TOMMY G. THOMPSON COLLECTION
MEMORABILIA
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS), 2001-2005, undated
Tommy Thompson received the following pieces of memorabilia during his tenure as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in the first administration of President George W. Bush. Items are arranged chronologically by format. Some memorabilia could not be dated with any degree of precision and are therefore marked as undated (undated); however, all are believed to have entered Thompson's possession during his federal service.
Plaques & Certificates Prints & Framed Works 3-D Objects Textiles
Plaques & Certificates Item Type: Plaque Description: Wood and metal plaque acknowledging Thompson as keynote speaker at 13th Annual Convention and Exposition in San Diego, CA. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Certificate of appreciation painted on a piece of buckskin and decorated with native beadwork; "for the Health and Welfare of the Oglala Lakota Oyate." Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden plaque honoring Secretary Thompson's commitment to health and welfare of all Americans. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: 2001 Advocacy Award; wooden plaque. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden plaque -- FAST Parents recognizing efforts of Secretary Thompson. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wisconsin-shaped wooden plaque congratulating Thompson's induction into Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden Plaque -- Recognition Award Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden Plaque honoring Thompson as "Health Leader of the Year." Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden Plaque -- Public Policy Leadership Award. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden plaque thanking Secretary Thompson for support of Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Ride Home. Notes: Item Type: Certificate Description: Freemason Certificate making Thompson a Sovereign Grand Inspector General, 33 Degrees and Honorary Member of the Supreme Council Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden plaque -- token of appreciation to Secretary Thompson from Ugandan Ministry of Health. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Photograph of Thompson and others, mounted on plaque; labeled "Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Milwaukee 1903-2003." Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Award for Distinguished Service. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Plaque with key to city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Senator Ted Stevens Award Notes: Item Type: Plaque Description: Wooden plaque award -- 2004 Policy Leader of the Year Notes: |
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Prints & Framed Works Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed copy of Congressional Record recording Thompson's nomination for HHS Secretary. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Certificate commemorating the Initial sequencing and analysis of the Human Genome. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed oversized stamp recognizing announcement of Workplace Partnership for Life Campaign -- organ/tissue donations. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award -- certificate in red plastic holder. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Work honoring Secretary Thompson at One America Leadership Dinner Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed announcement -- Gift of Life Donation Initiative Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Award -- 2001 Newsmaker of the Year Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed photo of Lynn Swann with Secretary Thompson in his HHS office; matte is signed "Tommy, Peace and Victory to the very best! Lynn Swann." Notes: Item Type: Print Description: Oversized (16"x24") photographic print of Secretary Thompson with others in front of the Relay For Life bus; mounted on foam core. Notes: Other photographs from this event can be found in Series 4.4. Item Type: Print Description: Oversized (16"x21") photographic print of Secretary Thompson delivering remarks at Afghanistan-America Summit on Recovery and Reconstruction; mounted on foam core. Notes: Other photographs from this event can be found in Series 4.4. Item Type: Print Description: Oversized (16"x21") photographic print of Secretary Thompson with crowd at American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event; mounted on foam core. Notes: Other photographs from this event can be found in Series 4.4. Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed certificate designating Thompson as Distinguished Visiting Professor Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed certificate saluting Thompson for his leadership and vision. Notes: Item Type: Print Description: Oversized (16"x21") photographic print of Secretary Thompson delivering remarks at Afghanistan-America Summit on Recovery and Reconstruction; mounted on foam core. Notes: Other photographs from this event can be found in Series 4.4. Item Type: Print Description: Oversized (16"x21") photographic print of Secretary Thompson delivering remarks at National Press Club event; mounted on foam core. Notes: Other photographs from this event can be found in Series 4.4. Item Type: Framed Work Description: Folder containing information about HHS Secretary's Command Center. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed beaded depiction of red AIDS awareness ribbon presented to TGT on opening of Taso Mulago complex Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed photograph recognizing Secretary Thompson's support of Alaska's Native Community Notes: Item Type: Print Description: Oversized (16"x24") photographic print of Secretary Thompson delivering remarks at Harley-Davidson sponsored health event on the Washington Mall; mounted on foam core. Notes: Other photographs from this event can be found in Series 4.4. Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Certificate -- 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare; Tommy Thompson, Secretary HHS; as recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Paper copy of Medicare Prescription Drug Plan legislation. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed certificate thanking Secretary Thompson for his efforts with the Blood Drive Challenge program. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Leadership Award. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed certificate of Appreciation for help with the Kwethluk Head Start / Early Head Start Facility. "Thank you for your dedication to Alaska's children." Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed resolution honoring Secretary Thompson. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Card -- "Thank you for working so hard to help keep us safe!" Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed photograph of Secretary Thompson with Bart Starr and other Rawhide Boys Ranch VIPs; autographed by men in the photograph. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed wooden artwork -- representation of Toronto Rock in Uganda. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed medals -- DHSS Health Resources Services Administration recognizing 75 percent organ donation rate. Notes: Item Type: Print Description: Enlarged photograph of President Bush and Secretary Thompson at "Working Toward Independence" welfare reform event. Mounted on foam core: 16" x 21." Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed oversized photo of Thompson with Richard Braund and Richard Wiannurd in front of vintage car Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed oversized photo of Thompson attending the Comision de Salud Fronteriza Mexico-Estados Unidos 4a Reunion Annual Binacional. Notes: Item Type: Framed Work Description: Framed Flight Certificate recognizing Thompson's ride on Air Force One; signed by Air Force One pilot. Notes: |
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3-Dimensional Objects Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Blue scrap book presented to Secretary Thompson at the 10th Annual Donor Family Gathering; contains images and information about donor quilt project. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Map of Hispañola showing HHS relief efforts for Tropical Storm Jeanne Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Square wooden display box with glass cover, containing eight (8) souvenir lapel pins from health-related events associated with the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Trophy commemorating Thompson's induction into the Sturgis Hall of Fame; crystal drop shape on top of wooden base. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Sample of African-American Health Passport; HHS initiative. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Africa-shaped, clear plastic award labeled, "Thank you for joining us in the global fight against HIV/AIDS … In honor of First Lady Janet Museveni's Victories in Uganda". Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Gold medal inscribed "With our Gratitude" by Watoto Wa Mungu music group at Nyumbai Children's Home in Nairobi, Kenya. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Karacul hat made of lamb fur, similar to the kind worn by Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Hard plastic statue thanking Secretary Thompson for giving keynote address at sesquicentennial of Dane County's Republican Party organization. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Japanese cloth artwork mounted on wall hanging; wrapped in plastic. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Golden commemorative coin: Pan-American Health Organization Celebrating 100 Years of Health, 1902-2002. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Secretary Thompson's nametag from 2004 World Economic Forum. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Dublin Crystal plate showing crest of South Dublin County Council. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Six (6) glass goblets received as gift. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: White hard hat with Secretary Thompson's name in front and HHS and CDC decals on sides. Labeled on back, "One HHS." Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Parker signing pen with Secretary Thompson's name and HHS logo on it. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Afghan Family Health Book; electronic book; public-private partnership between HHS and LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Two (2) white binders filled with news clippings in plastic sleeves concerning Secretary Thompson's service at the HHS Department. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Thank you note to Secretary Thompson from students at Paul Robeson School; large foam core cutout of bicyclist autographed by students. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: National Donor Day Award; crystal block award in blue box -- "Heroes Wanted … Heroes Found." Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Circular HHS seal; Plastic, 24.5" diameter. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Wooden box containing rectangular gold plate with Cyrillic writing. Notes: Item Type: 3-D Object Description: Two TOMMY SENATOR yard signs, distributed by Tommy Thompson for Senate, Inc. Notes:
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Textiles Item Type: Textile Description: White T-shirt with "Team Wisconsin" logo, signed by organ transplant recipients. Notes: Item Type: Textile Description: Flag of Heroes listing names of emergency personnel who died responding to 9/11 attacks. Notes: Item Type: Textile Description: White T-shirt commemorating President's Economic Forum at Baylor University. Notes: Item Type: Textile Description: White T-shirt with logo, "Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day; War Memorial Plaza; September 16, 2003; 10:00AM to 3:00PM." Notes: Item Type: Textile Description: White T-shirt with logo, "Promoting a Healthy Navajo Nation." Notes: |