This is a large collection of personal items given to the former governor during his many years in office. There are signed photograhs from Paul Simon that has been pesonalized to George Ryan, an unsigned photo of governor Thompson and George Ryan, and a signed photo from Barbara Bush personalized to Laura Lynn Ryan. Other unique items include George Ryan's personal bible *** four souvenir belt buckles from various Illinois attractions *** Republican decanter *** various campaign pieces including bumper stickers from Ryan's run for governor and membership cards from Republican committees as well as material from Trump's first run for President *** personal photo album from the 1996 Republican NAtional Convention in San Diego *** assorted key chains, medallions, and city keys *** business card holders *** pocket size telephone booklet with Ryan's name on the front *** Ree & Barton model 689 silver plate busines card holder *** untested Argus camera *** ephemera from various Illinois attractions and political events *** Illinois State flag that may have flown over the