A large roll of paper. The paper is a Christmas-themed item covered in mistletoe and the words "Merry Christmas" and "New Year". Additionally, the roll has metal cups pressed into either end, presumably to be used as rolling points for when it is mounted and being used.

Wax Paper Roll (2011.7.27)

A large roll of paper and the spindle upon which is rests. The paper is a light greenish color with a faint pattern. The spindle for the roll is polished wood and besides being slightly worn (from rolling in the metal dispenser) at its ends is in normal condition.

Plaque (2011.7.187)

This is a rectangular wooden plaque with a top of a candy box cover mounted on the front. The cover is a blueish hue because it was attached with a wood stain which changed its color. The top has a grid-like patterning in the background covering the whole thing. It also has a decorative, dark blue border made of squares, within other squares. Centered in the middle is written "Alex's Sweet Shop" in bold dark blue type, with "Homemade Candies and Delicious Ice Cream" printed slightly smaller in the same color and font directly below the first phrase. Along the bottom left corner, it reads,"Net weight two pounds," centered along the bottom is "Phone Berwyn 6782," and printed in the bottom right corner "6823 Roosvelt Rd Berwyn, ILL" is printed. The top iteslf has been ripped from the box so its edges are uneven. On the back, written in pen, centered horizantally is written "This is the top of the cover of candy boxes used by Alex's Sweet Shop on 6823 W. Roosevelt Rd Berwyn, ILL on the 1930's." Along the left edge of the wood "12-B" is written in pencil. There is no known meaning for the number. The wood is fairly clean, there are some green stains in various areas such as right below the main writing and in the right lower corner. Above the writing a circular metal hanger is attached with a bent nail to the center of the plaque. Along the top of the plaque there is a brass, circlular piece of metal attached which stands straight up into the air so the object can be hung.

Notebook (2011.7.261)

This is a black notebook from the Allied Confectioner's Association from 1927, as indicated by the hand written title page. The notebook has alphabetized tabs and seems to have been used primarily as an address book. The right pages contain addresses, while the left pages contain a chart keeping record of something, per address, perhaps of a payment.

Menu (2011.7.258)

This a fountain menu from Alex's Candy Shop. The menu is bound in green leather, with "Menu" printed on the front, contained in a decorative border. The corners are reinforced with small metal edges. It is a two paged menu, printed on bright orange paper, under a protective plastic covering. The left page lists prices for menu items under the headings: "Crushed Fruit," "Fruit Nut Sundaes," "Fancy Sundaes," and "Specials." There is a hole burned into the plastic covering right above the "Specials" section. The right page contains the "Frappe," "Beverages," and "Hot Drinks in Season" sections in addtion to a hand written specials section. There are also certain menu items crossed out in pen.

Menu (2011.7.257)

This a fountain menu from Alex's Candy Shop. The menu is bound in green leather, with "Fountain Menu" printed on the front, contained in a decorative border. The corners are reinforced with small metal edges. It is a two paged menu, printed on bright orange paper, under a protective plastic covering. The left page lists prices for menu items under the headings: "Crushed Fruit," "Fruit Nut Sundaes," "Fancy Sundaes," and "Specials." There is a hole burned into the plastic covering right above the "Specials" section. The right page contains the "Frappe," "Beverages," and "Hot Drinks in Season" sections in addtion to a hand written specials section.

Invoice (2011.7.264b)

This is the reciept for the gold Elgin pocket watch, that belonged to either John or Alex Rassogianis. The reciept is dated January 12, 1914 from A. Klier Jeweler and Watch Maker, on 3609 W. 26th Street. There is a hand written description of the watch, including its 20 year guarantee. The watch cost $23.00. The reciept is folded in eighths, and torn in places.

Envelope (2011.7.252)

This is a tax bill envelope from Herman Krumdick, Town Collector from Berwyn, Illinois sent to Alex Rassogianis. There is a red, two cent postage stamp in the right corner. The time stamp is dated March 5, 1932, 6:30 PM. In bold, black lettering, in the center of the envelope is "Tax Bill. If this is not your bill please return to the Mail Man," with "Tax Bill" and "Mail Man" underlined. Above this is a translucent viewing window to see the envelope's contents. The envelope flap is torn about half way off. Inside the envelope is an additional envelope addressed to Alex Rassogianis at 6822 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, ILL time stamped on May 9, 1931 at 3:30 PM in Chicago. There is a red, two cent stamp in the top right hand corner. Inside this inner envelope are severel additional documents. There is a letter from the Association of Real Estate Taxpayers of Illinois dated April 24, 1931. The letter is accompanied by an official receipt acknowledging Mr. Rassogianis' membership and legal fees and his membership card. There is also a small lined peice of white paper with the number 4400 printed on it. Lastly, there are two yellow tax bills.

Contract (2011.7.188)

This is the original lease for Alex's Candy Shop. The lease is framed in a dark-stained, wooden frame and is lined in an inner, red framing. The lease begins with "This Agreement," printed large, in bold, in the top left hand corner, with the rest of the lease a mixture of typed generic lease wording and written, specific information. Information on the Lease: Signed on May 1, 1906 between Joseph W. Filetz and John Rassogianis for the discussed property in Chicago, IL in Cook County. The lease exptends from May 1, 1906 to May 1, 1911 for the sum of $3,600 payable on the first of every month to the office of Joseph Filetz. At the bottom of the lease, in the right hand corner, both Joseph W. Filetz and John Rossogianis signed their name. On the back of the frame is a wire attached on both ends of the frame by two small rings, used for hanging purposes, in addition to a silver sticker in the bottom, right hand corner, that reads, "Carlson Paint & Art Stores Quality Printing."

Card, Business (2011.7.247)

This is one of Alex Rassogianis' business cards. His name is printed in black in the center of the card, with "St Louis Ice Cream Parlor" printed underneath it, and "Confectionary, Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco" printed under that. In the bottom left hand corner is the store's address, 2601 S. St. Louis Avenue, with "Chicago" printed in the bottom right hand corner. In the top left hand corner is "Phone Rockwell 3053" and in the top right hand corner, a small logo of some sort and the number 546.

Card, Business (2011.7.248)

This is one of Alex Rassogianis' business cards. His name is printed in black in the center of the card, with "St Louis Ice Cream Parlor" printed underneath it in bolder lettering. "Confectionary, Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco" printed under that, with a thick black line running above it. In the bottom left hand corner is the store's address, 2601 S. St. Louis Avenue, with "Chicago" printed in the bottom right hand corner. In the top right hand corner is "Phone Rockwell 3053" and in the top left hand corner is a small depiction of a bowl of various fruits. There is writing on the back of the business card, possibly written by Alex's girlfriend at the time.

Card, Admittance (2011.7.249)

This is a ticket stub for the Grand Charity Ball. The ticket is light blue. According to the print on the ticket, the ball was held on Wednesday, November 9, 1932 at the Medinah Athletic Club at 505 N. Michigan Avenue. The event was sponsored by The Young Ladies Hellenic Societies.

Box, Candy (2011.7.43)

A medium candy box. This item is a Christmas-themed candy box with wrapping paper covered in snowflakes and a large, green bow across its front. There are some frills on the inside but the box does not come with any removable wax paper.

Box, Candy (2011.7.42)

A large, Christmas-themed candy box. This one is in the shape of Santa Claus holding his bag of toys and a wreath of Mistletoe while standing on a rooftop.

Box, Candy (2011.7.38)

A small, yellow candy box. This box is an Easter item as it has numerous images of rabbits and painted eggs across its surface.

Box, Candy (2011.7.37)

A large, green candy box. This box is a Christmas item as it has a large red bow (to compliment it's green wrapping) adorned with a large, fake mistletoe wreathe. Inside the box is matching wax paper.

Booklet (2011.7.251)

This is a small informational booklet, entitled "History of Penicillin: The Wonder Drug," a small booklet commonly sold in the 1950s in stores such as Alex's Candy Shop. At the top of the front cover it says "The Latest Chicago Street Guide" with the title printed underneath it On the bottom of the cover is a small blurb about the booklet's contents, "Educational Information in Regard to Health Which Every Man and Woman Should Know." On the back cover is a 1950-1951 calendar. The first few pages of the booklet provide information on the history of Penicillin, when to use it, how it works and where to go to find it. There are a few illustrations and pictures. The middle section of the booklet is a street guide to the city of Chicago. The last section of of the booklet is about the dangers and health risks associated with masturbation and sexually transmitted diseases, followed by information about where you can go to get help and treatment for these issues.

Book, Address (2011.7.256)

This is a small "little black book". The book is bound in a black leather, with "notebook" printed on the front. About half of the book's pages are written on, in pen and pencil. Entries vary in subject but include: peoples' addresses, payment records, price lists and other various lists.

Book, Account (2011.7.262)

This is a book of check receipts from 1919/1920. The book is bound in a thick black cardboard material, with a red/brown binding. Almost every page is written on. Checks of particular interest: Check #200 was a check sent to the donor's father while he was away in Greece during WWI. It was writtten to Constan. J. Rassogianis on Sept. 29, 1919 for $15.00. Check #238 was a check sent to John's wife in Greece before she came to America. It was written to Paleteme Rassogianis on November 18, 1919 for $25.00. Check #255 was written on November 18, 1919 to a "F. Kvasnika," who may have been the owner of the St. Louis store property for the amount of $70.00.

Book, Account (2011.7.263)

This a single-entry ledger/cash book. The book is bound is a cloth covering. The front has a highly detailed, decorative border. Across the center, at a slight angle is printed "Single Entry Ledger." Above that, hand written in pencil, is 'Cash Book." The back of the book also has a detailed border. There are brown stains all over the front and back of the ledger. The first six pages of the ledger are organized by alphabetized sections. In the "F G H I" section is a hand written note, "Chi-Herald-American Page 53." In the "Q R S T" section is written "Chicago Tribune Page 50" and " Chicago Times Page 53." The first page after the alphabetized sections is numbered in the top right hand corner as Page 11. At the top of page 11 is written, in pencil, "Start Oct 15th $19.43" and "Oct 1943." Under this, on the lined page, are twenty separate money entries that occured between October 15th and December 6th. Each entry has a date, person or organization and monetary amount. Page 51 is titled "Chicago Trib. 1940" and has 21 individual entries written underneath it, ranging from $1.47 - $5.20. Page 53 is titled "Chi-Herald-American" and has 15 individual entries ranging from $2.00 - $2.40.

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