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1. Book

   Book; Titled "Recollection 1837-1910", by Charles W. Marsh (1910). Has a clipping of the obituary of C. W. Marsh tucked into page 102. Regional Office of Education Collection.

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2. Bottle

   Bottle "Magic Toothache Drops" sold by Briggs, Nelson and Oleson Pharmacists, (circa 1894-1899), Sycamore, Illinois. A small brown bottle with a cork top and directions stating "Saturate a little cotton and apply to the hollow of the tooth". The drug and grocery business started in 1894, being purchased from Everett Palmer and Ott Holcomb. In 1899, Thomas Nelson retired from business, the name changing to Briggs and Oleson until 1901. At tha...

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3. Diploma

   Diploma from the State Board of Health, State of Illinois, dated February 28th, 1882 for Elizabeth Root, of Sycamore, Illinois graduating as a medical doctor.

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Figure, Historical

   Model depicts Dr. Jonas Salk in period clothing, note hole in right shoe. Dr. Salk was an American physician and medical researcher. Dr. Salk developed the first safe and effective vaccine for polio. Dr. Salk was born Octoer 28, 1914 and died June 23, 1995. Used in the Dolls for Democracy program. Donated by Congregation Beth Shalom, DeKalb, Illinois. Made by Cecil Weeks of Independence, Missouri.

   Record Type: Object