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Bob Robinson Library plaque

US IlHpHS obj-plac
Item
1976-10-24

Part of Artifacts collection

Plaque reads: "Robert G Robinson Library. Without Bob's enthusiasm, help and expertise there would never have been a Highland Park Historical Society. A Founder 1966. President 1966-1974. Thank you, Bob! Dedicated October 24, 1976. American Revolution Bicentennial Observance. 32.4 x 27.3 cm.

Moraine Hotel

US IlHpHS obj-mora
Item
circa 1920s

Part of Artifacts collection

Framed painting of Hotel Moraine envisioned in the early 20th century. 84 x 71 cm.

Certificate

US IlHpHS obj-mili.ord
Item

Part of Artifacts collection

Certificate issued by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States admitting Captain Otho H. Morgan, Capt. 7th Indiana Volunteer Battery.

Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

Military cadets

US IlHpHS obj-mili.cad
Item
1908

Part of Artifacts collection

Panoramic photograph of Northwest Military Institute cadets. 74 x 23 cm.

Wiseman, S

Colt .38 single action revolver and holster

US IlHpHS obj-mars.she
Item
Circa 1872 ; 1909

Part of Artifacts collection

Marshall Sheahan's Colt .38 revolver and original leather holster, made in 1872 and used to thwart bank robber, Lamar A. Harris, in 1909. The holster is stamped 1138. 28 x 3 x 10 cm.