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Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)

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  • Letter of the Honorary J. Reynolds of Illinois to constituents
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1840A circular letter entitled "Letter of the Hon. J. Reynolds of Illinois" to his constituents informing them of his position on the "alien and sedition laws." This letter was published in Washington City, Illinois and dated July 13, 1840.
  • Lincoln and Hamlin Potrait Envelope, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln and Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin.
  • Lincoln and Johnson Union Standard Bearers Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Includes text "Union Standard Bearers, for 1864."
  • Lincoln and Johnson Victory to Union Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, with pro-Lincoln and Johnson statement reading "With these true hearts, through Victory to Union and Peace."
  • Lincoln Constitution and Government Envelope, 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln, holding the Constitution, speaking with two Union generals - one on a horse, the other leaning against a cannon. Includes the text, "The Constitution and Government must be Sustained."
  • Lincoln Cornucopia Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln surrounded by a cornucopia, four American flags, and two bald eagles.
  • Lincoln Fence Envelope, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln. Includes text "The Fence that Uncle Abe built."
  • Lincoln Fence Envelope, With Stamp, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Front of envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln. Includes text "The Fence that Uncle Abe built," a poem, and United States postage stamp.
  • Lincoln Man For the Crisis Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln and the American flag with text that reads "Abraham Lincoln is the Man for the Crisis, his theory is 'This Rebellion must be put own, and that speedily, cost what it may.'"
  • Lincoln "Old Abe" Envelope, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Envelope illustrating a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Includes text on top of envelope that says, "USA" as well as text in support of Lincoln, "'Old Abe' the Man for the Times," and "The People's Candidate for President Abraham Lincoln."
  • Lincoln Pills and Bragg Grapes Envelope, circa 1863
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1863Envelope illustrating different types of artillery used during the Civil War. Includes text "Lincoln Pills And Bragg Grapes".
  • Lincoln Portrait and Artillery Envelope, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln. Includes illustration of several American flags, military artillery, and text "Whatever our Politics, the Constitution must be sustained."
  • Lincoln Secession! Non Est Envelope, circa 1861
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1861Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln with text "Secession! non est." Includes a hand-written note on the back of the envelope indicating that this envelope was hand-colored.
  • List of lands in the military tract of Illinois for sale by R. Lloyd
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA flyer advertising the "List of Lands in the Military Tract of the State of Illinois, for Sale by R. Lloyd, Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, or by his agents" circa 1850s.
  • A List of the Members Composing the Twelfth General Assembly of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846A poster entitled "A List of the Members Composing the Fifteenth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, Session of 1846-'47" including the name, address, and occupation of the members. This poster was created by E. Rust and printed at the Office of the Sangamon Journal in Springfield, Illinois.
  • Lombard University Order of Exercises
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1857A program entitled "Lombard University Order of Exercises" held on Wednesday evening, June 10, 1857, including orations, music, prayer, and a theater performance.
  • Magniac, Jardine, and Co. Illinois and Michigan Canal stock certificate
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1843A stock certificate issued to Magniac, Jardine and Co. by the Board of Trustees of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, paying the first installment of $125 with interest. This agreement was made on September 20, 1845.
  • Marseilles Manufacturing Company fire insurance application
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1841An application from The Marseilles Manufacturing Company "for insurance against Fire, by the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company, for the sum of eight thousand dollars." This document is signed by the company's director, Benjamin Long in Marseilles, Illinois and dated December 18, 1841.
  • The Martyred Patriot Grand Funeral March
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865A music score entitled "The Martyred Patriot Grand Funeral March" by James W. Porter at "the reception of the remains of our Beloved President Abraham Lincoln" on April 22, 1865. This score was published by J. Marsh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858A leaflet announcing a "Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District." This flyer is advertised by "Chairman of State C. Com. 6th Cong. Dist." B. T. Burke. The meeting was held in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 1858.
  • McKendree College: Order of the Exercises at the Sophomore Exhibition
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1841A program entitled "McKendree College. Order of the Exercises at the Sophomore Exhibition" containing prayer and music. The program was published by Forsyth, Winsor & Co. in Belleville, Illinois. This event was held on August 17, 1841.
  • Medicine supply receipt
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850A receipt of various medicinal goods received by C. Wakefield to sell in Springfield, Illinois. The receipt is dated October 30, 1850.
  • Mercer County tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846A list of unpaid taxes in Mercer County published on April 1, 1846. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Appendix to no. 350 of the Toolsboro Times and New Boston Advertiser" as required by law. This newspaper was published by F. A. C. Foreman in New Boston, Illinois.
  • Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1834A "Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois. Delivered December 3, 1834" by Governor Joseph Duncan to Congress, printed by "John Y. Sawyer, Public Printer." Governor Duncan discusses various Illinois financial, commercial, and agricultural policies. On the fourth page, a newspaper clipping describes Senator Young and his involvement in Renaut's Grant.
  • Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois to the Illinois General Assembly
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1846A pamphlet entitled "Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois, Transmitted to the General Assembly, December 7, 1846" and possibly published in Springfield, Illinois by the Executive Department. Governor Thomas Ford addresses successes and issues in his term of office, including completion of the canal, the Mormon removal, and financial crises.
  • Minutes of the Eighth Anniversary of the Salem Association of United Baptists
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1841A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Eighth Anniversary of the Salem Association of United Baptists: Held with the New-Hope Baptist Church, M'Donough County, Illinois, on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of Sept. 1841." This document was printed by the Office of the Warsaw Signal in Warsaw, Illinois in 1841.
  • Minutes of the Fifteenth Annual Session of the Salem Baptist Association
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1848A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Fifteenth Annual Session of the Salem Baptist Association: Held with the Bethel Baptist Church, McDonough County, Ill., Nov. 4th, 5th, & 6th, 1848." This document was printed by the Smith & Brother at the Atlas Office in Monmouth, Illinois in 1848.
  • Minutes of the Fourteenth Annual Session of the Nine-Mile Baptist Association
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1858A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Fourteenth Annual Session of the Nine-Mile Baptist Association: Held with the Grand-Point Baptist Church, Washington County, Illinois, the 28th, 29th, and 30th days of September, 1858." This document was printed by E. J. Montague in Chester, Illinois in 1858.
  • Minutes of the Seventeenth Annual Session of the Salem Baptist Association
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1850A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Seventeenth Anniversary of the Salem Baptist Association: Held with the Fall Creek Baptist Church, August 23d, 24th, & 25th, 1850." This document was printed by the Office of the Monmouth Atlas in Monmouth, Illinois in 1850.
  • Minutes of the Third Annual Session of the Nine Mile Baptist Association
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1847A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Third Annual Session of The Nine Mile Baptist Association: Held with the Georgetown Church, Randolph County, Illinois" on September 24, 1847.
  • Minutes of the Twelfth Anniversary of the Salem Baptist Association
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1845A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Twelfth Anniversary of the Salem Baptist Association: Held with the Oxford Church, Henry County, Illinois, August 22d and 23d, 1845." This document was printed by H. G. Reynolds at the Mississippian and Republican Office in Rock Island, Illinois.
  • M'Kendree College Commencement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851A program entitled "M'Kendree College Commencement" including orations, music, and prayer on Wednesday morning, July 16, 1851 in Lebanon, Illinois.
  • M'Kendree College commencement program
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850A program entitled "Commencement. M'Kendree College" including orations, music, and prayer. The commencement was held in Lebanon, Illinois on July 17, 1850.
  • M'Kendree College commencement program
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1848A program entitled "Commencement. M'Kendree College Order of the Exercises" including orations, music, and prayer. This event was held in Alton, Illinois on July 19, 1848.
  • M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1849A program entitled "M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition" to be held on Tuesday evening, February 27, 1849 and includes music and prayer. The second page is the exhibition program on Wednesday evening, February 28, 1849 in Alton, Illinois.
  • M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1851A program entitled "M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition" in which the event was held on Tuesday evening, February 25, 1851. This program included orations and prayer by the students. The second page contains the program for the exhibition on Wednesday evening, February 26, 1851 in Lebanon, Illinois.
  • Mordecai Myers land payment record
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1829A financial record from the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Illinois E. Berry containing Mordecai Myers's tax payment of "three dollars and forty-six cents" on his piece of land in Vandalia, Illinois on September 18, 1829.
  • Mordecai Myers tax payment on land
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1830A financial record from the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Illinois E. Berry containing Mordecai Myers's tax payment of "one dollar and two cents" on his piece of land in Vandalia, Illinois on February 2, 1830.
  • Morean and Roberts advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850An advertisement for "an assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, etc." and "Miscellaneous Books" from Morean & Roberts. This advertisement was published by C. H. Roberts in Jerseyville, Illinois on March 18, 1850.
  • Morgan County tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850A list of unpaid taxes in Morgan County published on May 6, 1850. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Morgan Journal Extra" as required by law. The newspaper was edited by E. R. Roe in Jacksonville, Illinois.
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