New Acquisitions

2008

One rectangular sign that folds in half so the same image is on both sides of the sign. The sign has a white border with a black background and white words. Running lengthwise along the sign is a...

c.2008

Two identical unused bumper stickers (A-B) with their original paper backing still on. The paper backing has a lengthwise perforation on it to make it easier to peeel. The sticker is black with...

1980s-1990s

A: key, B: lanyard One green plastic "magic key" in the shape of a crown. One side of the key has the words "Lakeside Park Oakland Calif. Pat. Pend. A.V.I.D.. S.F." and the...

1980s-1990s

A: green key, B: purple key, C: pink key, and D: green/yellow lanyard. One green plastic key attached by a metal clip to a green and yellow handmade lanyard upon which a pink plastic key and a...

c. 1940

A: Shirt of light brown cotton with the collar and the short sleeves all trimmed with a band of dark brown cotton. Fastens down the front (on the proper right side) with five (5) mother-of-pearl...

January 1890

This khaki colored "Gentleman's Ticket" for January 1890 was issued to Herbert Daniel Wise, for use on the ferry system on San Francisco Bay. There are only a few days for which...

2008

Sign. Description: Cardboard cut out of a hand with fingers in postion of the peace sign on a wooden stick. Hand is printed in pink the words, "I am a delegate for Peace" printed in white with...

13-Jun-24

This certificate is the high school graduation diploma awarded to Herbert S. Wise, from Oakland High School. "Oakland High School, Oakland, California, This Certifies that Herbert S. Wise...

2008

Badge. Description: Rectangular, white, paper badge with a black string strung thorough whole at top center. On face of paper are the words, "California to Colorado/2008 Democratic National...

2008

Poster. Description: Rectangular poster (A-B) with contemporary artist, Shepard Fairey's, image of Barack Obama- a stylized stencil portrait of Obama in solid red, beige and (pastel and dark) blue...

2008

Sign. Description: Retangular red poster with the words, "McCain/More of the Same" printed on it in bold white.

2008

Sign. Description: White, rectangular poster boad with the name, "Hillary" printed across the middle in blue with a red line underscoring it. Under ithe name is the website address, "...

2008

Badge: Description: A: Plastic pocket, 9.25"H x 4.25"W with the logo of the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) printed in black and "Qwest". B: White...

2008

Badge. Description: Paper inserted inside a plastic holder with metal clip. On paper are printed the words, "California/Democratic National Convention/Jean Quan/Oakland Delegate" in...

2008

Sign. Description: Blue rectangular sign with the Obama campaign logo, white sun raising over red and white fields in a blue sky, in the top center. Logo is in the center of a light blue lotus....

Letter. Description: Letter printed on white paper with the "Hillary Clinton for President" headder. The letter is addressed to Jean Quan from Hillary Clinton congratulating Jean Quan on her...

2008

Sign. Description: Rectangular blue poster board with the name, "Michelle" printed in white vertically down the center. Made of two identical signs stapled together back to back. Used by Jean Quan...

2008

Bobble head. Description: A: White cardboard box, 8"H x 4"W x 4"D, with the words, "SVREP Salutes Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa" printed on it in black. B:...

2008

Political button. Description: Oval button, the upper half of the face printed in red with the words, "I made history with" in white. The middle is white with black and white images of...

2008

Toy. Description: White yo-yo, 2"dia. x 1.5"W. One side of the yo-yo has a purple circle printed on it with the words, "Democratic National Convention/California Democratic Party/...

2008

Sign and flag. Description: A: Rectangular blue and red poster board with the name, "Biden" printed in white vertically down the center of the side. Made of two identical signs are...

2008

Sign. Description: Made up of two blue poster boards stapled together back to back. One side has the name, "Hillary" printed vertically down the center. The other side has the word, "Unity"...

2008

Sign. Description: Rectangular blue cardstock sign made of recycled materials. Printed at the top center is the Obama campaign logo of a white sun rising over red and white fileds in a blue sky...

2008

Wrapper. Description: White paper wrapper originally around a bar of chocolate. Paper has printed on it an image of Barack Obama and the words, " "Change We Can Believe In" Barack...

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