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Matchbooks

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Realia, 1896-1990 and undated, includes buttons, tokens, matchbooks, and other objects related to the Quad Cities, including commemorative items for events and anniversaries, political and World War I campaign buttons, and advertising material for local business and organizations. This series has been divided into six subseries:

Campaign Buttons, 1896-circa 1980s and undated, consists of campaign buttons for local, state, and national elections and political parties.

World War I buttons, 1917-1918, contains buttons related to the American war effort and supporting organizations.

Local Events buttons, 1912-1990 and undated, consists of buttons commemorating local anniversaries, festivals, meetings, sports matchups, and other events.

Local business and organization buttons, 1897-1943 and undated, contains buttons related to Quad Cities businesses and organizations. Also included is a room key from the LeClaire Hotel in Moline, Illinois.

Tokens, 1915-1992 and undated:, contains commemorative coins, tokens, and other coinage issued by local businesses and organizations.

Finally, there are two boxes of matchbooks advertising Quad Cities hotels, restaurants, and businesses.

Dates

  • Other: 1896-1990 and undated

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection. Audiovisual materials and computer files may be inaccessible pending reformatting. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Extent

From the Series: 1.5 Linear Feet (/ 3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Thomas Tredway Library
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