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- "Bond for Tavern Licence," Red Hook, New York, May 3, 1830 - Frederick Harrison secured this bond to sell "strong and spiritous liquors and wines" at his tavern located in Red Hook, New York, in 1830. Government officials required Harrison to maintain an orderly tavern -- no cockfighting, gaming, card or dice playing, or keeping a billiards table was allowed. Failure to comply would void the bond.
- May 03, 1830
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"Bond for Tavern Licence," Red Hook, New York, May 3, 1830
Frederick Harrison secured this bond to sell "strong and spiritous liquors and wines" at his tavern located in Red Hook, New York, in 1830. Government officials required Harrison to maintain an orderly tavern -- no cockfighting, gaming, card or dice playing, or keeping a billiards table was allowed. Failure to comply would void the bond.
- Certificate Verifying Solomon Salisbury's Status as a Free Man, April 27, 1811 -
- April 27, 1811
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Certificate Verifying Solomon Salisbury's Status as a Free Man, April 27, 1811
- Demand for Retraction, Dated 06 January 1925, in Preparation for Henry Ford vs Aaron Sapiro Trial - In 1925, Aaron Sapiro--a farm cooperative organizer--filed a libel lawsuit against Henry Ford and his associates for articles published in the <em>The Dearborn Independent</em>. The articles attacked Sapiro, claiming his work with the agricultural community was part of a Jewish conspiracy. This was not the first time the Ford-owned <em>The Dearborn Independent</em> had attacked Jews: from 1920-1922 the paper ran a series of front-page anti-Semitic articles. During the ensuing trial, Ford--uneasy about the possibility of testifying and fearing the loss of his reputation--decided to settle. In 1927, Ford released a written apology, which claimed he was ill-informed about the paper's action, and formally recanted the charges against Jews made by his paper.
- January 06, 1925
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Demand for Retraction, Dated 06 January 1925, in Preparation for Henry Ford vs Aaron Sapiro Trial
In 1925, Aaron Sapiro--a farm cooperative organizer--filed a libel lawsuit against Henry Ford and his associates for articles published in the The Dearborn Independent. The articles attacked Sapiro, claiming his work with the agricultural community was part of a Jewish conspiracy. This was not the first time the Ford-owned The Dearborn Independent had attacked Jews: from 1920-1922 the paper ran a series of front-page anti-Semitic articles. During the ensuing trial, Ford--uneasy about the possibility of testifying and fearing the loss of his reputation--decided to settle. In 1927, Ford released a written apology, which claimed he was ill-informed about the paper's action, and formally recanted the charges against Jews made by his paper.
- Aaron Greeley's Deposition following Ship Capture at Brownstown, Michigan, July 29, 1812 -
- July 01, 1812
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Aaron Greeley's Deposition following Ship Capture at Brownstown, Michigan, July 29, 1812
- Bill from Elizabeth Hitchcock for Teaching School in the Southwest District of Bethany, Summers of 1799 and 1800 - In the early United States, schools were organized if the local community desired them, and generally parents had to pay for their children to attend. This is a hand-written bill from a teacher in Bethany, Connecticut. Parents were billed for their children's education as well as the teacher's board (food and shelter).
- 1799-1800
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Bill from Elizabeth Hitchcock for Teaching School in the Southwest District of Bethany, Summers of 1799 and 1800
In the early United States, schools were organized if the local community desired them, and generally parents had to pay for their children to attend. This is a hand-written bill from a teacher in Bethany, Connecticut. Parents were billed for their children's education as well as the teacher's board (food and shelter).
- Patent for Generator and Brush Holder Improvement, Granted May 1933 to Leonard S. Williams and Assigned to Ford Motor Company -
- May 16, 1933
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Patent for Generator and Brush Holder Improvement, Granted May 1933 to Leonard S. Williams and Assigned to Ford Motor Company
- "The Constitution of the United States & Declaration of Independence," 2024 - Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- 2024
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"The Constitution of the United States & Declaration of Independence," 2024
Organizers originally formed Moms for Liberty in 2021 to campaign against COVID-19-related restrictions in schools. The organization later broadened its agenda, empowering parents to defend their rights on other school issues. The organization also promoted Madison Meetups, small group discussions of America's founding documents and what makes the country unique. The organization provides reading materials and facilitator-led talking points.
- Injunction Filed by Selma Bus Lines and City of Selma, Alabama, against Martin Luther King, Jr. and Voting Rights Protesters, March 24, 1965 -
- March 24, 1965
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Injunction Filed by Selma Bus Lines and City of Selma, Alabama, against Martin Luther King, Jr. and Voting Rights Protesters, March 24, 1965
- Agreement to Hire Elizabeth Hitchcock to Teach School, May 2, 1800 - In the early United States, there was no taxpayer-funded public school system; children learned skills and even reading from their parents, neighbors, and clergy. Some local communities organized schools, and parents generally had to pay for their children to attend. This is a contract for a teacher in Bethany, Connecticut; the signatures likely belong to her students' parents.
- May 02, 1800
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Agreement to Hire Elizabeth Hitchcock to Teach School, May 2, 1800
In the early United States, there was no taxpayer-funded public school system; children learned skills and even reading from their parents, neighbors, and clergy. Some local communities organized schools, and parents generally had to pay for their children to attend. This is a contract for a teacher in Bethany, Connecticut; the signatures likely belong to her students' parents.
- Emergency Passport to Berlin, Germany Issued to H. J. Heinz by the United States Embassy, August 15th, 1914 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.
- August 15, 1914
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Emergency Passport to Berlin, Germany Issued to H. J. Heinz by the United States Embassy, August 15th, 1914
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry today. This artifact, from the H.J. Heinz Company Collection, is one from The Henry Ford's sizeable collection of material dedicated to telling the company's history of innovative business practices and marketing techniques.