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Gold & Sterling Jewelry, Silver Coins & Pocket Watches

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 06:00PM EDT - Sun, Nov 15, 2026 08:00PM EST
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Ends: Sunday, November 15, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM Central Pickup Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Pickup Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Pickup Address: Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc., 1440 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116 Pickup Notes: No appointment required. Buyers are responsible for arranging pickup or shipping of their purchases.
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Lot 100

1930’s Works Progress Administration and Other Historical Items

Current Bid
$10

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1930’s Era Works Progress Administration wood box used to store time cards or other documents. 

“The Works Progress Administration (WPA; later renamed the Work Projects Administration in 1939) was a major American “New Deal” agency established on May 6, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide job relief during the Great Depression.”

The box measures 11”x5”x3.25” and is marked “WPA” on the top and “WPA Property of USA” on the bottom.

Also included is a “History Channel American History Collectors Series” medallions.  The medallions are bronze and feature items of historical significance, a vintage “God and Country, Our American History” 2-medal promotional set, two Lincoln-Kennedy Commemorative coins, two Hawaii National Parks Milkcap sets, a selection of vintage uncanceled postage stamps, a group of vintage US Army ribbon/pins/buttons and three reproductions of Confederate bills. 

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Our standard shipping service is handled by Hannah Schull at UPS store 6869. Your items will be picked up from our office then packed and shipped. Please request shipping before you begin bidding on items. Once your items are at the UPS office they will reach out to coordinate payment and verify your address and details. Hannah Shull Email: Store6869@theupsstore.com Phone: 816-249-1020 Address: 905 Mcgee Street Kansas City, Mo 64106