As an EMMY® winning photojournalist, the contents of these archives represent my interests in various topics, compiled during various domestic and international research travels.
The hobby became a passion. I have collected my display of: Americana; artwork; autographs; first edition books; historic newspapers; movie posters; political & sports paraphernalia; Titanic memorabilia; and rare numismatic/philatelic & jewelry items, since I was ten years-old. Everything here is my property. Most items are for rental loan for sharing. Only a few items may be purchased.
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Ruffled Feathers: Hard Truths
What began as a means to disseminate information to my close friends and family, all at once, became my legacy and a testament to my undying and unselfish love for family and life.This story is multi-layered. If you read and embrace it with an open mind, you will be amazed at what you take away. ...
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Timeline Photos
...my significant photojournalism in 2014
This video highlights outstanding events and my photojournalism, published and non-published, throughout 2014
~My Grandfather's War Ration Stamp Book~
~ONCE A Legal ILVehicle Plate (note exp) ~
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan DOES NOT give autographs, ... but because I asked the FOI, at the right time, at the right occasion ... and (...while the Minister was in the right mood) ... I was an OFFICIAL photog :) ...
... I was so granted this priceless remembrance.
1950s Geiger Counter ...
~IT WORKS~
Though the decades, I've amassed a selection of the most precious written keepsakes friends: students; deceased; and relatives, in the form of African American art.
I display these each year.
Though the decades, I've amassed a selection of the most precious written keepsakes friends: students; deceased; and relatives, in the form of African American art.
I display these each year.
The matchbook collection from special places and my once favorite hang-outs.
Yes....really! ...ORIGINAL boxes ;) Red Ball Jets.
THESE use to be inside Butternut Bread® loaves in December.
These are 70s-original (kept for Christmas decorations) since I was a kid.
It was the tragic shocker that was to end all Chicago teen gun violence … 30 years ago next month …
Google to see what NBA superstars donned #25 thereafter.
Timeline Photos
AUTHENTICATED AUTOGRAPHED SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
~MO'NE IKEA DAVIS~
This is a 1966 history book of the famous Monument of Faith Church (Deliverance Center) est. 1964 by Rev. Richard Daniel Henton, under the legendary Apostle Arturo Skinner. The name "Monument of Faith" came from words spoken by the Chicago Evangelist Amelia Anderson, then affiliated with tent-revival preacher A.A. Allen.
This is a 1966 history book of the famous Monument of Faith Church (Deliverance Center) est. 1964 by Rev. Richard Daniel Henton, under the legendary Apostle Arturo Skinner. The name "Monument of Faith" came from words spoken by the Chicago Evangelist Amelia Anderson, then affiliated with tent-revival preacher A.A. Allen.
My 60s ORIGINAL alcohol ad featuring prolific author/poet Langston Hughes:
REMEMBERING Freedom Summer 1964, from my ORIGINAL ad in 1963 …
My ORIGINAL 1959 Magazine Movie Ad:
This is the oldest paper actually saved by the curator, while in Eighth Grade.
This is the oldest paper actually saved by the curator, while in Eighth Grade.
This is part of the collection of David L. Spearman
This is part of the collection of David L. Spearman
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Complete newspapers and interesting ads from 1976
The David L. Spearman Library
This album, part of the library, was my brother Larry's 70s CUBS endeavor, to which I added some sports entries as well.
The library's collection of Reagan headlines
The library's collection of Reagan headlines
RICHARD M. NIXON ARCHIVE
THE ELVIS PRESLEY ARCHIVE
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The library's collection of Reagan headlines
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The MJ cologne line
KENNEDY FAMILY ARCHIVE
EARLY OBAMA ARCHIVE
FINAL CALL from my archives
CHICAGO DEFENDER from my archives
1967 CHICAGO SOUTHWEST SIDE/OAK LAWN TORNADO
This paper, saved by my late father, portrays a thriving West Side of Chicago on Madison Street. After MLK was assassinated, 90% of these businesses were torched. Madison St. shops were never rebuilt, from Western East to Damen Ave., from 1968 April 4-5th to this day.
Oh yes...in this issue, my dad's USPO Softball Team are featured trophy winners from Midwest Postal Station 116 S. Western Ave.
This paper, saved by my late father, portrays a thriving West Side of Chicago on Madison Street. After MLK was assassinated, 90% of these businesses were torched. Madison St. shops were never rebuilt, from Western East to Damen Ave., from 1968 April 4-5th to this day.
Oh yes...in this issue, my dad's USPO Softball Team are featured trophy winners from Midwest Postal Station 116 S. Western Ave.
... preserved by my late father Lee Spearman
... preserved by my late father Lee Spearman
Chicago, IL
60615
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