Illustration of a yellow dog-like animal with a large red nose on a white background with black text below and to the left of the character

Eugene the Jeep is a dog-like creature from E.C Segar’s Popeye comics, who first appeared in Thimble Theatre on March 16, 1936. The Jeep is an enigmatic creature, described as an animal that lives in the three dimensional world while truly belonging to the fourth dimensional world. Eugene the Jeep’s otherworldliness grants him teleportation and invisibility powers, and limits his diet to orchid flowers.

The character is commonly attributed with being the inspiration for the name of general purpose military vehicle better known as the Jeep, although the veracity of this claim has been debated. 

Black text on a cream background in the center outlined in gold; light and dark green geometric segments, also outlined in gold, are above and below

“Votes for Women” was the main slogan of the women’s suffrage movement in the early 1900s. It was used to campaign for women’s right to vote. Buttons like this were sold and worn to raise money and show support for the cause. According to the National Women’s History Museum, gold was one of the main colors used by American suffragists. It first appeared in campaigns in Kansas and later became a symbol of hope and freedom. Green was used by British suffragists and represented growth and renewal. Together, these colors made the movement recognizable and helped unite supporters under a shared cause.

Illustration of a green bush on a yellow background in the center with green text on a white background around the rim

The National Junior Suffrage Corps was devised as a wing of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1914. Piloted by the suffragist Caroline Ruutz-Rees in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Corps aimed to get America’s children invested in their political futures. Soon, they had chapters across the country. The logo was designed by artist Elmer MacRae, whose children were involved in the Greenwich chapter of the Corps. 

Photograph of a man with dark hair on a cream-colored background with a red and blue rim and cream-colored text. 

Robert  F. Kennedy was the seventh out of nine children of the storied Kennedy family. After serving in the Navy, earning degrees in both law and government from Harvard University and University of Virginia Law School, and helping with his brother, John F. Kennedy's, U.S. House and Senate campaigns, he fully kickstarted his political career as a member of JFK's presidential campaign staff. Between 1961 and 1964, Kennedy served as the U.S. Attorney General under his brother, during which time he helped push for racial justice and greatly contributed to the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 

The months following JFK's assassination were tumultuous for Robert Kennedy—he even considered leaving politics, though was convinced to stay. In September, 1964 he resigned as Attorney General and launched his campaign  as the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, representing New York. Though Kennedy was originally from Massachusetts, at the time of the campaign campaign he was unable to run in his home state due to the fact that his brother, Ted, running for reelection to his U.S. Senate seat there. His decision to run a campaign in New York was met with mixed opinions from New Yorkers. 

Robert Kenned was elected on November 3, 1964, winning out over Republican candidate, Kenneth Keating. He went on to promote and create programs for underprivileged youths and students with disabilities, and improve the living conditions of impoverished areas of Brooklyn. Throughout his time as senator—and later during his presidential campaign—he was a large proponent of helping the homeless and those facing poverty. Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, in the height of his presidential campaign. 

Illustration of a purple, pink, and white tissue box on a red background with white text.

Kleenex Brand tissues have a long history, developed by parent company Kimberly-Clark for a surprising original use: as filters inside soldiers’ gas masks during World War I! The innovative, crepe-like paper proved to be so useful that after the war, Kimberly-Clark began incorporating it into their consumer products. In the early 1920s, it was used in menstrual pads branded as Kotex. In 1924, a thinner and softer version of the material came onto the market specifically as a makeup remover. It wasn't until 1929, in response to reports that Kleenex was being used in place of a handkerchief, that the brand morphed into its now familiar form. 

Kleenex packaging has changed repeatedly over the decades to reflect changing trends and new features of the product; the one seen on this button is representative of Kleenex in 1960. 

See the Busy Button Museum’s other Kleenex packaging buttons from 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1964, and 1968. 

Illustration of a white and blue tissue box on a a red background with white text. 

Kleenex Brand tissues have a long history, developed by parent company Kimberly-Clark for a surprising original use: as filters inside soldiers’ gas masks during World War I! The innovative, crepe-like paper proved to be so useful that after the war, Kimberly-Clark began incorporating it into their consumer products. In the early 1920s, it was used in menstrual pads branded as Kotex. In 1924, a thinner and softer version of the material came onto the market specifically as a makeup remover. It wasn't until 1929, in response to reports that Kleenex was being used in place of a handkerchief, that the brand morphed into its now familiar form. 

Kleenex packaging has changed repeatedly over the decades to reflect changing trends and new features of the product; the one seen on this button is representative of Kleenex in 1936.   

See the Busy Button Museum’s other Kleenex packaging buttons from 1924, 1928, 1932, 1960, 1964, and 1968. 

Illustration of a blue and green tissue box on a red background with white letters.

Kleenex Brand tissues have a long history, developed by parent company Kimberly-Clark for a surprising original use: as filters inside soldiers’ gas masks during World War I! The innovative, crepe-like paper proved to be so useful that after the war, Kimberly-Clark began incorporating it into their consumer products. In the early 1920s, it was used in menstrual pads branded as Kotex. In 1924, a thinner and softer version of the material came onto the market specifically as a makeup remover. It wasn't until 1929, in response to reports that Kleenex was being used in place of a handkerchief, that the brand morphed into its now familiar form. 

Kleenex packaging has changed repeatedly over the decades to reflect changing trends and new features of the product; the one seen on this button is representative of Kleenex in 1932.  

See the Busy Button Museum’s other Kleenex packaging buttons from 1924, 1928, 1936, 1960, 1964, and 1968. 

Illustration of a tall box with green stripes and flower designs on a red background with white text. 

Kleenex Brand tissues have a long history, developed by parent company Kimberly-Clark for a surprising original use: as filters inside soldiers’ gas masks during World War I! The innovative, crepe-like paper proved to be so useful that after the war, Kimberly-Clark began incorporating it into their consumer products. In the early 1920s, it was used in menstrual pads branded as Kotex. In 1924, a thinner and softer version of the material came onto the market specifically as a makeup remover. It wasn't until 1929, in response to reports that Kleenex was being used in place of a handkerchief, that the brand morphed into its now familiar form. 

Kleenex packaging has changed repeatedly over the decades to reflect changing trends and new features of the product; the one seen on this button is representative of Kleenex in 1928. 

See the Busy Button Museum’s other Kleenex packaging buttons from 1924, 1932, 1936, 1960, 1964, and 1968. 

Illustration of a tan-colored box with a blue cross on a red background with white text. 

Kleenex Brand tissues have a long history, developed by parent company Kimberly-Clark for a surprising original use: as filters inside soldiers’ gas masks during World War I! The innovative, crepe-like paper proved to be so useful that after the war, Kimberly-Clark began incorporating it into their consumer products. In the early 1920s, it was used in menstrual pads branded as Kotex. In 1924, a thinner and softer version of the material came onto the market specifically as a makeup remover. It wasn't until 1929, in response to reports that Kleenex was being used in place of a handkerchief, that the brand morphed into its now familiar form. 

Kleenex packaging has changed repeatedly over the decades to reflect changing trends and new features of the product; the one seen on this button is representative of Kleenex in 1924. 

See the Busy Button Museum’s other Kleenex packaging buttons from 1928, 1932, 1936, 1960, 1964, and 1968. 

Cartoon illustration of a man with a moustache in a large hat and vest playing the fiddle, with blue text on a gold background. 

The Idaho Old Time Fiddler Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and perpetuating the practice of old-time fiddling, particularly among young people. The IOTFA holds regular events, including contests, “jam sessions”, and performances at places like hospitals and convalescent homes. The group also regularly meets to exchange fiddling techniques, either through live performance or recorded tapes. Experienced fiddlers are welcome to join, and novices are invited to reach out to those who are more experienced to be matched with an instructor.