Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Truman & Barkley
Object Number:
INV.7365
Medium:
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button with oval vignette photographs of Truman and Barkley, U.S. flag and circular border of stars; inscribed: "TRUMAN/and/BARKLEY"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
