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2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People

2012.068.004

Created:
Author: Tom Walsh
Core
Title
Promotional Matchbook
Accession No.
Title (generic)
Object

This object is a large matchbook promoting the organization called "The Free French in America" which supported freedom and democracy in France during World War II. On the cover of the book there are symbols and colors representing the united states, as well as the words "France Forever." Under the front flap there are blue stars in the pattern of a square, and inside the square it has the following quotation by French General Charles de Gaulle, "France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war! Our country is in danger of death. Let us fight to save it!" Underneath the quotation there is a plea for donations that will help to ensure a victorious free and democratic France. There is a large pin wheel of matches with pink and purple tips inside the matchbook, as well as more words in support of France that emphasize the need for donations. On the back there is a drawing of General de Gaulle as well as the United States and French flags.

2011 & 2012 Box

Collection
Lawrence History Center Artifact Collection
Format
4.5" x 4.5"
Language
English
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this item but may not have full legal rights over it. For more information please contact the Center.
Administrative
Location
2nd Floor Stacks - Chimney Closet
Display Value
Excellent
Condition
Fair
Cataloged By
Walsh, Tom

Worn, with creases and some tears.

Cataloged On
Status
OK
Contributor
The Free French in America, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y.

People