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Mr. Fred Rogers' Sneakers
No full textDonated to Rollins in 1991, this pair of sneakers belong to Fred McFeely Rogers, better known as "Mister Rogers," who was the creator, producer and host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," a children's television program created in the early 1960s. Mr. Rogers attended Rollins College and majored in music composition. The navy blue canvas sneakers "Topsiders" carry the manufacturer's name "Spenco Foot Care Products" on the interior soles, and the sides of the soles were inscribed by Mr. Rogers in blue pen: the right sneaker - "These sneakers helped to make many 'Mister Rogers Neighborhood' television visits - Fred Rogers," the left sneaker - "Fred Rogers Rollins '51.
Mister Fred Rogers' Sweater
No full textThis sweater is attributed to Fred McFeely Rogers, better known as "Mister Rogers," who was the creator, producer and host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," a children's television program created in the early 1960s. Mister Rogers attended Rollins College and majored in music composition. A label sewn in the inside with the maker's name "Hand Knit and Fashioned by Nancy Flagg.
Calvin Coolidge
No full textCalvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States. He served from 1923-1929
Franklin D. Roosevelt
No full textFranklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States and served from 1933-1945
John F. Kennedy
No full textJohn F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and served from 1961-1963. He was assassinated in office
Warren G. Harding
No full textWarren G. Harding was the 29th President of the United States and served from 1921-1923. He was the sixth President to die in office
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
No full textA Henry Wadsworth Longfellow photograph and a quill pen that he wrote with. Longfellow was an American poet, well-known for "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha"
Slave Impressment Receipt and Certificates from February 9, 1865
No full textThomas, a slave in 1865 belonging to George Noble Jones, was conscripted by the Confederate government for 12-month involuntary military service. The receipt of the impressment, certificate of appraisement, and surgeon's certificate ensuring his health are shown
Zachary Taylor Letter February 26, 1840 (4)
No full textA letter written by U.S. President Zachary Taylor to General Roger Jones requesting early relief from duty and also discussing military forces
Rollins College Animated Magazine 1954
No full textThe Rollins College Animated Magazine began in 1927 and ended in 1969. It was an annual event started by Rollins President Hamilton Holt to expand Rollins' fame and reach throughout the nation. The magazine was not in writing, but was made up of speeches and presentations, and was wildly popular among the surrounding community