Milled Dollars, or the Value therof in Gold or Silver, according to a Resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776."; ornate text border on all 4 sides of front, with round image to left of thorny bush and hand and Latin saying (see Notes); ink ser...

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8. XX-0756 - Medal, Commemorative

   Victory Liberty Loan Medal; small silver-colored round flat coin-like medal; on front: "Victory Liberty Loan" with image of US Treasury Building and eagle with spread wings clasping bunch of arrows and olive sprigs; on reverse: "Awarded By The U.S. Treasury Department For Patriotic Service In Behalf Of The Liberty Loans Made From Captured German Cannon"; small raised border around top & bottom edges; hole drilled through top for ribbon (missing...

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9. XX-0758a-i - Scale

   Small metal box containing scale and weights; box is painted black on the outside and lid has gold leaf design around entire edge, with gold eagle in the center; scale has 5 1/2" long beam with two pans attached to the beam with green cord; seven varying weights, each marked with the symbol indicating weight; type of scale used to weight gold.

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10. XX-0772 - Poster

    "Over The Top"; rectangular paper poster with color illustrated image of WWI soldiers in battle on ground, with airplanes and bombs exploding in the air; "Over The Top" printed near bottom of poster; by E.G. Renesch, Chicago; 1918.

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11. XX-0784 - Collar

    Woman's beige stand-up collar or neckband; 6 one-half inch bands of fabric joined by embroidery stitches at top and closing edged with lace; boned at each side; closure at back with 3 hooks and eyes; front center has decorative bow with 2 bands of lace-covered fabric looped through 3 small gold metal buckles; appears handmade.

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12. XX-0785 - Collar

    Woman's white ribbon lace stand-up collar or neckband; boned in 6 areas; closure at back; center front has 3 lace and net drop decorative pieces.

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13. XX-0789 - Map

    "This is Littleton Colorado Map and Street Guide"; rectangular off-white folded paper map with black & green printing; illustrated image on map front of man in denim and shirt leaning on mailbox, overlooking fields, with city and mountains in distance; "Published Annually by Littleton Chamber of Commerce" near bottom, with "1958" handwritten in ink; contains mpas, "The Story of Littleton", and lists local features such as the 1958 Centennial Race...

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14. XX-0790 - Certificate, Achievement

    "Certificate of Scholarship" from School District 6 to Edwin Bemis, certifying that he had passed to fourth grade, "B class" at "Littleton school"; small off-white rectangular paper with black ink printing and black ink handwritten text; Teacher: Josepha Lilley, Principal: M.E. Eagleton, dated June 4, 1897; "Public Schools Distrct No. 6 Arapahoe County, Colorado" printed to left side; back side is blank. From the exhibit "The Story of Littleto...

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15. XX-0797 - Ticket

    "The Littleton Area Historical Society's Train Robber Dinner"; small rectangular green textured cardstock with black printing; held at "Littleton High School Cafeteria Wednesday, October 19, 1960 7:00 P.M. $2 Per Person No. 100"; back side is white, and blank.

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16. XX-0819 - Calendar

    "Season's Greetings", and "Valley Coal and Feed, Hay-Grain-Straw-Salt Phone 34, 360 W. Main St., Littleton, Colo."; cardstock cover with illustrated winter scene of men taking christmas tree off of wagon in front of house; illustrated image for each 2 months, and includes pages for farm records, weather forecasts, and farming information; advertisement for "For Victory Buy U.S. War Bonds and Stamps" on back, with illustration of US flag; promotio...

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17. XX-0831.001 - Doily

    Doily; white round linen; 8" linen center, 2 1/4" wide crocheted scalloped edging; date unknown. See related item: XX-0831.002 (identical doily).

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18. XX-0833 - Blouse

    Woman's white cotton, long-sleeved blouse; stand-up collar; tiny tucks and elaborate cutwork at front and back; back closure with 11 small pearl buttons; 2 buttons for closure at each wrist.

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19. XX-0837.001 - Pass

    Railroad pass; "Colorado & Southern Railway Company"; small cream-colored rectangular cardstock card with red and black printing; No. A 1822; railroad logo embossed and printed in red and gold in upper left corner; "1903" in upper right corner; Mr. H.G. Thurman, - Complimentary." typewritten in black ink on form at center; printed signature for railroad's President & General Manager "Frank Trumbull"; back side has illegible signature handwritten ...

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20. XX-0837.002 - Pass

    Railroad pass; "Colorado & Southern Railway Company"; small peach-colored rectangular cardstock card with red and black printing; No. B 82; railroad logo embossed and printed in black at top center; "1904" printed in red in upper right corner; "Mr. H.G. Thurman, - -Complimentary, Stations in Colorado, December 31," typewritten in black ink on form at center; printed signature for railroad's President & General Manager "Frank Trumbull"; back side ...

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