2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
Artist/Maker: Enit Zerner Kaufman

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Duryea/ for Governor

Duryea/ for Governor
Title
Duryea/ for Governor
Object name 
Pin-back button
Date 
1974
Related People 
Campaign Of: Perry B Duryea
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Description 
"Duryea/ for Governor." White letters on purple.
Credit Line 
Gift of Glen Fleischman
Object Number 
2008.18.1.10
Gallery Label 
Perry B. Duryea (1921-2004), a Republican, served nine terms in the New York State assembly before giving up his seat to run for Governor in 1978. He lost to Hugh Carey.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.