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1. Drawing - Drawing

   Drawing, black and white print, measuring 8.25" wide x 5.5" high depicting the Battle of Camden, South Carolina August 16, 1780. DeKalb, Illinois is named after Major General Baron Johann DeKalb (1721-80), a well-respected German volunteer in the Continental army during the American Revolutionary War. The General received numerous wounds in the battle and succumbed to death a few days later. All told, more than 900 Americans died and another 1,00...

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Figure, Historical

   Model depicts Ben Franklin in period clothing, note holes in the socks. Mr. Franklin was a founding father of the United States of America. He was a writer, philosopher, politician, first postmaster, scientist, inventor, statesman and inventor. Mr. Franklin was born in 1705 and died April 17, 1790. Used in Dolls for Democracy program. Donated by Congregation Beth Shalom Congregation, DeKalb, Illliois. Made by Cecil Weeks of Independence, Missouri...

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Plaque

   Plaque, Bronze material, Reads "Benjamin Page Cap't. Continiental Navy Revolutionary War Mar 12, 1753, Nov 13, 1833" Duplicate of this Plaque at Sycamore Elmwood Cemetery, Mr. Page is not buried there but part of family memorial. This is a Duplicate because of misspelling of Continental on this plaque

   Record Type: Object