Commems Collection Classic: 1946 Booker T Washington Memorial Ephemera

In my previous post on the Booket T. Washington Memorial half-dollars, I presented one of the black leatherette three-coin holders in which some of the coins were originally distributed. (See: http://goccf.com/t/116437) Here I present some additional paper items related to the promotion and distribution of the commemorative coins.

First up is a "Gems of Wisdom" promotional flyer that featured several quotes attributed to Booker T. Washington along with advertising copy promoting the BTW half-dollar.

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Next is another "Gems of Wisdom" piece, but this version served a different purpose. This paper leaflet, in addition to a couple of BTW quotes, had a place to attach (via tape) a BTW half-dollar. These flyers were used by the Birthplace Memorial group to distribute coins to purchasers, as well as to send coins to prospective buyers in hopes of eliciting sales.

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Last up is an unaddressed mailing envelope marking the opening day of the BTW Birthplace Memorial. This is one of a few varieties of "Opening Day" event covers used by the sponsoring group to mail coins and promotional material. In a bit of foreshadowing, the stamp used on the cover honors George Washington Carver.



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