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Jun 3
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Into the Collections: Robert Barber Log House

Today we look at the history of the Robert Barber Log House. Today's video will also be the final video in the series. We hope everyone e...

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May 29
1 min

Into the Collections: Microphone

Good morning everyone! Welcome to Episode 40 of our series "Into the Collections."Today we take a look at a microphone used to broadcast ...

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May 29
1 min

Into the Collections: Press Seal

Good morning everyone! In today's episode of "Into the Collections" we look at a press seal. A press seal is used as an official stamp on...

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Into the Collections: Murray's Cookie Jar

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May 27
1 min

Into the Collections: Murray's Cookie Jar

Someone got caught with their hand in the cookie jar! In today's episode of our series "Into the Collections" we look at a cookie jar cir...

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Into the Collections: Antique Butter Churn

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May 26
1 min

Into the Collections: Antique Butter Churn

Good afternoon everyone! Last week we talked about making homemade ice cream. This week we are examining how to make homemade butter usin...

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May 22
1 min

Into the Collections: Drawing Tools

Good morning! In today's episode of our series "Into the Collections" we look at drawing tools that were used to help develop several bui...

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Into the Collections: 1950's Army Sewing Kit

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May 21
1 min

Into the Collections: 1950's Army Sewing Kit

Good morning everyone! In today's episode of our series "Into the Collections" we examine a Army sewing kit from the 1950s! #army #sewing...

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May 20
1 min

Into the Collections: Wool Carders

Good morning! In Episode 34 of our series "Into the Collections" we take a look at a pair of wool carders and how these devices were used...

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Into the Collections: Frost King Ice Cream Freezer

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May 20
1 min

Into the Collections: Frost King Ice Cream Freezer

Since its such a rainy day today we thought we would share a system that helps make homemade ice cream. In today's episode we look at a F...

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Into the Collections: Medicinal Artifacts

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May 15
1 min

Into the Collections: Medicinal Artifacts

Good morning! Today in Episode 32 of our series "Into the Collections" we examine the history of the George Washington Cornwell House loc...

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Into the Collections: "Shur Shot" Camera

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May 14
1 min

Into the Collections: "Shur Shot" Camera

Fun Fact: George Lucas the creator, producer, and director of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series was born today in 1944. In today's E...

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Into the Collections: Cinemasound 3000 Projector

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May 13
1 min

Into the Collections: Cinemasound 3000 Projector

Good morning everyone! Today is our 30th video for our series "Into the Collections". In today's video we are examining a CinemaSound 300...

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May 12
1 min

Into the Collections: Accordion

Here is Episode 29 of our series "Into the Collections". Today we revisit the history of musical instruments by looking at an accordion m...

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Into the Collections: V-E Day Newspaper Article (1945)

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May 8
1 min

Into the Collections: V-E Day Newspaper Article (1945)

In Episode 28 of our series "Into the Collections" we look at a newspaper article commemorating the end of World War Two in Europe. On Ma...

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Into the Collections: Corn Bread Baking Pan

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May 7
1 min

Into the Collections: Corn Bread Baking Pan

Here is Episode 27 of our series "Into the Collections" Today we look at a corn bread baking pan and the interesting design it has! #cast...

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Into the Collections: WWII Communications Telephone

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May 6
1 min

Into the Collections: WWII Communications Telephone

Today, in Episode 26 of our series "Into the Collections" we talk about a World War II communications telephone and the vital role it pla...

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Into the Collections: Kings Mountain Centennial Shadow Box

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May 5
1 min

Into the Collections: Kings Mountain Centennial Shadow Box

Here is Episode 25 of our series "Into the Collections" Today we look at some memorabilia from Kings Mountain's Centennial Celebration he...

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May 1
1 min

Into the Collections: M72 LAW

Here is Episode 24 of our series Into the Collections. Today we look at a Vietnam War era weapon. This weapon in particular has been feat...

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Apr 30
1 min

Into the Collections: Mandolin

Here is Episode 23 of our series Into the Collections. Today we look at the history of the mandolin and how this instrument is utilized i...

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Apr 29
1 min

Into the Collections:

Good morning everyone! Here is episode 22 of our series "Into the Collections" today we take a look at a Ocarina or more affectionately k...

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