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Founded in 1955, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is a non-government not-for-profit mental health Organization (NGO). PRA is one of the longest established mental health NGO's in Australia, and it is also Australia's largest non-government service provider for and employer of people with psychiatric disabilities. Their mission is people-centric, focused on providing opportunities for those living with psychiatric disabilities to be part of the community. The PRA provides a range of services such as supported businesses and employment to psychosocial programs including: supported accommodation, walk-in centers and services for people with a mental illness. 

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T.C.L. stands for “Tall Cedars of Lebanon” an organization of freemasons that conferred degrees in freemasonry first in North America and then internationally. Often having an aura of the mysterious, freemasons are the longest running fraternal organization in the world and has counted numerous figures from politics and industry as members. Originally an organization of builders and stonemasons, the organization now focuses on intellectual and charity pursuits. The North American branch formed in 1902 in New Jersey, and hosted events including orchestra performances, plays, and dances. 

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The image seen here reflects a dark slapstick humor typical of mid-century novelty art: a cartoon man humorously depicted as being ‘killed” in exaggerated ways, such as with an axe, rope, knife, fire, and gunshots. While the visuals are violent, they aren’t meant to be morbid; instead, they play on the phrase “you kill me,” meaning “you’re hilarious.” This kind of wordplay and absurd humor was popular on joke items, especially in 1966 when this particular button was made, likely for dime stores, fairs, and amusement arcades. Many of these buttons were made in Japan for export to the U.S. novelty market by companies, such as the Topps Company, Inc., which produces trading cards and other collectibles. 

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Sandra Boynton began her career as an illustrator designing greeting cards for Recycled Paper Greetings in the 1970s. In the 1980s, Recycled Paper was selling 50 to 80 million Boynton cards each year. Boynton wrote her first book, Hippos Go Berserk, in 1977 and has since written and illustrated more than 50 books for children and adults. Boynton also designs characters and animals for companies to use instead of licensing her illustrations to be adapted. Her creations can be found on calendars, buttons, clothing, wrapping paper, and other items.

Her characters are also featured in her nonfiction book, Chocolate: The Consuming Passion, which provides a unique commentary on the history, varieties, and uses of chocolate.

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Max C. Starkloff was a physician and surgeon who was the Health Commissioner of St. Louis, Missouri in 1895-1903 and 1911-1933. He is notable for his quick and sustained action during the 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic. Instead of downplaying the pandemic like many of the other major cities at the time did, Starkloff understood the seriousness of the situation. Within just two days of confirmed flu cases, extreme public health policies were put into effect which prohibited large social gatherings closed schools, bars, religious institutions, and other public meetings. 

Of course, this was met with backlash as the people of St. Louis thought this was an overreaction and people became furious as the mitigation policies went on for months. Regardless of the social pressure, Starkloff remained firm in the belief that social distancing would save lives. In the end, St. Louis was a model city as it had the lowest mortality rate of any major US city. His heroic efforts to remain swift and firm to combat the influenza is considered one of the early instances of modern medicine social distancing.