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Ben Benson Collection List of Items in the Collection

June 18, 2013 George Washington (1789-1797)

 Medal: 1932 Gilt Medal of George Washington by the Robbins Co. in Attleboro, Massachusetts. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).  Medal: 1889 George Washington Hundredth Anniversary Inauguration Medal awarded by the State of New York. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3). Folder #1:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of George Washington created by Ben Benson in 1999. Folder #2:

 Portrait: An original graphite pencil drawing of George Washington in military uniform drawn by D. T., who was possibly a student of John Trumbull. Circa 1790. There are also two letters and a page of notes regarding the authenticity of the drawing. Folder # 3:

 Photograph: Cart-de-Visite of George Washington with an American News Co. stamp on the back. Folder # 4:

 Silhouette: Silhouette of George Washington as created by Peale’s Museum of Philadelphia with a letter of provenance. Attached at the bottom of the letter are the calling cards of Walter Sherman Gifford, who was an ambassador for the during the Truman Administration.

Folder # 5:

 Photograph: Photographic copy of a 19th century bronze medallion of George Washington with an ivory face.

Folder # 6:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of by Ben Benson.

Folder # 7:  Engraving: An engraving of George Washington from the National Bureau of Engraving (1797-1801)

Folder # 8:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of John Adams created by Ben Benson in 1983.

Folder # 9:

 Silhouette: Late 19th century/Early 20th century silhouette of John Adams. Folder # 10:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of created by Ben Benson in 2012. (1801-1809)

 Medal: An 1801 Thomas Jefferson Presidential Medal. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 11:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of Thomas Jefferson drawn by Ben Benson in 2013.

Folder # 12:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Thomas Jefferson created by Ben Benson in 1972.

James Madison (1809-1817)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring . See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder #13:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of James Madison drawn by Ben Benson in 2013.

Folder # 14:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of James Madison drawn by Ben Benson. Folder # 15:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of James Madison created by Ben Benson in 1979.

Folder #16:

 Letter: 1812 letter signed by , who served as James Madison’s Controller and Attorney-General and who also served as ’ Secretary of the Treasury and Vice Presidential Candidate.  Envelope: Accompanying the 1812 letter signed by Richard Rush is an envelope franked by Rush.

Folder #17:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Dolly Madison created by Ben Benson in 2012.

James Monroe (1817-1825)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring . See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3). Folder # 18:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of James Monroe drawn by Ben Benson. Folder # 19:

 Print: A Johnson Fry & Co. print of a painting of James Monroe, circa 1861.

Folder # 20:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of First Lady created by Ben Benson in 2012.

John Quincy Adams (1825-1829)

Folder # 21:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of John Quincy Adams drawn by Ben Benson in 1972.

Folder # 22:

 Print: A large lithograph print of John Quincy Adams, circa 1844. Stored in Box 4.

Folder # 23:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of drawn by Ben Benson in 2012.

Andrew Jackson ( 1829-1837) Folder # 24:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of Andrew Jackson created by Ben Benson in 1992. Folder # 25:

 Paper: A local Whig meeting manuscript (two pages, circa 1834) held in Albany, New York by a nominee for the State Assembly. The manuscript references a future Whig convention to be held in Utica, New York. The document lambasts Andrew Jackson (referred to simply as General) while claiming the Vice President lacks any political influence. There is a transcript that accompanies the document. Martin Van Buren (1837-1841)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring Martin Van Buren. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 26:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Martin Van Buren drawn by Ben Benson in 1993.

Folder # 27:

 Engraving: An H.B. Hall’s Sons’ engraving of Martin Van Buren.

William Harrison (1841) Folder # 28:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of William Harrison created in 1989 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 29:

 Paper: 1840 William Harrison/John Tyler Electoral Ticket from Ohio.

John Tyler (1841-1845)

Folder # 30:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of John Tyler created in 1983 by Ben Benson. Folder # 31:

 Engraving: An engraving of John Tyler by H.B. Hall, Jr. Folder # 32:

 Portrait: An original portrait of Julia Tyler created with wax colored pencils by Ben Benson in 2012.

James K. Polk (1845-1849)

Folder # 33:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of James K. Polk created in 1986 by Ben Benson. Folder #34:

 Envelope: 1986 F.D.C. Postal Cover of James K. Polk painted by and signed by J. Pugh. It is the ninth out forty produced and comes with a letter of authenticity.

Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) Folder # 35:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of drawn in 2006 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 36:

 Letter: A two-page letter dated December 31, 1849 referencing Zachary Taylor from Albany, New York.

Folder # 37:

 Pin: 1890 Pepsin Gum Pinback of the President with an original paper label on reverse of Whitehead and Hoag.

Folder # 38:

 Portrait: Original wax colored pencil portrait of Margaret Taylor created by Ben Benson in 2012. Millard Fillmore (1850-1853)

Folder # 39:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Millard Fillmore drawn in 1972 by Ben Benson. Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)

Folder # 40:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Franklin Pierce created in 1981 by Ben Benson.

James Buchanan (1857-1861)

Folder # 41:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of created in 1996 by Ben Benson. Abraham (1861-1865)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring . See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 42:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Abraham Lincoln by Ben Benson.

Folder # 43:

 Photograph: A 20th century copy of an 1860’s era photograph taken of Abraham Lincoln after he declared his candidacy for President.

Folder # 44:

 Portrait: Printed card portrait of Abraham Lincoln published by The Ullman Manufacturing Co. in New York as part of its “Illustrious Americans” series.

Folder # 45:

 Autograph: A fragment of a letter signed by Hannibal Hamlin who served as Abraham Lincoln’s vice president.

Folder # 46:

 Paper: A small piece of paper with the name of a law firm, Logan & Lincoln, written upon it. From 1841 until 1844 Abraham Lincoln was law firm partners with Stephen T. Logan. Folder # 47:

 Portrait: A copy of a hand-drawn portrait of Mary Lincoln created with wax colored pencils by Ben Benson in 2012.  Engraving: An engraved portrait of Mary Lincoln based upon a photograph of her.

Folder # 48:

 Postcard: An embossed leather postcard depicting a portrait of Abraham Lincoln by the Tanner Souvenir Co. in New York.

Folder # 48a:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of a young Abraham Lincoln created by Ben Benson in 2010.

Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) Folder # 49:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of created in 1973 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 50:

 Paper: A print copy of a Civil War proclamation made by Andrew Johnson on April 29, 1865 shortly after he had taken office. Folder # 51:

 Engraving: An engraving of an Andrew Johnson portrait from the National Bureau of Engraving.

Folder # 52:

 Photograph: Carte-de-Visite of Andrew Johnson and his presidential cabinet, circa 1866.

Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877)

Folder # 53:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Ulysses S. Grant drawn by Ben Benson in 1998. Folder # 54:

 Photograph: A cart-de-visite of a print of Ulysses S. Grant and his family with the back stamp of the publisher, Geo. Simon & Sons. The image is not based upon a realistic portrayal of the presidential family. Folder # 55:

 Letter: A formal dinner invitation from Ulysses S. Grant to his cousin, William Smith, dated April 27, 1875.

Folder # 56:

 Letter: A letter from John L. Sayer to his wife dated December 6, 1875 referencing a speech that Ulysses S. Grant will be making in Congress later that day.

Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881)

Folder # 57:

 Portrait: Copy of an original hand-drawn wax colored pencil portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes created by Ben Benson in 1985.

Folder # 58:

 Letter: A letter from Ruther B. Hayes to the Secretary of the Treasury dated June 22, 1877.

James A. Garfield (1881)

Folder # 59:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of James Garfield drawn by Ben Benson in 2005.

Folder # 60:

 Ribbon: A silk memorial ribbon commemorating the life of James A. Garfield after his death on September 19, 1881.

Folder #61:

 Ribbon: Silk campaign ribbon from the 1880 presidential election of James A. Garfield for President and Chester Arthur for Vice President with a portrait of Garfield printed on it.

Chester Arthur (1881-1885)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring Chester Arthur. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 62:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Chester Arthur created in 1998 by Ben Benson.

Grover (1885-1889)

Folder # 63:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of drawn by Ben Benson in 1982.

Folder # 64:

 Paper: An 1884 Hoods Trade Card depicting presidential candidate Grover Cleveland.

Folder # 65:

 Paper: An 1888 British version of a presidential campaign card listing Grover Cleveland as the candidate for the Presidency and Allen G. Thurman as the candidate for vice president.

Folder #66:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Francis F. Cleveland created by Ben Benson in 2012.

Folder # 67:

 Portrait: Original of a wax colored pencil portrait of Francis F. Cleveland drawn by Ben Benson in 2012. Folder # 68:

 Letter: A letter dated February 9, 1871 from Buffalo, New York. The letterhead is for the law practice of Laning, Cleveland, & Folsom in which Grover Cleveland was a partner.

Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)

Folder # 69:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of drawn by Ben Benson in 1971. Folder # 70:

 Engraving: An engraving by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing of Benjamin Harrison. Grover Cleveland (1893-1897)

Folder # 71:

 Paper: An official presidential ballot for the State of Maine issued by the Secretary of the State for Maine dated November 8, 1892. This would have been the presidential election in which both Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison ran to be reelected as President. William McKinley (1897-1901)

Folder # 72:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of William McKinley created by Ben Benson in 1986.

Folder # 73:

 Napkin: A 1896 Presidential campaign dinner napkin depicting portraits of William McKinley for President and for Vice President. Folder # 74:

 Letter: A letter (dated September 16, 1901) written by the Secretary of State John Hay announcing the death of William McKinley to consular offices.  Letter: A printed copy of a proclamation letter from to the Nation following his recent installment as the new president. Folder # 75:

 Ribbon: A memorial silk ribbon for William McKinley mourning his death while in office. Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909)

 Medal: A 1963 commemorative medal honoring Theodore Roosevelt. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3). Folder # 76:

 Portrait: A copy of original wax pencil drawing of Theodore Roosevelt created in 2010 by Ben Benson.  Portrait: A copy of a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt that was drawn by Ben Benson in 2001  Letter: A letter written by Roosevelt’s sister, Corrine Roosevelt Robinson, to a Mrs. Berger dated December 6, 1923. Folder #77:

 Paper: A piece of paper signed and dated (January 24, 1934) by .

Folder #78:

 Envelope: A franked envelope signed by Edith Roosevelt dated February 27, 1935.  Paper: A magazine clipping depicting Edith Roosevelt based upon a painting by P.A. Laszlo. Folder # 79:

 Letter: A Lincoln Farm Association Trustee Invitation to dated May 20, 1911. Lodge was a friend and political contemporary of Theodore Roosevelt. Folder # 80:

 Letter: Various invitations from Theodore and Edith Roosevelt.

William Howard Taft (1909-1913) Folder # 81:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait drawn by Ben Benson in 1987. Folder # 82:

 Badge: A 1908 state delegate badge for the Presidential election held that year.

Folder # 83:

 Letter: A letter from Robert A. Taft, son of , to a constituent asking her to support him in securing the nomination as the Republican candidate for the presidential election of 1952. Folder # 84:  Photograph: A photograph of J.S. Sherman who served as Vice President during the Taft administration. Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921)

Folder #85

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Woodrow Wilson created in 1972 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 86:

 Portrait: An original wax colored pencil portrait of Edith Bolling Wilson drawn by Ben Benson in 2012.

Folder #87:

 Silhouettes: Two profile silhouettes of Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, daughter of Woodrow Wilson. One of the silhouettes is signed by Eleanor Wilson McAdoo while the other silhouette is signed by the artist who created the silhouette (Beatrix Sherman). Notes are also in the folder.

Folder # 88:

 Letter: A letter written by John R. Bolling, private secretary and brother-in- law of Woodrow Wilson, to William C. Wear dated August 30, 1921.

Folder # 89:

 Silhouette: A profile silhouette of Joseph P. Tumulty, Wilson’s private secretary from 1911 to 1921, by the artist Beatrice Sherman dated March 15, 1919.

Folder #90:

 Paper: A White House telegram to Joseph P. Tumulty from his wife dated August 17, 1916.

Folder #91:

 Paper: A White House invitation from to the Russells. Folder # 92:

 Silhouette: A profile silhouette of J. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy during the Wilson presidency by the artist Beatrix Sherman.

Warren G. Harding(1921-1923)

Folder #93:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Warren G. Harding created by Ben Benson in 1978. Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929)

 Medal: A bronze medallion designed by the sculptor J. Kilenyl commemorating Calvin Coolidge’s visit to the Union League of Philadelphia on November 27, 1927 with a raised profile relief of Calvin Coolidge and the words “Amor Patriae Ducit.” See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 94:

 Portrait: A copy of an original hand drawn wax colored pencil portrait of Calvin Coolidge created by Ben Benson in 1988.

Folder # 95:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of drawn in 2012 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 96:

 Letter: A letter of John Coolidge, son of Calvin Coolidge, written on January 27, 1953 to Charles J. Dickgiesser.

Folder # 97:

 Letter: A White House invitation from the Coolidges requesting the presence of James A. Stuart at reception held on January 13, 1927 accompanied by admittance cards to the White House’s East Gate.

Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) Folder # 98:

 Portrait: A copy of original wax colored pencil drawing of Herbert Hoover created in 1981 by Ben Benson.  Letter: A condolence card sent by Herbert Hoover’s sons and their wives thanking a person for his or her support as the Hoover family mourns the death of Herbert Hoover.

Folder # 99:

 Photograph: A news wire photograph taken of the Republican Presidential nominee Herbert Hoover with his wife, Lou Hoover, and their son Allan Hoover while they were attending Memorial Church at Stanford University in Palo Alto California. Folder # 100:

 Engraving: An engraving of Herbert Hoover done by the National Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Folder # 101:

 Letter: A White House Invitation from the Hoovers inviting a guest to a reception being held at the White House on October 13, 1932.  Paper: A Senate admission card signed by Vice President Charles Curtis. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 102:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt drawn by Ben Benson in 2011.

Folder # 103:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt created in 2007 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 104:

 Portrait: Copy of an original hand drawn wax colored pencil portrait of created in 2010 by Ben Benson. Folder # 105:

 Stamp: A 1902 stamp commemorating Ulysses S. Grant from the stamp collection of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Folder # 106:

 Envelope: An F.D.C. postal cover signed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. dated July 18, 1944.

Folder # 107:

 Paper: A copy of the third draft of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Declaration of War Speech dated December 8, 1941

Folder # 108:

 Letter: A letter from Bernard M. Baruch to Berry Baden dated January 24, 1952 . Baruch served as a political consultant for Franklin Delano Roosevelt during World War II. He also was a political consultant for Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Harry S Truman.

Folder # 109:

 Paper: A piece of paper signed by Henry A. Wallace on May 16, 1943. Wallace served as the Vice President for Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his second term.

Harry S Truman (1945-1953)

Folder # 110:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Harry S Truman created in 1971 by Ben Benson.  Paper: Piece of paper with Truman’s signature. Folder # 111:

 Letter: An invitation to 1949 Inaugural Ball held in honor of Harry S Truman with envelopes and a ticket.

Folder # 112:

 Letter: An invitation card from Margaret Truman, the daughter of Harry S Truman, and Vice President Allen W. Barkley inviting a person to dinner at the Mayflower Hotel. Folder # 113:

 Letter: A condolence card for the passing of Harry S Truman to a doctor, Thomas W. Carr with an envelope signed by Truman’s wife, Bess W. Truman.

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) Folder # 114:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower by Ben Benson; the portrait is signed by Eisenhower’s son John S. D. Eisenhower. Folder # 115:

 Letter: An invitation from to the wife of Senator William Borah asking her to come to a luncheon held on April 26, 1955 at 1:00 p.m.  Letter: A White House invitation from the Eisenhowers to Murray Snyder .  Letter: A note (with an envelope) from Mamie Eisenhower dated November 15, 1956 thanking her friend for remembering her birthday.

Folder # 116:

 Envelope: A F.D. C. envelope honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower signed by Dwight David Eisenhower, II, Ann Eisenhower, Susan Eisenhower, and Mary Eisenhower De Young. Folder # 117:

 Portrait: Copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Mamie Eisenhower created in 2012 by Ben Benson. John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring Kennedy’s brother Robert F. Kennedy. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3). Folder # 118:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of John F. Kennedy drawn by Ben Benson.  Paper: A piece of Air Force One stationary used during Kennedy’s presidency attached. Folder # 119:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of John F. Kennedy drawn by Ben Benson in 2013.

Folder # 120:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Jackie Kennedy drawn by Ben Benson in 2013.

Folder # 121:  Paper: A White House Memo dated May 8, 1962 referencing Jackie Kennedy and her servants. Folder # 122:

 Letter: A letter referencing a 1961 commencement speech made by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at Eastern Kentucky University.  Letter: A copy of the letter that Johnson wrote accepting the invitation to speak at Eastern Kentucky University’s 1961 commencement.  Letter: A letter from Vice President Johnson to the president of Eastern Kentucky University thanking him for an honorary degree. Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969)

Folder # 123:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Lyndon B. Johnson created in 1968 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 124:

 Photograph: A White House photograph of Lyndon b. Johnson and his wife . At the bottom of the mat there is a note written by Lady Bird Johnson along with her signature. There is also a letter dated March 28, 1986 from a fan of Lady Bird Johnson asking for a photograph.

Folder # 125:

 Print: A printed caricature of L.B. Johnson. Folder # 126:

 Letter: A condolence card sent by Lyndon B. Johnson’s family following his death.

Folder # 127:

 Letter: An autographed card signed by Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey. Folder # 128:

 Envelope: An envelope signed by Lady Bird Johnson dated January 20, 1969.

Richard Nixon (1969-1974)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring Richard Nixon. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 129:  Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Richard Nixon created in 1973 by Ben Benson.  Paper: A 1972 press pass issued during his administration  Paper: A card celebrating the marriage of his daughter, Tricia Nixon, and Edward Finch Cox on June 12, 1971.

Folder # 130:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Patricia Nixon created in 2011 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 131:

 Envelope: An F.D.C. envelope honoring Richard and Patricia Nixon signed by chief justice Warren Burger.  Paper: A hand written note that George McGovern used during the 1972 Presidential election.

Gerald Ford (1974-1977)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring Gerald Ford. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3).

Folder # 132:

 Portrait: A copy of an original portrait of Gerald Ford drawn by Ben Benson in 1976.  Paper: A tribute card for the Capitol Rotunda Funeral service held for Ford from December 30, 2006 to January 1, 2007. Folder # 133:

 Letter: A White House invitation for the presentation of the National Medal of Science on October 18, 1976. Folder # 134:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of created by Ben Benson. Folder # 135:

 Paper: A piece of paper with Gerald Ford’s signature on it. James E. Carter (1977-1981)

Folder # 136:  Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of James E. Carter drawn by Ben Benson in 2003. Folder # 137:

 Paper: A book plate signed by . Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)

Folder # 138:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Ronald Reagan created in 2006 by Ben Benson. Folder # 139:

 Paper: An original cartoon of Ronald Reagan drawn by the cartoonist Eldon Fletcher in 1984 with a note written to a fan. Folder # 140

 Photograph: A photographed copy of a TIME magazine cover signed by Walter Mondale, a presidential candidate in the 1984 Presidential election. Folder # 140a:

 Paper: A political cartoon depicting the first Presidential debate between former Vice President Walter Mondale and President Ronald Reagan. The cartoon was signed by Ronald Reagan.

Folder # 141:

 Paper: A copy of Congressional bill signed by the former press secretary of Ronald Reagan. George H. W. Bush (1989-1993)

 Medal: A commemorative medal honoring George H. W. Bush. See Box 5 (Stored in Box 3). Folder # 142:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of George H. W. Bush drawn in 1999 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 143:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of created in 2013 by Ben Benson.

William J. Clinton (1993-2001) Folder # 144:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of William J. Clinton created in 1992 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 145:

 Letters: Letters of correspondence between Vice President Dan Quayle to Ambassador Julian M. Niemczyk dated March 31, 1989, November 21, 1989, and March 30, 1990.  Photograph: A photograph of Vice President Dan Quayle and Ambassador Julian M. Niemczyk shaking hands.

Folder # 146:

 Photograph: A photograph of William J. Clinton that he signed.  Paper: A 1992 political cartoon of Clinton by Julia Suits. George W. Bush (2001-2009)

Folder # 147:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of George W. Bush created by Ben Benson in 2001 with an autographed piece of paper.

Folder # 148:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of drawn in 2011 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 149:

 Photograph: An autographed White House photograph of George W. Bush. Barack Obama (2009-2016)

Folder # 150:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil drawing of Barack Obama drawn by Ben Benson in 2008.

Folder # 151:

 Letter: A White House letter of Barack Obama that is dated December 9, 2009.

Folder # 152:

 Paper: A piece of paper with the signature of President Barack Obama on it.  Paper: An F.D.C. envelope dated August 25, 1959 with Vice President Joe Biden’s signature on it. Other Presidential Item and Miscellaneous :

Folder # 153:

 Seal: A wax Presidential seal. Date unknown.

Folder # 154:

 Engraving: An 1840 Engraving of Early Presidents depicting Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Harrison, John Tyler, and James K. Polk.

Folder # 155:

 Photograph: An autographed group photograph of the First Ladies Betty Ford, Patricia Nixon, , and Barbara Bush.

Folder # 156:

 Book: Presidential Profiles: An Intimate Collection of Portraits and Documents by Jack Behrens and Ben Benson; the book was published in 2003 by the Oneida County Historical Society in Utica, New York.

Folder # 157:

 Paper: A merchant invoice of Lexington merchant A. Graham, Jr, circa 1869. Folder # 158:

 Letter: A two pages of a letter written by Commissary General of the Army , Amos Eaton, on the back of Special Orders No. 140 by Command of General Grant.

Folder # 159:

 Paper: A tax receipt dated 1834 for during the years 1832-1833.  Engraving: An engraving of Timothy Pickering. The engraving was made by T.B. Welch who based his engraving of Pickering on a drawing by J. B. Lomgacre (who in turn based his drawing on the work of G. Stuart). Pickering’s signature is at the bottom of the engraving.

Folder # 160:  Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. created by Ben Benson in 2008.

Folder # 161:

 Letter: A letter from a fan to Lily Pons dated November 23, 1963 writing to her about how much hearing two of her recordings comforted him after he heard the news regarding John F. Kennedy’s assassination.  Letter: A letter dated December 12, 1968 from Richard Nixon to Lily Pons and her personal credit card for Club Le Vallauris. Folder # 162:

 Engraving: A 1834 Engraving of the White House by Carter, Andrews, &Co.

Folder # 162a:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Kurt Westergaard, a Danish cartoonist, created in 2010 by Ben Benson.

Folder # 162b:

 Portrait: A copy of an original wax colored pencil portrait of Elvis Presley drawn by Ben Benson in 2009 or 2010.

Box 1: George Washington- Chester Arthur (Folders 1-62)

Box 2: Grover Cleveland-Gerald Ford (Folders 63-135) Box 3: James Carter-Other Presidential Items and Miscellaneous ( Folders 136- 162b)