Exhibits in other areas are changed from time to time. Most of the exhibits are designed to relate the history of Clemenceau and the larger community of the Verde Valley.
The museum is run entirely by volunteers and is open four days a week or by appointment (520-634-2868).
History of Clemenceau
The United Verde Copper Company was the first large mining enterprise in the Verde Valley. This company was run by the Clark family, and it was virtually the only game in town for some time. However, James (Jimmy or "Rawhide") Douglas, son of Dr. James Douglas, arguably the most important person in the development of copper mining in Arizona, decided to buy into another important operation in the area. Through a series of somewhat complex maneuvers, he purchased the Little Daisy mine in Jerome and took control of the United Verde Extension (generally referred to simply as UVX). Under his leadership, this company became extremely successful.
William Andrews Clark, the owner of the United Verde Copper Company, was the first area mine owner to move his smelting operations down the hill from Jerome. He began construction on his smelter in Clarkdale in 1912, and Douglas followed suit. In 1916 his company, the UVX, began the process that would lead to their acquisition of land for a company town, which they named Verde. In 1918, crews constructed a smelter in Verde, which was renamed in 1920 in honor of Georges Clemenceau, the WWI era premier of France.
The first residents in the area were farmers and ranchers; miners and smelter workers followed them shortly. While Jerome's residents came from an exceptionally wide range of ethnic backgrounds, Clemenceau was primarily settled by Mexicans and American Caucasians. According to recollections of old-timers, there were few or no African Americans.
Clemenceau was a fairly typical working-class town. The desert allowed residents few amenities. Further, because of its remoteness from large centers of population, the local population might have felt somewhat isolated. Older residents recollect, however, that the area offered them a very rich life, replete with homemade entertainment. They had baths, an amusement hall for dances and movies, a clubhouse, and a pool hall. And they were surrounded by all of the amenities of the beautiful Verde Valley.
Clemenceau maintained its identity for several years, but eventually it was absorbed into Cottonwood. The smelter closed permanently in 1937, and Cottonwood definitely felt the economic effects of the Depression. The area suffered further as mining gradually ceased altogether in the 1950s.
However, Cottonwood and the entire Verde Valley experienced an explosion in population growth during the early 1970s. The area now has a large retirement population as well as housing that accommodates lower-income residents. Area schools and the hospital are the major employers in Cottonwood. There is little manufacturing, although various services and commercial establishments flourish in the area.
History of the Verde Historical Society and the Clemenceau Heritage Museum
(Much of this information is taken from the Verde Historical Society's "fact sheet".)
The Verde Historical Society was organized on November 10, 1987. The purpose of the Verde Historical Society is: "To preserve and display, for the public benefit, the artifacts and heritage-written, spoken, and living-of the Verde Valley." Originally, its major goal was to start a museum, and two years later they signed a lease with the Cottonwood/
Oak Creek School District for the use of the south end of the Clemenceau School Building (now on the National Register of Historic Places). It held its grand opening on November 10, 1991.
Structures used or owned by the Verde Historical Society
The Clemenceau School: The Museum is located in the Clemenceau School; however, the Verde Historical Society does not own that building. A gift of Jimmy Douglas, the school opened in 1924 and continued as a school until 1987. However, the high school had not been housed in the structure since area high schools were consolidated in 1958. Cottonwood students went to Mingus Union High School in Jerome in 1959.
The Bank of Clemenceau (owned by the Verde Historical Society): This wooden building was moved to its location next to the Clemenceau School during the summer of 2000. The one-story structure opened as a bank in 1921, and in 1934 the Post Office moved into the space vacated by the bank. The Post Office operated until July 31, 1954.
ARTIFACTS
I. Structures
The Clemenceau School: 1924 gift of Jimmy Douglas to the community
The Bank of Clemenceau (owned by the Verde Historical Society): wooden building moved to location by the Clemenceau School summer 2000
Building Components,
Cornerstone, unidentified
Post Office boxes, numbered 1-57 Clemenceau's first PO, closed 1954
Post Office window and cabinet
Shelf, copper, from hallway, Clemenceau School
II. Building Furnishings:
Bedding
Afghan, baby
Bed restraint
Bed spread, "Liberty Commemorative,"
Bed spread, UV Hospital
Bedspread, various (4)
Blanket, army (3)
Blanket, baby and crib (2)
Blanket, various (2)
Case, pillow, various
Cover, baby
Mattress pad, white
Pillow, various, including fancy bed pillows
Pillow top, (3)
Pillow tubing
Quilt blocks, strips, embroidered and other, (several)
Quilt, baby, (2)
Quilt, various (7)
Sheet (2)
Floor Covering
Rug, various types (5)
Furniture
Bed, child's
Bed, complete frames (2)
Bedspring
Bench, long school benches, wooden (2)
Buffet, wooden, about 4.5' x 2.5'
Cabinet, large wall, glass doors on top, shelf, two doors and drawers on bottom
Cabinet, metal, with legs
Cabinet, wood, from Oak Creek School
Chair, caned seat
Chair, desk
Chair, folding, wood
Chair, rocking, various (6)
Chair, straight back, green wicker
Chair, straight back
Cot, folding canvas and wood
Desk frames, one pair
Desk, folding, wooden school desks with metal frames, several sets throughout the Clemenceau School building
Desk, secretary's
Desk, teacher's wooden with chair, probably originally in Clemenceau School, top about 3' x 4'
Desk, wood, belonged to Maggie Lamb Wilson, 1955
Desk, wooden, various sizes (4)
Medicine chest, from school nurse's office, Clemenceau School (with various bandages and treatment devices)
Mirror, standing, wood frame, from school nurse's office, Clemenceau School
Pie safe
Safe, metal, Security Account Register
Shelf unit (corner unit, wood)
Stand, wash, with towel rack
Stand, wicker, with basket top
Stand, wooden, record storage, about 3.5' high, top 12" x 20"
Stand, wooden, three small round shelves
Stool, footstool, with tapestry top
Stool, round, maroon vinyl top and metal base (2)
Table, square, wooden, small
Table, tall wooden, square top, about 12" x 12"
Household accessories
Chair set, lace, crocheted
Cloth, luncheon (2)
Cover, table (2)
Doily (8)
Dresser scarf, USN emblem
Hot pad (3)
Lace, pieces (2)
Match holder
Napkin set, (several)
Runner, various (5)
Scarf, table (5)
Vase, various (7)
Vase, wall sconce for vase
Building: lighting device
Bulb, light, various
Candle making form
Ceiling and wall fixtures for electric lights, various
Desk lamp, iron base
Electric light sockets and cords
Floor lamp, metal, three bulb, electric
Lamp filial
Lamp shades and globes, several
Lamp, carbide
Lamp, gas
Lamp, gooseneck desk lamp
Lamp, kerosene (6)
Lamp, large cork table lamp
Wall fixture for candle
Temperature Control Device
Bellows
Fan, electric, old oscillating fans (several)
Fire place screen, brass, free standing, (2)
Heater, electric, various styles and models, some very old, (several)
Lamps, heat, various
Stove
Stove, cook stove, cast iron, black, with metal pipe going to chimney
Building window or door covering
Curtains, various
Personal artifacts
Personal adornment
Belt buckles, woman, decorative, (4)
Belt
Belt, woman, decorative
Bow tie, black
Bracelet, various (5)
Button, US Army
Clip, decorative, woman (3)
Clip, man, tie
Earrings, various pairs (9)
Necklace, various (4)
Patch, American Red Cross Military (3)
Patch, USN, Ruptured Duck Hon. Discharge WWII patch
Pennant, USMC
Pin, man, decorative (6)
Pin, USN Ruptured Duck Honorable Discharge pin
Pin, woman, decorative, (4)
Ring, US Navy, with wings
Stud, man shirt stud
Suspenders
Personal clothing
Outerwear
Infant/child
Bathrobe, child's, pink fleece (2)
Blouse, child's
Coat, girl's
Dress, baby (12)
Dress, baby, christening
Dress, child's, various (13)
Dress, long baby dress
Gown, infant (4)
Jeans, boy, (2)
Kimono, baby
Pants, boy, sailor style
Pants, short, wool
Playsuit, cotton, summer
Sacque, baby (3)
Set: baby's hat, sweater, booties
Shawl, baby's (2)
Shirt, boy, various (3)
Shorts set, child's (2)
Shorts, child's (2)
Soaker, baby, knitted
Suit, boy's blue cotton suit
Suit, child's gray/green military suit with belt
Suit, child's sailor suit
Suit, child's, two-piece boy's suit, (2)
Sweater, baby
Sweater, child's pullover and short pants
Sweater, set, baby, with cap and booties (2)
Women
Bathing suit, woman, (4)
Bed jacket, woman (4)
Blouse, woman (7)
Cape, woman, black satin
Bodice, wedding dress
Cape, woman, fur
Cheerleader's outfit, shorter time period, mid 1950s
Coat, fur
Dress top and skirt, woman
Dress top, woman
Dress, wedding (4)
Dress, woman, cocktail
Dress, woman, flapper style
Dress, woman, square dance (2)
Dress, woman, various (28)
Gown, woman
Jacket, uniform, woman, USMC
Jacket, woman, Japanese style
Jacket, woman, various (3)
Jacket, woman, various with dress (2)
Jacket, woman, with dress and belt
Jacket, woman black suit jacket
Kimono, woman, large
Majorette's outfit, short tan skirt, red top c. mid 1950s
Nightgown, woman (4)
Shirtwaist, woman (3)
Skirt and blouse, woman, (2)
Skirt, uniform, woman, USMC
Skirt, woman (2)
Sleeves, woman, taken from lady's garment
Sweater, woman
Sweatshirt, woman
Uniform, woman, Red Cross Volunteer uniform with belt
Vest, woman
Man
Cape, uniform, band
Coat, frock, man
Coat, uniform, bandmaster's black cut away coat.
Jacket, uniform, band (2)
Jacket, uniform, man, Eisenhower jacket
Jacket, uniform, man, Navy officer
Jacket, uniform, man, US Army (1)
Jacket, uniform, man, USMC, (2)
Jacket, uniform, red school patrol with white belt (4)
Jumper, uniform, man, USN (3)
Overcoat, uniform, man, USMC
Pants, man (3)
Pants, man, brown leather, button down front
Pants, man, with jacket
Pants, uniform, man, US Army (2)
Pants, uniform, US Army fatigues
Pants, uniform, US Navy (5)
Peacoat, uniform
Shirt, man, various (3)
Shirt, uniform, man, US army (2)
Shirt, uniform, tan
Shirt, uniform, US Army fatigue
Sweater, man, Letter sweater of Hector Bueno
Trunks, man, bathing
Tunic, uniform, band
Tuxedo
Tuxedo jacket
Uniform, dress blue jumper cuffs (3) and collar edges (2)
Uniform, man, US Army, pants, shirt, jacket, coat and two caps
Uniform, Navy dress blues jumper
Uniform, Red Cross with cap and belt
Vest, man, (3)
Underwear
Bloomers, woman, muslin (2)
Brazier
Brazier top, crocheted gold
Chemise (5)
Long johns bottom
Long johns, various
Slip, baby, various (8)
Slip, woman, hoop, white satin
Slip, woman, various (11)
Underpants, woman, knee length
Underwear, baby, various pieces (4)
Underwear, child's, (2)
Headwear
Infant/child
Bonnet, baby, (10)
Cap, child's, tam style (2)
Cap, baby, (5)
Cap, child's
Caplet, baby, flannel
Adult
Bonnet, coolie style
Bonnet, woman (12)
Cap, baseball, Bank of Verde Valley
Cap covers
Cap, nurse, belonged to Irene Wacker
Cap, uniform, American Legion Garrison (2)
Cap, uniform, and pins, Veterans of Foreign War
Cap, uniform, tan, US Army Garrison cap (4)
Cap, uniform, USMC garrison cap (3)
Hairpieces and wigs, woman (6)
Hat, bed, woman
Hat, fur
Hat, school band hat
Hat, uniform, brownie
Hat, uniform, woman, USMC
Hat, woman, beaded, probably from 20s
Hat, woman, various (25)
Hat, uniform, man, US Navy
Hat, with dark trim
Footwear
Booties, baby, pair (1)
Boots, child's pair white western style boots
Boots, man, Army combat boots
Display, shoe, various men's and women's shoes, and one old baby shoe
Moccasins, baby's, pair
Sandals, woman
Shoes, baby, pair (7)
Shoes, girl's, high top
Shoes, woman, pair black lace boots
Shoes, woman, white nurse's shoes, pair
Socks, baby, pair (2)
Spats, man, (2)
Stockings, woman, long black
Accessories
Belt buckle, man, silver with man swimming
Belt, army
Belt, uniform, US Army, man
Belt, woman, (2)
Black belt with buckle, woman
Collar, man, (5)
Collar, woman, (12)
Cuffs, man
Fur pieces, woman, (7)
Gloves, women, various colors and sizes (22)
Neckerchief, US Navy
Scarf, with newspaper headlines of end of WWII, 1946
Scarf, woman, (4)
Suspenders
Tie, man, white
Tie, Uniform (2)
Personal Gear
Apron, baby
Apron, child's
Apron, very small
Apron, woman (5)
Apron, woman (10)
Ashtray, (5)
Bib, baby (8)
Cigarette case
Cigarette holder and case
Cigarette, pack, Old Gold
Coin purse, man
Collar keeper, leather drawstring
Eyeglass holder (11)
Eyeglasses, various (10)
Hand warmer
Hanky, silk (2)
Hanky, various types (4)
Hat cover, USMC
Holder, card, various types (4)
Holder, match
Key ring, various (8)
Lighter, cigarette
Paper, cigarette (1 pack)
Pipe
Pouch, tobacco (2)
Purse, baby's, white kid
Purse, child's, crocheted
Purse, coin, several
Purse, woman (17)
Toilet articles
Bobby pin holder, glass
Bootjack
Box, wooden heart shaped box
Box, perfume
Brush, various (3)
Brush, shaving (4)
Clippers, hair
Cotton ball jar with floral lid
Crew cut wax
Crimper, hair (2)
Curlers, metal, various
Curling iron
Curling iron, electric
Dusting powder, box, various brands (2)
End tissues, permanent papers (3 sets)
Fan, lady's (3)
Fingernail tool
Garter, lady's
Hair clamp, metal
Hair clamps and clips (2)
Hair comb, turtle shell 2)
Hair curlers, leather
Hair drier, older electric
Hair pins, various
Hair straightener
Hairnet
Hook, button
Hook, crochet
Hook, shoe buttonhook
Jar, cold cream
Make up devices, various, including eyelash curler
Manicure set
Mirror, hand
Mirror makeup
Perfume bottle
Permanent neutralizer
Pitcher, bowl, and white ceramic chamber pot, toilet set
Pumas stone
Razor, various, with and without cases (9)
Razor strop (5)
Rouge
Shaving cream (2)
Shaving kit
Shoe brush
Shoe polish
Stretchers, glove
Tie press, (2)
Toothpaste box
Towel, guest, (5)
IV. Tools and equipment for materials
Agriculture T&E
Grinder (over 100 years old, Cleveland Stone Co. Mfg.)
Gristmill built by David Scott, homesteader Cottonwood 1883, d. Jerome, 1924 (about 4.5 x 2.5, wooden and metal)
Scythe
Sheller, corn, old, metal
Sickle
Food T&E
Food processing T&E
Beer cooler, A-1 Pilsner beer cooler
Bowl, enamel pouring bowl
Bread maker, and parts
Butter mold (2)
Butter mold and press
Butter paddle, wooden
Can opener
Canner, pressure canners, various, with components
Cap, bottle with plastic tube
Cellophane, "Zer-O-rap," roll and original box
Chopper, food, various
Churn, butter, glass
Coffee filler rod, glass
Coffee filter
Coffee makers, various
Cork, bottle (3)
Crock, brown jar
Crockery, various pieces
Cup, heavy glass with pouring spout
Cutter, biscuit
Cutting board
Dutch oven
Eggbeater
Egg slicer
Flour sifter, various
Fork, large, three prong
Griddle
Grinder, food, various (2)
Grinder, food, and attachments
Gripper, bottle
Hot pot handle
Ice cream maker and parts
Jar, enamel toothpick jar
Jars, various (6)
Juicer, various, (3)
Knife, kitchen, various (4)
Lid, crock jar
Lid, teakettle
LUX timer box
Matches, Diamond kitchen matches
Measuring spoon
Meat tenderizer
Milk separator and attachments
Mold, tin food mold
Nutcracker and picks
Paddle, wooden (2)
Pan, various for baking (several)
Popcorn popper, several of different types
Pots, for cooking, several
Potato masher, (5)
Potato peeler
Rolling pin
Salt and peppershakers, various (1)
Sausage stuffer (2)
Shredder, wooden
Skillet, several
Slicer, clay, for food
Slicer, vegetable, in box
Spoon, kitchen, various (3)
Strainer, several of various sizes
Teakettle, several
Tin, spice various (5)
Toaster, electric, several
Toaster, metal, several
Tortilla press, wooden
Tray, various (1)
Vanilla cream eggs box
Waffle iron, electric
Whipper (for food)
Whisk, wire
Food Service T&E
Basket, picnic
Bowl, cereal, Melmac (6)
Bowl, Tupper Ware bowl and lid
Bowl, white ironstone
Bowl, wooden
Candy dish
Chop sticks, ivory, sets (4)
Coffee service set on tray
Cup, Melmac (3)
Dish, round metal
Fork, olive
Fork, various for eating (2)
Glass, ice cream soda glass
Glass, plastic (4)
Kettle, copper
Knife, dinner (7)
Lunch pails and buckets, four, metal, from various historical periods
Pitcher, various including ceramic and metal pitchers
Plate, Melmac, various sizes (8)
Plate, serving (7)
Platter, various (5)
Relish dish
Saucer, Melmac (7)
Spoon, flat wear (13)
Tin, biscuit
Tin, bread
Utensils, plates, knives, forks and spoons used in displays
Energy production T&E
Insulators, large collection, glass and ceramic
Leatherworking T&E
Shoe lasts, various sizes, with various bases
Metalworking T&E
Collection of metalworking T&E, including very large wrenches, pliers, drills, hammers
Mining and Mineral Harvesting T&E
Slag pot, large
Textileworking T&E
Bag, floral sewing bag
Bag, rabbit foot cloth bag
Carding devices for wool made by Whitmore
Darning tool
Edgings, various colors
Hemming stand
Measuring tongs for needlework
Needle sharpener
Needles, knitting, various
Needles, sewing, various
Pattern, sewing, various
Pin cushions, carious
Quilting frame, (2)
Ribbon, various
Rickrack
Scissors, several sizes and ages
Sewing baskets, various
Sewing bird used for hemming
Sewing box
Sewing kit, military
Sewing machine in cabinet, Singer, treadle
Shuttles, various
Stitch holder
Stitcher, Magic Stitcher
Tape, dress
Thread, thimbles, buttons, various
Thread, various colors and styles (many)
Zipper, various (2)
Woodworking T&E
Nails, Columbia Steel Corporation, box
Saw blade, 4' diameter saw blade with colored picture: Peterson Sawmill, Cottonwood Arizona 1945-1961
Saws, large collection of saws for woodwork and lumber harvesting
Woodworking tools in display: In glass display case, woodworking equipment, various tools including electric screw drivers (several sizes), hand drill, wooden collapsible ruler, old tape measure, wrenches, pliers, hand saw
Woodworking tools, including drill, vice, wedge, plane, mallet, screw drivers, etc
V. Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology
Electrical and magnetic T&E
Tool belt, heavy, leather, for lineman, one of the first linemen's belts
Various instruments connected with electrical production and consumption
Maintenance T&E
Bag, embroidered clothespin bag
Bluing
Bucket, heavy
Clothes pins, various
Dust cloth
Feather bed smoothing board
Iron, gas
Iron, sad, various (several)
Iron, various, electric (several)
Sadiron
Scrub board
Soap, homemade laundry soap (76 pieces)
Soap saver
Soap, various bars, (12)
Soap, various boxes, (3)
Spangles, dancing floor box
Starch, box (3)
Stretcher, doily
Stretcher, men's pant stretchers
Sweeper, floor
Towel, huck (2)
Tubs, wash, square and round (5)
Washboard (several)
Washing plunger
Vacuum, Arexair
Vacuum, Hoover, old
Medical and Surgical T&E
Bag, doctors', (12)
Bandage, various
Bedpan
Bottle, urine
Dispenser, cotton
Enema tube
Eye wash jar
Eye wash tin (2)
First aid kit, Boy Scouts of America (2)
Graph paper, ECG
Herbal Flaxolyn
Hot water bottle
Ice bag in box
Inhaler and tin
Insect repellant
Instruments, surgical, kit (3)
Instruments, surgical, various (20)
Jar and lid, medical
Jars, medicine, various (5)
Medicine box, Cottonwood Drug Store Medicine Box, 1943
Model, led sculpture of baby in womb, Parke Davis
Otoscope/Opthalmoscope diagnostic kit
Pan and lid, used in medical procedure
Prosthesis, child's leg brace
Sling, muslin
Sterilizer, Renewal Electric Sterilizer, #18
Syringe, various (8)
Syringe holder (2)
Tape blades
Teeth, false
The Improved Albee Bone Mill
Thermometer, human temperature (2)
Tubes, rubber, various
Urinal, personal (2)
Vibrator, The Star Electric Vibrator
Merchandising T&E Box, cigar, various (3)
Match boxes, various names (3)
Plate, Grand Canyon Memorial Plate, made for Johnson Bros., England
Plate, memorial, 1912-13, Selna & Kovacovich
Plate, winter scene, John MacIntyre
Tin, tobacco (various types) (5)
Tin, with medicine and related contents, various (10)
Optical T&E
Magnifying glass
Regulative and protective T&E
Fire extinguisher
Timekeeping T&E
Clock, Baby Ben
Clock, Seth Thomas
Watch dome and base (2)
Watch, woman (4)
Watch, pocket (3)
Weights and Measures T&E
Scale, Diabetic
Scale, kitchen, various
Scale, metal, with hanger hook
VI: Tools and Equipment for Communication
Data processing T&E
Adding machine, Brandt Automatic Cashier
Adding machine, Burroughs (several)
Adding machine, Dalton
Adding machine, Monroe
Calculator, electric, Canon
Calculator, Marchant
Compass
Computer, Victor VPC II, with keyboard (Gateway 2000)
Computer, Tandy, 1000 personal computer SX, with keyboard (old larger floppy)
Ruler, metal for printer's use
Musical T&E
Accordion with black case
Cello
Drum cover
Drum, bass
Guitar, electric
Guitars, acoustic, various
Harmonica, Hohner Marine Band Harmonica and box
Leather sheet music carrier, 1918
Music holder
Piano, player, Story and Clark, belonged to Becchetti family, used at Rialto Theater, Cottonwood
Oboe, Eagle Rock Company
Organ and stool, wooden, parlor pump organ, ornate wood: Bachus family, probably constructed in Texas
Saxophone and case, Recording King
Tambourine
Violin and mandolin tuner, made in Germany
Violin
Photographic T&E
Camera, various makes, including older Agfa, Petri, old 8 mm movie camera
Cases, camera, various
Camera display in case: include Polaroid, older box cameras, older 35 mm cameras, flash attachments, tripods, light meters
Flash attachment, various
Lights, for studio photography
Projector, filmstrip
Projector, small
Sound Communication T&E
Bell, crystal (2)
Bell, school
Bell, set of small glass bells
Bell, various sets (2)
CD player, Panasonic
Phonograph display case: Gerrard Turntable, Record player, wind up "Portophone"
Phonograph, Edison Standard (with large horn), along with three cases for cylinders, two cylinders on display ("Edison Record")
Telephone bell crank
Telecommunication
Earphone with loose cord
Edison cylinder record and box (2)
Edison recorder in box
Harris Portophone
Operator's headset, pre 1950 possibly from 1930s
Radio, Emerson portable radio
Radio, large floor radio, no further identification
Radio, Motorola Ranger, portable Electric
Radio, Philco
Radio, portable, with tape player, Toshiba
Radio, portable, wooden, Philco
Radio, RCA Radiola Model AR9365
Radio, Silvertone
Radio, table, Emerson
Recording King speaker, with parts
Speaker, metal
Switchboard, with 30 cords for extensions, age uncertain
Telegraph key, Morse code
Telephone, modern orange
Telephone head set
Telephone, black rotor (2)
Telephone, cell
Telephone, no dial
Telephone, rotary black model
Telephone, standing
Telephone, table model, without dial
Telephone, wall, crank
Telephone, bells and crank portion of phone unit probably used for testing continuity of circuits
Tubes, vacuum, for sound production
Visual communication T&E
Lamps, signal, various
Lantern, railroad signal lantern
Sign, metal restaurant signs, (5)
Signal, Railroad
Wind sock (2)
Written Communication T&E
Book cover
Book Display: In case, various books, small slate, pencil sharpener, various bottles, pen and inkbottle
Box, letterbox
Box, wooden filing box
Chalk holder for making lines on blackboard for penmanship
Chalk, box, Tom Sawyer Dustless
Chalkboards, original from Clemenceau School
Crayons, in wooden box, Waltham School Crayons, with white chalk
Desk set
Document carrier, F. O. P. Convention #84, Pinal County
Duplicator, mimeograph
Eraser (2)
Ink scraper
Inkwells (3)
Ink, jar, various
Lead, pencil lead, box (1)
Lead, wooden tube containing lead
Letter opener in ox
Mailing tube
Microfiche reader
Multigraph, Model 200, with various attachments and refills
Parr Finger Stall
Pen, various (5)
Pen and pencil set
Pen stand
Pencil sharpener (2)
Photo corners (2 sets)
Rolodex, small black
Sage Direct Reading Ohmmeter, Whitney Electrical Inst. Co.
Slate board, hinged
Stamp, report card stamp from Cottonwood School, (2)
Stamp, Union Monogram
Typewriter, several, including Underwood Standard, Corona, Royal
Typewriter silencer pad
VII. Distribution and Transportation
Aerospace
Parachute, small
Container
Bag, 1st National Bank of Arizona
Bottle, baby
Bottle, various (49)
Box and lid, no further identification
Buckets and pails, various, including square wooden bucket
Bushel and peck combined (wooden)
Case, Gadabout, black travel case
Case, instruments carrying case
Crate, various milk and soda crates used for carrying bottles
Crate, wooden, California Citrus, and various others
Duffel bag, military
Footlocker
Jar, various (16)
Jug, various (2)
Lid, various (6)
Sacks, various cloth and gunnysacks
Suitcases, various sizes and ages (5)
Trunk, wooden and metal
Land Transportation
Accessory
Collar, horse, (2)
License plate, Arizona, various years from 1921-late 60s ((41)
License plate, Cottonwood
License plate holder (1)
Saddle, pack, (partial)
Saddle, riding (2)
Yoke, oxen
VIII. Communication Artifacts
Advertising
Plate, commemorative, Compliments of John MacIntyre
Bell, 50th Anniversary (2)
Plaque, commemorating first playing of the Queen Elizabeth Motion Picture in US, presented to Joe Becchetti, Verde Valley theater owner, by Adolph Zukor
Sign, long wooden sign, "The Bank of Clemenceau," not complete, from the original building, built in 1920: about 2'x 25'
Art
Bell, ceramic Christmas bell (2)
Bust, Clemenceau
Bust, Joe Wolverton, Verde Valley musician who played at the Bridgeport Tavern, late 1940s, 1950s
Decorations, Christmas various, including red foil snow flakes, tree topper, ornaments, bells, Santas, lights
Frame, picture, various
Miniature of desk, not old
Model: Clemenceau smelter, made by Elmer Spaw
Model: Lumber wagon with two horses, approximately 12" high, 3' long, home made, given to Mike Medigovich, manager of Cottonwood Lumber 1960
Model: railroad, major exhibit in the Clemenceau Heritage Museum. The model illustrates early VV Railroads, terrain and towns. Started by a railroad club ten years ago, it is still growing. The model is located in 20' x 40' room. A Flagstaff resident did paintings on the backdrops. Over the years, volunteers have increased the mileage of the tracks several times; the latest addition is the narrow gauge track going into Jerome. They will add whole new wall of the tracks coming into the Valley from Jerome Junction. They are currently building the town of Clemenceau
Model: reverberatory smelter
Mug collection, Toby Mug collection, including those made in England and Japan
Painting, Mudersbach, J. L. Wallace Apartments, Jerome
Photo, framed, man
Photo, oval, 4 year old boy with long curls wearing a dress
Photograph, colorized, of John Bristow, Cottonwood, 1900
Picture, boy and girl, in round frame
Picture, framed, flowers, Coch, Ann, 1944, about 2 x 3
Pictures, framed pictures of Victorian women with cloth dresses (4) 10" x 14"
Print, A. J. Tart, hunting dogs with game birds in mouths, orig. 1868, (2)
Sampler, hanging, wall
Tapestry, old-fashioned scene, made in Belgium
Ceremonial
Banner, Boosting Little League Baseball
Banner, small, class attendance (felt, blue and gold)
Clapper, Lion's Club Collection
Flag pole, wood
Flag, American (7)
Flag, American, 13 star round field flag
Flag, American, 48 stars, wooden stand, probably originally in Clemenceau School
Flag, Arizona, (2)
Flag, silk with round red center
Documentary Artifact
Books: Encyclopedia Americana, 1924, 17-volume set
Globe, older globe on wooden stand on bookshelf
Globe, various (3)
Penmanship examples, set, upper and lower cases
Preamble of the Declaration of Independence, framed
Pull down maps, US and world
Readers: large collection of Story Hour, 1914, several levels, mostly book 2, and 3
School tests, readers, various
Stereoscopy viewers (2)
Vocabulary cards, educational
Personal symbol
Award: Crowell Collier Award, 1957 Cottonwood High School
Awards, various, from Lion's Club Collection (6)
Badge, Army or USMC rating badge
Badge, USN rating badges (7)
Badge, USN, various (3)
Campaign buttons and pins, various, including Ike, Goldwater
Elks Memorabilia, including exalted ruler necklace, tie clasp, visitor's button, slap stick, button collection, tie tack, and Jewels of the Station
Hanky, souvenir hanky, Japanese surrender 9-2-45
Hanky, souvenir USAF (3)
Letter, athletic letter C, Cottonwood High school (5)
Patch, military, (2)
Pen, Lion's Club Collection (16)
Pin Display: souvenir pins, tokens, objects from various parts of world, including napkin from party at Willard School, 9-29-17, 1977 Citizen of the Year, Mattie Lytle
Pins, collection of union pins
Plaques: various for school service and athletic and scholarship achievement
Trophy, Governor's, from Lion's Club Collection
Trophy, Jerome Clarkdale Trophy presented by Dr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Morris, May 1916
Trophy, Mary Lou Hemler, Outstanding Teacher, 1929-1959, from PTA, Cottonwood
Trophy, NAIA, (basketball) champions, 1953
Trophy, Osley D. Ragle Sportsmanship trophy, various names inscribed
Trophy, Shuler Guys and Dolls Annual tournament
IX: Recreational Artifacts
Games
Board Games, several
Card games, various
Toys
Bank, still, (10)
Blocks, alphabet, set
Blocks, wooden (several sets)
Car, homemade wooden toy car
Chinese checkers game board
Clothing, doll, various
Cooking equipment, various, for dolls
Croquet set
Doll parts, various, including porcelain parts
Doll vehicles (carriage, stroller, etc.)
Doll, celluloid
Doll, Ewing doll collection (approximately 50 dolls)
Doll, hand crafted, several
Doll, Jolly Green Giant
Doll, Lone Ranger
Doll, Ronald McDonald
Dolls, ethnic & "typed" (Mexican, "Negro," Amish family)
Dolls, various, (boys and girls, mostly with clothes) several
Dominoes, Double Nine
Engine, toy railroad engine (2)
Furniture, doll (including table, chair, high chair, cradle)
House, doll, several
Ironing board
Mickey mouse toy
Peanuts Display, including clock, ceramic objects, tins, Snoopy airplane, glasses, cups, cardboard figures, books
Rocking horse, home made
Skates, ice
Skates, roller
Sled, (2)
Stuffed toys, various
Table tennis set
Top, metal
Train engine and various parts, several
Truck, metal toy
Vehicles, toy, car, truck and tractor, several
Wagon, toy, various
Water paint sets, various for children
Wheelbarrow, toy
Multi-use T&E
Shovels (4)
Pry bar
Artifact remnants
Pottery shards, several
Projectile points, several
Artifact, Indian
Food Processing T&E
Mano and metate (2)
