Box 2

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. ...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Postcards, 1895-1993 and undated, consists of postcards depicting local scenery, buildings, and the Mississippi River, including Augustana College Scenes. Postcards have been arranged alphabetically by location or subject, with the exception of the Augustana Postcards, which have been separated from the remainder of the series. The Augustana College Postcards subseries contains postcards depicting scenes on Augustana College’s campus, primarily including campus buildings and groups of...