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Aviation ephemera collection

  • ASM0149
  • Collectie
  • 1919-1945

The Aviation ephemera collection contains posters, reports, postcards, brochures, programs, pamphlets, and other ephemera from all parts of the globe relating to the subject of aviation and its vast history.

Folder 4: Weems system of navigation: Weems Aircraft Plotter, Mark II

"Weems System of Navigation, Annapolis, Maryland. Weems Aircraft Plotter, Mark II. (Plastic device with instruction sheet, sleeve). No date, ca 1935? 4 x 13" printed clear plastic ruler/protractor. 2p instruction sheet, 11 x 8.5", illustration of device. Printed paper sleeve. Sleeve torn, soiled, instruction sheet bit bugeaten, creased, worn, soiled, device." -Peter L. Masi

Folder 6: Civil Aeronautica Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. CPT (Civilian Pilot Training) pilot rating book for Paul Bennett, Holden, Massachusetts

"Ground course (CPT Controlled Elementary) taken at Colby College; Flight Instruction Commenced Jul 23, 1942, Airways, Inc., Waterville Airport, Waterville, Maine (144) pages. 5 x 8," cloth spine, stiff paper. Student Information form, suggestions to operators and instructors, rating book information, rating and remarks form sheets for each lesson, plane make, model, date, time, wind, skills, coordination, control, judgment, aptitude, habits, accuracy, signtatures." -Peter L. Masi

2013 Miami Beach election collection

  • ASM0332
  • Collectie
  • 2013

The 2013 Miami Beach election collection contains ephemera relating to the many candidates who ran for mayor or city commissioner in the 2013 Miami Beach election. Major issues of the campaigns included the proposed redevelopment of the Miami Beach Convention Center, ongoing flooding issues on the island, as well as more general issues such as corruption and traffic. The collection also includes ephemera relating to a bond referendum for the Jackson Health System, a charter amendment regarding the redevelopment of the Miami Beach Convention Center, sample ballots, and newspaper articles.

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Andrew Kaufman Photography collection

  • ASM0306
  • Collectie
  • 2012

The Andrew Kaufman Photography collection includes a box set of two hand made books created by the photographer that document the graffiti and street art in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Also included in the collection is a folder of ephemera advertising Kaufman's photography business.

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I'm in Miami bitch! The disappearing street art of Wynwood box set

A two volume set of hand made books documenting street art in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Volume 1 is labeled "The Feature", and volume 2 is labeled "The Sketch." Both include numerous photographs of graffiti and street art. The photographs are described by Kaufman as "printed on Fuji Crystal Archive, C-Prints. All materials in the project are archival. All images in the project were made on 35 mm film." The project documented in the hand made books was developed into a publication by Kaufman, titled I'm In Miami Bitch! The Disappearing Street Art of Wynwood". The box set also includes ephemera such as stickers, a flyer advertising the publication, a description of the box set in a custom envelope, and a pair of white gloves. For more information on the project please visit: http://www.iminmiamibitch.net/

Ruth and Richard Shack papers

  • ASM0227
  • Collectie
  • 1948-2018

The Ruth Shack Papers archive the life of a remarkable woman who was elected to her first of three terms as a Dade County Commissioner in 1976. She had an unsuccessful campaign for Dade County Mayor which led to her taking over as the President of the Dade Community Foundation in 1984. She led the Dade Community Foundation with great distinction for 25 years until her retirement in 2009. As president she expanded the Foundation's finances exponentially and was able to positively affect the community of Miami Dade County. She received the Susan B. Anthony Award in 1975 and the Sojourner Truth Award in 1977, she has been recognized as the Citizen of the Year, honored with the Spirit of Excellence Award and countless other recognitions for her service. Known as the “Kissing Commissioner” for her affectionate demeanor, she was proud to sponsor the Human Rights Ordinance and admired by the Gay Community for her dedication to fighting discrimination.

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