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      Jennifer Gloede

      Museum Specialist
      National Museum of American History
      Smithsonian Staff

      I serve as the collections manager for the National Numismatic Collection at the National Museum of American History. 

      The collections under my name have been developed collaboratively with Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection, and others.

      Jennifer Gloede's collections

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      Russian Coinage and Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich

      <p>The Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich collection of approximately 13,000 Russian coins and medals is among the most comprehensive Russian numismatic collections outside of Russia. Mikhailovich had a lifelong commitment to collecting and documenting Russian coinage and published extensively on the topic. Following the Russian Revolution, Mikhailovich was executed in 1919. His wife and daughters went into exile and eventually sold the collection at auction. It changed hands a number of times before it was purchased by Lammot du Pont, whose son donated it to the National Numismatic Collection in the 1950s. This collection is a rich resource for the study of Russia, Europe, and numismatics more broadly.</p> <p> </p> <p>A small portion of the Mikhailovich collection was displayed in <a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/value-money"><em>The Value of Money </em>exhibition</a> at the National Museum of American History.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Text adapted from <a href="https://scholarlypress.si.edu/store/history-american-culture/value-of-money/"><em>The Value of Money</em></a> by Ellen R. Feingold, Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press, 2015.</p>
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      Ukraine's Distinct History

      <p>This Learning Lab is based on a display titled "Ukraine's Distinct History" located in <em>The Value of Money</em> exhibition at the National Museum of American History. The display was curated by Dr. Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection.</p> <p>This display is also available on the National Museum of American History website <a href="https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/value-money/online/new-acquisitions/ukraine%E2%80%99s-distinct-history" target="_blank">here.</a><br></p>
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      The Symbol of Liberty and Women’s Rights

      <p>Lady Liberty is a familiar allegorical figure who represents the concept of freedom. She appeared on America’s earliest federal coins beginning in 1793 and continued to be featured on U.S. coins throughout the 19th century. During that time, American women were not full citizens and actively fought for equal rights. Using money as a medium, this learning lab collection demonstrates the paradox of using a woman's image as a symbol for freedom, while denying real women the opportunities and rights given to male citizens. </p> <p>This learning lab features objects from the Smithsonian's National Numismatic Collection and is adapted from a scholarly paper titled “Liberty and the 19th Amendment" written by Mary N. Lannin and presented at the International Numismatic Congress XVI in Warsaw, Poland, September 2022. Full scholarly citations will be available in the proceedings published by the International Numismatic Congress.<br></p> <p>Mary N. Lannin is scholar of numismatics and has served in several leadership roles in the field including chairperson of the United States Mint’s Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and trustee of the American Numismatic Society. She is a member of numismatic clubs in both the United States and in Europe. Her research focuses on the history and background of the women behind money–whether they are collectors, sculptor-engravers, or the subject of the coin or medal. </p> <p>For additional information on the National Numismatic Collection, please email us at: NMAH-NNC@si.edu.</p>
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      Money and the Civil War

      <p>Money is a powerful source for understanding the Civil War. The banknotes of that era reflect the differing values and perspectives of the political and military leadership in the North and South. </p> <p>Prior to the Civil War, states issued charters to private banknotes and businesses allowing them to make their own banknotes. At the beginning of the Civil War, the U.S. government issued federal notes, often called <em>greenbacks</em>, to pay for the war. These notes feature images depicting core principles of democracy, such as liberty. The government of the Confederate States of America also issued its own paper money depicting Confederate leadership and scenes from life in the South, including painful images of slavery. The difference in messages on the notes reflects the division between the northern and southern regions of the U.S. during the Civil War.</p> <ul></ul> <p><br></p>
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      Messages of Democracy and Nationhood on American Money

      <p></p> <p>The ability of money to carry and communicate messages makes it a valuable source for learning about past and present cultures and history. The denomination, or monetary value, on money is often the most prominent message, but it is rarely the only message. Through images and text, governments use money to make political and cultural statements about a nation’s identity, leadership, heritage, and values. </p> <p>American money includes many depictions of national ideals and nationhood. Over the past two centuries, American coins and banknotes have featured powerful imagery invoking the democratic ideals of liberty and justice, as well as the founding principles of unity and independence. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>
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      Women on American Money

      <p>Historic women have rarely appeared on money issued by the U.S. government. In 2015 a social movement called Women on 20s brought this issue to the attention of the American public. This grassroots group helped to initiate a national conversation about the role of women in American history. These coins and notes illustrate some of the few women who have been depicted on American money. The portrayal of these women on money has highlighted their contributions to the nation and helped solidify their places in national collective memory.<br><br></p>
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