Plaque that says “Fire Station No. 2 Erected 1948 Honorable James A. Stire, Mayor;
H.D. Himel Sr., Commissioner of Finance; Ralph Quave, Commissioner of Streets and
Parks; George W. Gill, Fire Chief; Leon Ford Sr., City of Attorney”
In a Black Case, Russian Helmet Dark Blue Tunic with Red 89th Regiment of Grenadiers
Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg Infantry Mans Found Near Louya in 1914
Pullman Sleeper Car Ladder
Ticket Case
Railway Express Agency Express Box
(29) Blank Shipping Tags
(26) Keys
Wooden Glass Cases
(21) Nazi Badges and Medals
(20) Wehrmact Medals and Citations
(47) German Tinnies, 1931-1945
(20) Nazi Belt Buckles
(17) German Insignias and Pins
Pins in a Black Glass Case
1940 Army Maneuvers National Defenders of USA
Camp Blanding, Fla. National Defenders of USA
1941 US Army National Defenders of USA
Camp Livingston, La. National Defenders of USA
(2) Camp Claiborne, La. National Defenders of USA
(2) Camp Beau Regard, La. National Defenders of USA
Maneuvers National Defenders of USA
WIBC Dayton, Ohio 1957
Western Telegraph Co. 34
US Army Area Engineer 245 Camp Polk
RAF
OPA VV – noted attached says “Daddy’s Ration Bd. Parish Chairman”
(2) U-R My Sunshine
Win With Kennon
Kennon
USO
Red Cross
American Junior Red Cross
(2) American Red Cross Volunteer
R. Rouge Ford N8184
We Like Ike
NRA Consumer US We Do Our Part
(3) Christian Crusader
US Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks Meritorious Civilian Service
Railway Express Agency
Victory
Southern Pacific Transportation Company
Safe Years 10
Win Your Wings
(2) E
Aviation Bldg. 1939 New York World’s Fair
Ford The Universal Car
Brotherhood of Locomotives Engineers
Third Liberty Loan
Third Liberty Loan Volunteer
Remember The Maine
Victory Boys I Am Enrolled
AWS Army Air Forces Observer
Fireman US Army Fire Dept.
Guard Mississippi Ordnance Plant Flora 147
Citizens National Bank
New York World’s Fair 1939
Louisiana Plate
German Stamp
Philadelphia Transit Token
New York City Transit Token
Mail Car Art Gallery and RPO Museum Ponchatoula Louisiana 1982 Coin
Citizens National Bank Your Full Service Bank for over 3 Dozen Years Coin
Lanterns
Illinois Central Brakeman’s Light with raised lettering
Illinois Central Brakeman’s Light with raised letters on last globe
Illinois Central Brakeman’s Light with blue globe
Illinois Central Brakeman’s Lantern with red globe
Illinois Central Brakeman’s Light
Illinois Central Switch Light with colored fans
Illinois Central Switch Light
Pennsylvania Railroad Brakeman’s Lantern
Baltimore Ohio Railroad Brakeman’s Lantern
Pullman Brakeman’s Lantern with red globe
Boston Maine Engine Light
Norfolk Western Engine Light
International and Great Northern Railroad Conductor’s Lantern
New York Central Inspection Lantern with blue globe
Brakeman’s Lantern
Box # 1 Bricks
Pierson and Butler 1912
I.W. Cutrer
Campbell
Kent
(2) Newsom
(2) K & E
Coupling
Box # 2 Awards
Louisiana Department of Education State Spelling Test Certificate for Ruth Matthews
April 5, 1915
Louisiana Department of Education State Spelling Test Certificate for Christine Vera
Butler March 29 & 30, 1917
State High School Diploma for Christine Butler April 7, 1922
Let’s Cement Our Building Future Southeastern Louisiana College Alumni Day Banquet
May 22, 1954
Presented to Leon Ford, III as President of the Exchange Club of Hammond, Louisiana
1966
Judge Leon Ford III City Court of Hammond January 1, 1967 – October 15, 1974
Outstanding Citizenship Award Awarded by the Kiwanis Club of Hammond to Leon Ford
III 1968
Leon Ford III Juris Doctor Degree from Louisiana State University and Agricultural
and Mechanical College April 6, 1968
Tangipahoa Parish Chapter LSU Alumni Federation Judge Leon Ford President 1973
Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Leon Ford by the Kiwanis Club of Denham Springs
July 18, 1974
Service Award Presented to Judge Leon E. Ford III by Louisiana Council of Juvenile
Court Judges March 15, 1975
Presented to Virginia F. Ford as Campaign Chairman Hammond United Givers 1976
Presented to Judge Leon Ford III “Guest Speaker” Sweetheart Banquet Ebenezer Baptist
Church February 13, 1976
Blue Knights of America Membership Certificate Presented to Judge Leon Ford III March
13, 1976
Presented to Virginia F. Ford by Hammond United Givers 1977
Presented to Leon Ford III as Chief Judge of the 21st Judicial District Court 1982-1984
Presented to Ginger Ford by Tangipahoa Area United Way 1983
Presented to Judge Leon Ford III by S. E. LA. Historical Assn. 1984
Presented to Ginger Ford by Hammond’s First Five 1985
Box # 3 Awards Continued
Tangipahoa Area United Way Heart of Gold Club Judge and Mrs. Leon Ford 1991-1992
In Recognition of the Ford Family for Their Vision in Establishing and Supporting
Ginger Ford Habitat for Humanity 1992-2002
North Oaks Health System Presented to Judge Leon Ford III July 29, 1996
The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. Certify Leon Ford, III a Member of Friends of
the United States Air Force Museum December 16, 1997
The Florida Parishes Chapter of the American Inns of Court Honors Judge Leon Ford,
III Master of the Bench Lifetime Achievement Award May 2001
Leon Ford, III 27 Years Board Member Citizens National Bank AmSouth Bank December
13, 2001
Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association Honorary Certificate Presented
to Golden Graduate Leon Ford, III December 15, 2001
Charter Member Certificate Awarded to Judge Leon Ford, III March 23, 2002
Southeastern Louisiana University Golden Ambassador Award Honorable Leon Ford III
’51 May 18, 2002
Friend of Youth Award Presented to Judge Leon Ford III by the New Honors Youth Service
Bureau August 2002
The American Inns Court Foundation Certificate to The Honorable Leon Ford, III a Master
of the Bench
Service Above Self Leon Ford was the Guest Speaker of the Rotary Club of Hammond,
La
Concerned Youth Organization Hammond-Ponchatoula Certificate Awarded to Judge Leon
Ford, III
Justice for All Honest Attorney at Law Deeds-Wills Special Legal Advice for Widows
and Orphans
Lakefront Airport 50 Years Plaque
Waterford Crystal Lion
Crystal Circle with Southeastern Louisiana University “S” Symbol
From Collection of Leon Ford III P.O. Box 1536 Stamp
Judge Leon Ford III Stamp
Railway Express Agency Inc. Stamp
Leon Ford III Judge, Division D Door Nameplate
Leon Ford III Confederate Air Force Nametag
Box # 4
NAS New Orleans Aviation History 15 July 41-December 46
Green Cap with a yellow star
J.Q.M.D. 1941 Green Cap
Flight Ace Blue Cap
Eagle Brand Blue Cap
Bancroft Uniform Blue Cap
Lockbourne Air Base Exchange Green Cap
American Legion US Hammond Louisiana 156 Black Cap
Air Mail Brown Cap
Railway Express Agency Green Cap
(3) US Army AWS Air Force Observer Banner
Japanese Banner
Baton Rouge Army Air Field Patch
Retired United States Air Force Patch
Confederate Air Force 1939-1945 Ghost Squadron Patch
United States of America Flag Patch
(6) Air Force Patch with a 5 and a comet surrounded by stars
Air Force Blue and Yellow Patch that says Wright
Air Force Patch with Korea at top and a 5 and a comet surrounded by stars
(5) Air Force Patch with a 9, a star, and wings
Air Force Patch with a 13, a star, and wings
Air Force patch with a 3 and a star
(3) Air Force Patch with a UA symbol, a star, a kettle, and wings
Air Force Patch with 5 small stars, 1 big star, and wings
Air Force Patch with a bow and arrow
Air Force Patch with wings, a star, and 4 lines
Air Force Patch with a star, a sun, and red and white stripes
(2) Air Force Patch with wings and a star
Air Force Patch with an eagle carrying a stick and a star
Air Force Patch with a tiger and a star
Air Force Patch with tiger head
Air Force Patch with long gold arrow
Air Force Patch with a red, blue and white symbol that looks like 2 5’s
Judge Ford Coonass Militia Patch
Pair of Electrically Heated Pilot Shoes
Box # 5 Survival Kit
(3) Type II Goggle M-1943
(2) Emergency Signaling Mirror
Spit and Gaff Hooks Assembly Parts
Life Raft Tablet Ration
Sea Dye Marker
Shark Repellent Compound Packet
(6) First-Aid Packet U.S. Government Carlisle Model
Survival Cards for South East Asia GTA 21-7-1, 1 Apr. 1968
(2) Whistle
(2) V for Victory Matches
Eveready Insect Repellent
Survival Kit Parachute Pack SRU-16/P
Aviation Survival Fire Starter
Thompson Self-Locking Steel Snare
Green Hook Carrier
(2) Orange Hook in an Orange Hook Carrier
Head Mosquito Net
(4) Plastic Weapon Cover
Black Pocket Knife
Plastic Green Cylinder
Distress Light Marker
Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Manufactured by Superior Magneto Corp. Compass
Department of the Army Technical Manual Operator’s Manual for Vest, Survival, SRU-21/P
Hot Climate June 1970
Memorandum Receipt for Complete Parachute Assembly and First Aid Packets for Hammond
AAF Station Dated July 18, 1945
Box # 6
Railway Express Agency Express Belt
WWII Belt Side Pocket with a rope 1942
(3) Leather Cartridge Box
(3) Small Leather Cartridge Box
Leather Belt
Small Broken Leather Belt
Black Leather Cartridge Box
Green and Black Cartridge Box
Small Black Leather Cartridge Box
Carbine Sling from Bill Mason
Jap Model 38 Sling
(9) Slings
(3) Small Slings
(6) Old Book Binder – 3 large and 3 small
Black Leather US Bullet Holster
West Wall Ring
Merit Cross with Swords Ring
Ring with a cross on top and 1914 on side
(2) Ghost Squadron Confederate Air Force 1939-1945 Sticker
Ghost Squadron Confederate Air Force 1939-1945 Pin
NSDAP Pin
Infantry Pin
(2) Wings Pin
(2) American Aviation Pin
WWII American Insignia Flight Officer Pin Set
Cap-Pilot Wings Pin
(6) Confederate Air Force Pin
Korean Service Cross with Ribbon and Sword Pin
Cuban Spanish American War Pin
National Defense Pin
Korean Service Pin for the United States of America
Korean Service Pin for the United Nations
Instructor AAFTS Pin
United States Air Force Air University Pin
Pin with a 5 and a comet surrounded by stars
(2) Pin with a 9, wings, and a star
Small Cross with Ribbon Pin
(2) Ice Machine Token
(2) Air Force Association 1946-2000 Coin
Wartime Steel Cents 1943
Mail Car Art Gallery and RPO Museum Ponchatoula Louisiana 1982
(4) Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival 1982
(2) Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival 1971-1988
First Guaranty Bank Square 1975
(3) New Orleans Railway and Light Co. 1919 good for one cash fare
Dallas Railway Co. City Lines good for one city fare
(2) Natalbany Lumber Co. Ltd. 25 cents good only at company’s store
The Sumter Lumber Co. Electric Mills Miss. good for $1.00 in merchandise
Easterling Lumber Co. Ora, Miss. good for 25 cents in merchandise
Capital Transit Co. one fare in the dist. of Col.
The Moreton and Helms Lumber Co. Springs, Miss. 5 cents good only at company’s store
Philadelphia PRT good for one fare
Hot Springs St. Ry. Co. good for one fare
Pittsburg PA 1922 good for one fare
Shipwreck Treasure Coin
USA Half Dollar 1776-1976
USA One Dollar 1979
USA Quarter Dollar 1978
USA One Cent 1945
USA Twenty Centavos 1918
USA Twenty Centavos 1916
USA Twenty Centavos 1945
Canada 25 cents 1968
Canada 1 cent 1979
ICRR Pass 90
Texaco Food Mart Car Wash
E. Prieto Mandeville, LA good for 10 cents in merchandise
Fort Polk Open Mess NCO 10 cents in trade
(3) Luxury Tax 1 Token Louisiana
(3) Tax Commission Mississippi 1 cent Sales Tax Token to Make Change for Correct Sales
Tax Payment
Luxury Tax 1 Token Alabama State Tax Commission
Public Welfare Tax 1 Token Louisiana
Tax Commission Mississippi 1 Sales Tax Token to Make Change Correct for Sales Tax
Payment
(18) Coin with a 10 and writing in a different language
(2) Coin with a circle in the middle and writing in a different language
Box # 7
(4) Nazi Pin
Infantry Assault Badge
Luftwaffe Parachute Badge
Anti-Aircraft War Badge
Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge
(9) Nazi Belt Buckle
(13) WWI Buttons of W.L. Jennings
(5) German Tag and (3) Chain
(14) Magazine Holder
(3) Magazine Bottom – 2 are Broken
(2 ½) Pairs of Gun Grip
Herrett’s Shooting Stars Genuine Walnut Handgun Stocks
Luger Magazine Bottom Piece and Pair of Franzite Gun Grip for Luger Automatic
USA Magazine
Mauser Magazine
Walther Magazine
BW Magazine
OIB Magazine
SSU Magazine
P. Mod. 27 Magazine
P. Mod. 37 Magazine
(2) 19200 Magazine
Long Magazine with a slight curve
(2) Large Magazines
(2) Magazine Wrapped in Brown Wax Paper
(6) Magazine – HSC early, HSC late, CZ 27, PP, 38H early
(2) Magazine belonging to WWII Gen. Shaver Div. Remrand
(2) Magazine for Automatic Colt 45
(10) Unidentified Magazines
Pair of Epaulettes
Pair of Dog Tags belonging to William A. Domin
Mint Genuine Colt Grips for M 1911 A 1
(15) Bullet Clips
10 Round Clip of Mauser Bullets
Caliber 30 Carbine 10 Round Clip
6 Cartridge Grenade Carbine Caliber .30M6
20 Caliber Bullet
40 Caliber Bullet
43 Caliber Bullet
Krag 30-40
(2) Green Cartridge Belt
Nazi Eagle Paper Weight
Nazi Metal Plate
Nazi Eagle Medallion
Nazi Letter Holder
Nazi Iron Cross
(2) Nazi Medals
(4) Nazi Currency Coin
(3) WWI European Tokens
(2) Rope- 1 rope has “HICKOK 1943”
German M-16 Helmet Liner
(3) German Potato Masher Hand Grenade
Box # 8 Straw Baskets
Cone
Square with top
(2) Kettle
(3) Cylinder
(4) Rectangular
(2) Rectangular Flat
(2) Circle Flat
Square Flat
Box # 9 Helmets
Gray Helmet
Grayish Black Helmet
(2) Green Helmet
(2) Black Nazi Helmet
(3) Green Nazi Helmet
Faded Blue Nazi Helmet
Blue Nazi Helmet with Luftschutz on front
Brown Helmet with star, two swords, and chain on front
Rusty Green Colored Nazi Helmet
Rusty Colored Helmet with RF on front
Rusty Colored Helmet with diamond, star, and warrior head on front
Box # 10 Holsters
Jap for Browning 1910 of B.G. Ben Locke USAF Ret. from Merrill O. Hines 8-15-99
Luftwaffe Luger for Krieghoff 9138 Merrill O. Hines 8-15-99
Luftwaffe Luger from Merrill O. Hines 8-15-99
Radom from Merrill O. Hines Jr. 7-13-99
P35 Radom from Merrill O. Hines Jr. 7-13-99
Walther PPK DRGMAKAH Political Leader 6-7-99
Unique 35211 5-27-99
PPK Police DRGMAKAH from Merrill O. Hines 2-5-99
For Frmaru P 37 # 54835 Acq. from Merrill O. Hines 2-4-99
Jaudon DRGM PP 330 7751 Red Grip 8-5-98
Luftwaffe “Drop” Type for P-37 from Bill Mason 12-19-97
Jap T.26 Double Action Only Revolver from Merrill O. Hines 11-15-97
1935 Police Luger ACQ Houston Robert Beers 2-3-96
PP Jhg 42 Gustav Genschow & Co. A.G. 10-7-94
Black Wunderlicn Berlin 1964
Black Wunderlicn Berlin 1963
TPL ZL & TL 1945
WWII C.G.H. & Co. Pistol 1944
HSC Police Early High Polish Otto Sindel Berlin 1943
(2) US Graton & Knight Co. WWII 1943
38H 354047 A. Fischer Berlin C.2 1942
US Enger-Kress 1942
CWW 1942
FTC 1942
P38 JKH 1940
Karl Ackva Bad Kreuznach 1938
Kreighoff Luftwaffe from Bill Mason 1937
P.08 S142 1937
1937 – 1411
A. Fischer Berlin C.2 2829 1933
US Warren Leather Goods Co. CWA 1918
P.35 Belgium Nazi P640 (b) From Bill Mason
Bianchi #3 Pistol Pocket 2″ S & W Chief
Jap T-14 from Brooks Robinson
HSC 896819 PPK
Property of US P.O. Dept. 964
US Military Issue 1911A1 Cathey Enterprises 7791466
Brown Leather Manufactured by Trevino S.A. Monterrey N.L. Mexico
(4) Brown Leather
(2) Black Leather
Black Leather SP Made in USA
Black Leather US Pistol Bolen Lea Production 7791495
Brown Leather Holster with a Hickok 36 Nazi belt
Reddish Leather Holster with a 36 Nazi belt
Black Leather US Holster with a belt
Black Leather Holster attached to a wooden board by a strap and a Black Magazine Holder
on the strap
Brown Jap
Ontario SP USA
Aker San Diego California
Perfect Fit Towson 882
Johnson Reference Books
P-39t CZ 38
P-38 BYF 44 2-Tone
ITHACA 1911 A-1 US 1872434
Railway Express Agency 304 ½ B 38
Bahnpolizei RR Police
Sauer 38H Police Early
Sauer 38H Late Model
Safariland 9M/M
US WWI Colt 1911
US WWII Colt 45
US Enger-Kress
CZ-27 456299 Jhg 44
HSC Late
MFS I/B
Beretta
CZ-27
Jhg 44
PP
Box # 11
US Blue Army Uniform – pants, shirt, and belt
Army Winter Shirt of Sgt. Billy Domin of 104th Timberwolf Division 1991
(2) US Green Army Air Forces Survival Vest Type C-1
US Yellow Government Pneumatic Life Vest with Life Jacket Dye Marker
US Army Diaphragm Gas Mask
US Army Aviation Oxygen Mask
US Army Air Forces Camera Gun Type N-6
US Rifle Bag 1944
Brown Leather Rifle Bag
Rifle Cleaning Rod, M1 C6573
Computer Dead Reckoning for Altitude and Air Speed Computations
White Licensed Plate – ALEX.AFB LA 417
Variable Density Goggles and 3 Broken Plastic Red Visors
Eyeshield M-1
Hider, Flash M-3
Mirror
Gas Can
Flashlight
Artillery Shell
Shoelaces
(3) Canteen Can
(2) Pistol Grip
(7) Army Belt
(8) Carrying Case
Carrying Case with a Grenade Launcher Sight M-15
IC Dining Service Bag with a chain and a lock attached
Hertel and Reuss Optik Kassel Binoculars
Black Artas Light
Stereo Realist Attachment for Photoflash Model ST 52 and Bulb
Stereo Realist Coated Optical Glass Filters Model ST 51-2
Stereo Realist Viewer Model ST-61
(2) Reflector Shield
Pigeon Self-Timer
Tripod Stand
New York World’s Fair 1939 Pie Cutter
New York World’s Fair 1939 Spoon
(2) Chicago A Century of Progress 1933 Spoon
New York World’s Fair 1939 Tray
Chicago A Century of Progress 1933 Tray
New York World’s Fair 1939 Scarf
New York World’s Fair 1939 Matches
New York World’s Fair 1939 Bowl with Mr. Peanut
(3) New York World’s Fair 1939 Small Bowl with Mr. Peanut
New York World’s Fair 1939 Food Exhibits Glass
New York World’s Fair 1939 Amusements Glass
New York World’s Fair 1939 Production Glass
New York World’s Fair 1939 Clothing and Shelter Glass
New York World’s Fair 1939 150th Anniversary of George Washington’s Inauguration Coin
World Fair 1939 Glass Bottle
Texas Centennial 1936 Glass
(5) Empire State Building, New York City Cup Mat
Oak Street Hammond Louisiana Plate
Hammond State Bank Box with a possible Key to the Box received about 1917
Wooden Picture of a House Given to Leon Ford from Iris Forbes Coleman
(2) Wooden Plates
Metal Tin Cup
Aluminum Food Tray with Dividers
Brown Leather Jacket with Bugs Bunny Head on upper left area
Air Express Division Railway Express Agency Inc. Ashtray
Railroad Spike
McDonald’s Animal Pals Brown Bear
Happy Birthday Card Given to Leon Ford from Helen, Sheldon, and Christopher
Coin Bag Seal Presses by Porter Safety Seal Co. Chicago Patented June 10, 1902 Stamps
“AM. EX. CO. 1277”
P. Gibson of Marking Devices Tool Pat. 1.394.165 1.676.017 Stamps “US”
J. Brooks & Co. NY. Tool Patented December 7, 1997 Winterpark, FL Stamps “Winterpark
FLA. KY. EX. AGY. 93691”
J. Brook & Co. NY. Tool Stamps “AM RY EX 15644 Schulenburg Tex”
Tool that Stamps “WF & CO EX P2061”
US Army Padded Lock with Key
AM. EX. CO. Padded Lock
GARR J.H.W. Climax Co. Newark N.J. USA Padded Lock with a small chain attached
Atlantic Coast La R.R. Co. Padded Lock
Key to a Padded Lock
The Evolution of John Deere Tractors 1892-1960
Toy Trains
(2) Railroad Cart from 1938 hauling 3 logs
Borden’s Milk Tank Car 9853
Sinclair 9853
Sunshine Special
Armour Refrigerator Line 14471
Tootsietoy RR 4697
Tootsietoy RR 004695
USA 888 Glass Train
Black Train
Clock stand
Box # 12
(2) Fulbright Scholarships USA 32 cents stamp
The Jap Soldier by The Infantry Journal Washington
Hotel Robert Fulton 228 West 71st Street NYC notepad
W.K.C. Waffenfabrik G.M.B.H. Solingen Wald Blanke Waffen Allerart
Casey Jones’ Locker Railroad Historiana by Frederic Shaw San Francisco 1959
The Friendly Southern Pacific Lines Time Tables 4 Scenic Routes January 15, 1954
Jungle Desert Arctic Ocean Survival Emergencies by United States Army Air Forces
Wells Fargo & Co Express Official Directory Third Edition Issued December 15, 1916
Example of a V-Mail Letter as received after having been reduced in size and reprinted
Official Guide Book New York World’s Fair 1939 The World of Tomorrow Third Edition
Official Guide Book New York World’s Fair 1939 The World of Tomorrow Second Edition
The Heinz 57 at the Fair The Agricultural Building A Century of Progress Exposition
brochure
A Flying Museum Home of Sentimental Journey Arizona Wing Confederate Air Force brochure
St. Martinville, Louisiana The Land of Evangeline in Picture Story by Leona Martin
Guirard 1968
United States of America Office of Price Administration War Ration Book No. 3 for
Frank Bert Thomas
Handy Book for Drivers A Few Simple But Important Rules For Your Guidance American
Railway Express
(2) Strawberry Festival Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454 Strawberry Capital of the World
April 8, 2000 envelope
(2) Past Masters’ Night Livingston Lodge No. 160, F. & A. M. Hammond, La. Friday,
November 29th, 1935 program
The Story of Casey Jones the Brave Engineer “The Man at the Throttle” by B.W. Overall
Jackson, Tennessee 1956
The Sperry K-3 Automatic Computing Sight Operation and Maintenance Part 2 Operation
by Department Lowry Field March 1944
V-Mail Envo-Letters – contains 22 blank combination sheets and envelopes for rush
photographic mail to our armed forces overseas
Notes and Maps of Interest to Travelers and Shippers American Express Co. General
Offices 65 Broadway New York pamphlet
Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition Dallas June 12 to Oct 31 Bright Spot on
the Nation’s Vacation Map for 1937 brochure
American Express Company National Express Company List of Offices of the American
and National Express Companies Issued August 1, 1915
Roses of Yesterday and Today Old-Fashioned-Rare-Unusual Selected Modern Roses 1951-1952
The Lester Rose Gardens Watsonville, California
High Road to Promontory Building the Central Pacific (now the Southern Pacific) Across
the High Sierra by George Kraus Palo Alto, California 1969
Louisiana A Tourist Guide to Points of General and Historic Interest Issued in Connection
with Louisiana Highway Commission Tourist Map by J.G. Ewing 1932
Railway Express Agency 3271 What Happens When You Ship A Package brochure
Railway Express Agency Incorporated General Rules and Instructions New York July 1,
1948
Railway Express Agency Incorporated Directory of Saturday Service (Sixth Revision)
March 27, 1956
Railway Express Agency Incorporated Supplement No. 3 to Directory of Saturday Service
(Third Revision) April 1, 1953
Railway Express Agency Incorporated Local and Joint Schedule of First and Second Class
Express Rates 16 Issued November 14, 1956
Railroad Magazine At the New York Fair: The World’s Largest and Heaviest Steam Passenger
Engine, Operating at Speed September Issue
(2) Railway Express Agency Incorporated Supplement to Joint Directory of Express Stations
Showing Block Numbers and Sub-Block Letters Designating Their Locations Issued May
16, 1962
(2) Railway Express Agency Incorporated Official Directory List of Offices with Block
Location and Schedule of First and Second-Class Express Rates No.13 Twelfth Edition
Effective November 15, 1951
Newspaper Photo titled “Hammond’s Outstanding Citizens”
Laminated Newspaper Article titled “Piloting More Than Planes City Names Street After
Leon Ford” December 23, 2001
Newspaper Article titled “Charity Ball Stages a Golden Evening and Ford and Schneider
Outstanding” from Hammond La. Daily Star February 20, 1978 (with a photo)
The Hammond La. Daily Star Newspaper on January 2, 1967: one article in the newspaper
is titled “Ford Sworn In, Judge Pierson Bows Out After 31 Years” (with a photo)
White Binder with Currency Coins and Dollars
Box # 13 (oversized)
United States Air Force Retired Reserve transfer certificate, awarded to Captain Leon
Ford III, 5/15/1966.
Southeastern Louisiana College Bachelor of Arts diploma, granted to Leon Ford III
on 5/31/1951. Appears to be slightly water-damaged.
Certificate of completion of the Judge Advocate General Staff Officer Course at Air
University, Air Command & Staff School, United States Air Force. Awarded to 1st Lt. Leon Ford III on 12/12/1952.
Certificate, United States Court of Military Appeals, certifies that Leon Ford III
was admitted and qualified on 7/8/1955.
Class photo, The National College of Juvenile Justice at the University of Nevada,
Summer 1969. Judge Ford pictured, top right.
Certificate of completion of full course of study, National College of Juvenile Justice
at the University of Nevada, Reno. Awarded to Hon. Leon Ford III on 8/15/1969.
Photograph of the Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parish Bar Association, 21st Judicial District, Louisiana, 1973. Judge Ford pictured, top right.
Louisiana State University Law School “Moot Court Advisory Board” certificate, certifying
that Leon Ford III served from 1950 – 1951 in a satisfactory manner. Awarded 11/16/1951.
Framed news clipping, “Why I Dropped the Bomb,” by Harry Truman. 12/4/1988. Front
page only.
State of Louisiana Executive Department, Leon Ford III appointment as district judge,
21st Judicial District, Division D. 10/14/1974.
State of Louisiana Executive Department, Leon Ford III appointment as district judge,
1/1/1979.
LSU & Agricultural & Mechanical College Bachelor of Laws diploma, granted to Leon
Ford III on 6/2/1952.
State of Louisiana Executive Department, signifying Judge Leon Ford III’s appointment
as notary public, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. 8/5/1952.
Rolled print. Seventeen men in white coats, seated & standing. No date or other identifying
features. Some names on back but the photo is too fragile to flatten out to read &
properly identify individuals.
Rolled print. Hammond Lumber Co., LTD. Hammond, LA. 122 men & women workers, no date
but appears to be 1920s or 1930s.
Rolled print. Employees of the Union Tank Car Co., Baton Rouge, LA. Inscription on
back reads: “From Hazel Morris 6 Dec 1994. To Irene Morris, to Leon Ford 31 May 1995.”
Seventy-two men, seated & standing in front of a locomotive in the train yard. 4/27/1928.
Large rolled print. Scene from Leon & Ginger Ford’s wedding. ND. (4)
