The David L. Spearman Library

The David L. Spearman Library

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The hobby became a passion. Everything here is my property. Most items are for rental loan for sharing. Only a few items may be purchased.

As an EMMY® winning photojournalist, the contents of these archives represent my interests in various topics, compiled during various domestic and international research travels. I have collected my display of: Americana; artwork; autographs; first edition books; historic newspapers; movie posters; political & sports paraphernalia; Titanic memorabilia; and rare numismatic/philatelic & jewelry items, since I was ten years-old.

Ruffled Feathers: Hard Truths 03/26/2015

Ruffled Feathers: Hard Truths What began as a means to disseminate information to my close friends and family, all at once, became my legacy and a testament to my undying and unselfish love for family and life.This story is multi-layered. If you read and embrace it with an open mind, you will be amazed at what you take away. ...

Timeline photos 01/03/2015
Photos from The David L. Spearman Library's post 12/22/2014

~My Grandfather's War Ration Stamp Book~

Timeline photos 12/22/2014

~ONCE A Legal ILVehicle Plate (note exp) ~

Timeline photos 12/22/2014

The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan DOES NOT give autographs, ... but because I asked the FOI, at the right time, at the right occasion ... and (...while the Minister was in the right mood) ... I was an OFFICIAL photog :) ...
.. I was so granted this priceless remembrance.

Timeline photos 12/22/2014

1950s Geiger Counter ...
~IT WORKS~

AFRICAN CHRISTMAS CARD COLLECTION 12/02/2014

Though the decades, I've amassed a selection of the most precious written keepsakes friends: students; deceased; and relatives, in the form of African American art.
I display these each year.

Photos from The David L. Spearman Library's post 12/01/2014

The matchbook collection from special places and my once favorite hang-outs.

11/29/2014

Yes....really! ...ORIGINAL boxes ;) Red Ball Jets.

Timeline photos 11/29/2014

THESE use to be inside Butternut Bread® loaves in December.
These are 70s-original (kept for Christmas decorations) since I was a kid.

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