Roycrofters At Large Association

The Roycrofters At-Large Association was formed over 30 years ago by a group of East Auroran's that included several descendants of the original Roycrofters, including Elbert Hubbard's granddaughter. The mission of the group, both then and now, has been to promote the spirit of Elbert Hubbard and his early Roycrofters, and to keep the Arts & Crafts movement alive on the Roycroft Campus and throughout the world. Through the dedication of this group of preservationists, the Roycroft Campus is a National Historic Landmark since 1986.

Roycroft Campus Corporation

The Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC) seeks to preserve and promote the ideals, traditions, architectural legacy and business skills of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters through the acquisition and restoration of the Roycroft Campus buildings and grounds, in a manner consistent with their National Historic Landmark status. RCC will manage a financially sustainable, not-for-profit organization to foster educational programs, encourage and support artisans, develop a compelling tourism plan, and provide economic benefits to the community.

Firearms Engravers Guild of America

The Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA) was formed by firearms engravers as a non profit organization to perpetuate the art of firearms engraving. With a quarter of a century of history, our service to both engravers and the public is well known.

FEGA has now become the recognized source of information on American engravers and engraving, and the foremost advocate of the fine art of firearms engraving in the world. The Guild has dramatically raised the level of recognition of the art. The camaraderie of its members and the resulting exchange of artistic and ethical thought have inspired unprecedented interest in engraving and engravers.

With hundreds of individual members encompassing a wide range of engraving talent, FEGA looks forward to continuing to serve all who are interested in this unique art form.

 

Original Hobo Nickel Society

The Indian head nickel is one of the most admired of all U.S. coins. Its design is true Americana! The years of its reign, 1913 to 1938, takes us through some of the most memorable periods in the history of the United States - the first World War, Prohibition and the Roaring 20’s, and the Great Depression - times we must not forget.

Each hobo nickel is unique as they were all individually hand carved, using the design of either the Indian or the buffalo as a base, and altering it to another design altogether. The Indian has been changed into clowns, women, other Indians, friends and loved ones, bearded men, ethnic figures, famous people, and self portraits. The buffalo has been turned into men with backpacks, and animals such as a donkey or elephant. The influence of the events of the times can be plainly seen as we view hoboes, servicemen in uniform, flapper girls, prisoners in chain gang garb, shopkeepers, and read dates, names, places, or other inscriptions put on the coins.