Burbank, California Treasures
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Civil War Drum
A Civil War era drum. This drum was played by the collector's great-great grandfather during the war. In the Civil War, drumbeats were used to send orders, sound alarms, or even call for retreat.
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Lady America Award
A medal awarded to the collector's great-great grandfather by the United States Centennial Commission in 1876. The 1876 Centennial Exposition was a massive six-month celebration of American culture and ingenuity, and marked this nation’s emergence as a world power.
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Indian Stickball Sticks
A set of Indian stickball sticks that are game sticks from a stickball game played by the southeastern tribes. Muskogee, or what commonly is called Creek, all played the game. It was called The Little Brother of War because it was the same things that the young warriors would train to do if they were going to war.
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Dolphin Fossil
A rare specimen dolphin fossil found at Sharktooth Hill.
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A Writing Tablet
A writing tablet connected to Jack London and Arthur Putnam. Jack London became famous for writing the book "Call of the Wild" and Arthur Putnam was a famous animal sculptor. So when he wrote the book, Arthur Putnam carved this for Jack London.
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A Gold Ring
A gold ring supposedly from General John Sutter's mill during the California Gold Rush.
