Swatch Black and Gray Zig-Zag

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Text on Button swatch SWISS
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Large black zig-zag with a white outline and red and white watch hands in the center; left and right sides are gray with short, thick horizontal black lines (three on the left and two on the right) and black text on the right-hand side 

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Catalog ID AD1127

Shriver

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Text on Button SHRIVER
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Blue-toned photograph portrait of Sargent Shriver with white text along the bottom right rim

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Robert Sargent Shriver was known for his work in American politics, diplomacy, and activism. Shriver was related to the Kennedy family through his marriage to Eunice Kennedy, sister to former president John F. Kennedy. During the 1950s, Shriver was the director of the Catholic Interracial Council, an organization that worked to desegregate schools. In the 1960s, Shriver worked for the Kennedy presidential administration and sought out candidates for top administrative and ambassadorial positions. From 1961 to 1966, Shriver was the director of the Peace Corps. He was also the first director of the Office of Economic Opportunity after President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the act in 1964. Shriver became the United States ambassador to France in 1968. During the 1972 United States presidential election, Shriver replaced Thomas Eagleton as George McGovern’s vice presidential running mate after it was revealed that Eagleton received electroshock therapy for depression. McGovern and Shriver lost the election to Republican incumbents President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew. Shriver failed to obtain the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976 and returned to private life as a partner at a D.C. law firm specializing in international law and foreign affairs. Shriver passed away in 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. (n.d.). R. Sargent Shriver. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/the-kennedy-family/r-sargent-shriver 

Sargent Shriver. (2024, September 26). In Wikipedia. Retrieved November 6, 2024 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargent_Shriver 

Catalog ID PO1287

Mayflower Doughnuts

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Text on Button I'M A DOUGHNUT DUNKER MAYFLOWER DOUGHNUTS
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Black and white illustration of a bald man dipping a red doughnut into a coffee cup with black text on a red background 

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Hommel's Downyflake Doughnuts was a seller of doughnuts located in Madison, Wisconsin. Downyflake doughnuts referred to a type of soft doughnut. 

Catalog ID AD1124

Archers '40

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Text on Button ARCHERS '40 "WE AIM TO PLEASE"
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Blue text around the rim with a blue illustration of an archer holding pulling back a bow, about to release an arrow. 

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COLORADO BADGE
AND NOVELTY, CO. 
DENVER, COLO.
MAKERS OF CELLULOID, METAL, AND
RIBBON BADGES
ADVERTISING
NOVELTIES

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Catalog ID IB0983

Eager Reader

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Text on Button eager reader...
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Illustration of a yellow dog looking at an open book, surrounded by a pile of more books, with brown text above

Curl Text © Freline, Inc. 1979 Printed in U.S.A.
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When patrons register for their own library card at a public library, they may receive some exciting perks, like a stylish bookmark or a button similar to this one. Along with access to thousands of resources, they can also take home literary-themed merchandise as a thank-you for supporting their local library. 

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Vtg. 1979 Eager Reader Button Pin 1970s Puppy Dog Librarian Books Public Library. (n.d.). eBay. https://www.ebay.de/itm/235502060302?itmmeta=01JB4CC76QJ5EBS4CQPXMW91M6&hash=item36d504430e:g:9w4AAOSwQdFmC5dR 
Catalog ID IB0982

Engler Alderman

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Text on Button ENGLER ALDERMAN 13TH WARD
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Black text on white on top half; white text on black on the bottom half

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Chicago has been divided into municipal legislative districts called wards since their establishment in 1837 with six wards. The number of wards increased to accommodate the growth of the population, and two members were elected for each ward to the Common Council. In 1923, the actual system was agreed to with one alderperson representing each of 50 wards. Unlike other cities, Chicago has maintained its ward system instead of changing to other voting systems such as smaller councils or nonpartisan elections. State laws require that ward boundaries changes after each federal census to ensure similar representation by population size. During the 1970s and 1980s, there were five court-ordered redistricting to redress the underrepresentation of minorities. Alderpersons are elected every four years. Chicago’s alderpersons are usually given a political deference called “aldermanic privilege” over the ward’s zoning, licenses, permits, property-tax reductions, and city contracts which sometimes facilitates corruption.  

Unfortunately, Engler did not get elected as alderman for Chicago’s 13th ward. The 13th ward covers parts of West Lawn, Clearing, West Elsdon and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods. Midway International Airport is just north of the ward. The offices are in 6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago. 

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Encyclopedia of Chicago. (n.d.). Ward System. Retrieved from http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1316.html 

NBC5Chicago (March 29, 2011). Why Chicago Has 50 Aldermen. Retrieved from https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-chicago-has-50-aldermen/1923415/ 

City of Chicago. (n.d.). Ward 13. Retrieved from https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/about/wards/13.html 

Catalog ID PO1286

Stephenson County Antique Engine Club

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Text on Button STEPHENSON COUNTY ANTIQUE ENGINE CLUB MEMBER 1973 4TH ANNUAL SHOW Freeport, Illinois
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Black illustration of an antique wheeled industrial vehicle surrouned by black text on a yellow background

Curl Text Northern Novelty Co. - Box 531 - Fargo, N. Dak.
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The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club is a nonprofit organization established in 1969 and based in Freeport, IL. The club has celebrated America’s historical heritage for over 50 years by hosting community events to educate the public about agricultural and industrial history. The annual festival, hosted in August, showcases antique tractors, tools, and other farming equipment. Attendees of the annual show can even ride a train and enjoy some tasty fair food!

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Hennen, D. (n.d.). Stephenson County Antique Engine Club home page. http://www.thefreeportshow.com/ 
 
Catalog ID CL0706