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Material includes a very early papers portfolio probably belonging to E.R. Merrick; a glass ornament; medical supplies; sales logs; an early 20th century leather satchel with the company name (oversize box); and a large 1950s or 1960s-era travel case housing an insurance sales training kit.

The Awards and Memorabilia Subseries houses publicity for insurance coverage and charitable giving, and awards and certificates for NCM employees, as well as awards received by NCM from external organizations. Includes a company award featuring a bronzed shoe belonging to C.C. Spaulding, and two copies of the Merrick-Moore Award. Also includes a 1943 Western Union telegram from then-governor of N.C. Broughton to C.C. Spaulding concerning the launching ceremony of the U.S.S. Merrick (box 90). The first box is arranged in two groups of folders, beginning with memorabilia (chiefly publicity and programs), and then awards.

Two groups of awards: plaques marking achievements within the company of its employees and officials, and plaques received by NCM honoring the company for its contributions to the community, commemorating its lifetime membership in the NAACP, and other milestones.