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

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  • Prospectus of the Quincy Herald
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851A "Prospectus of the Quincy Herald" advertising a new volume and soliciting subscribers for the newspaper in Quincy, Illinois. This document was created by editor Perkins Cleveland and is dated August 4, 1851.
  • Prospectus of the Quincy Weekly Herald
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832A "Prospectus of the Quincy Weekly Herald" advertising new topics in the newspaper including poetry and "domestic and foreign news." The editors P. Cleveland and Co. advertise the subscription rates in Quincy, Illinois. This document is dated November 7, 1832.
  • Prospectus of the Shawneetown Intelligencer: A Continuation of 'The Western Voice'
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1839A "Prospectus of the Shawneetown Intelligencer: A Continuation of 'The Western Voice'" advertising the content of the new newspaper in Shawneetown, Illinois. This document was created by William H. McCracken & Co., and is dated November 26, 1839.
  • Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press, vol. 3
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854A "Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press. Third Volume" advertising the new newspaper and encouraging additional subscribers. This document was created by Scripps & Bross in Chicago, Illinois, and is dated August 22, 1854.
  • Publication of unpaid taxes on land in the Whig & Intelligencer
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833A publication from the publisher of the "Whig & Intelligencer" approving the list of unpaid taxes on lands be inserted into the the newspaper on November 20, 1833 as required by law in Vandalia, Illinois.
  • Public Exhibition by the Pupils of the Atlanta Public School
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858A program entitled "Public Exhibition by the Pupils of the Atlanta Public School" presented on Thursday Evening, Dec. 23, 1858 including music and prayer. This program was published by the "Democrat and Union" Print [quotes in the original] in Atlanta and Lincoln, Illinois.
  • Public Meeting at Galena
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "Public Meeting at Galena" describing the meeting in support of Benjamin Mills's candidacy for Congressman. This meeting was held on July 18, 1834 in Galena, Illinois.
  • Public Sale of School Lands
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1839A leaflet entitled "Public Sale of School Lands" announcing the auction of lands owned by the school and advertised by School Commissioner for Schuyler County, Henry B. Bertholf. The leaflet is dated February 23, 1839.
  • Putnam County tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833A list of unpaid taxes in Putnam County published on October 22, 1833. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the County Commissioner's Court clerk and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
  • Quincy Herald and Argus, vol. 16
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850A periodical entitled "Quincy Herald & Argus" published by Austin Brooks in Quincy, Illinois on August 3, 1850. This periodical is described as "A Democratic Journal, published weekly." 2 copies.
  • The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 6, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
  • The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 27, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
  • Quincy Whig Extra
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851A special edition newspaper entitled “Quincy Whig--Extra” issuing President Millard Fillmore’s annual message to the public. President Fillmore discusses foreign affairs, relations between Mexico and Texas, the national debt, and other financial concerns. This publication was printed in Quincy, Illinois and is dated December 5, 1851.
  • The Quincy Whig Supplement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Whig---Supplement" presenting the "Address to the People of Illinois" with the constitution in Springfield, Illinois on May 13, 1870.
  • Rail Road Celebration
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838An invitation entitled "Rail Road Celebration" where "The Citizens of Galena and vicinity, are respectfully invited to meet at the Court House, on Monday morning next, at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of celebrating the Breaking Ground on the Northern termination of the Great Central Rail Road." This invitation circulated by the Committee of Arrangements includes the "Order of ...
  • The Rally Cry of Freedom
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864A document containing the lyrics for the song "The Rally Cry of Freedom" sung to the tune of "Battle Cry of Freedom." These lyrics were published by James Magee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1864.
  • R. B. Slocumb circular letter
    Image | 1852A circular letter from R. B. Slocumb to "gentlemen" encouraging voter support for his political campaign for Illinois State Treasurer. This letter was created in Fairfield, Illinois and dated March 20, 1852.
  • Recommendations for new business owners leaflet
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856A leaflet from "Rumsey, Bro. & Co. Storage and Commission Merchants, and Shippers of Produce, Provisions, &c" advertising their "leased a portion of our premises to Messrs. Tanner, Andrews, & Co...who will succeed us in the Transportation and Forwarding of Merchandise." Rumsey, Bro. & Co. recommends new business owners to clients in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated ...
  • Register Extra: President Buchanan's message
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857A special edition newspaper entitled "Register--Extra" issuing a message from President Buchanan delivered in Washington, D. C. on December 8, 1857. This newspaper was published on December 14, 1857 in Pekin, Illinois.
  • Repudiation
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860A circular entitled "Repudiation," discussing the Republican Party platform in Chicago, Illinois "concerning the public debt."
  • Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois asking land for landless heads of families
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851A government document issued by the House of Representatives entitled, "Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois asking land for landless heads of families." This document states that the House of Representatives approves passing this law which allows land be given to "landless heads of families" in Illinois. This resolution is dated January 22, 1851.
  • Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851A government document issued by the U. S. Senate entitled, "Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river." This resolution is dated February 24, 1851.
  • Resolutions of the General Assembly of Illinois to the establishment of Industrial Universities and for the encouragement of Practical and General Education among the People
    Image | 1853A copy of a government document entitled "Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, relative to the establishment of Industrial Universities, and for the encouragement of Practical and General Education among the People." This document was signed by Speaker of the House of Representatives John Reynolds and approved by Secretary of State Alexander Starne o...
  • Resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of granting land to every landless head of a family
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851A government document issued by the Senate entitled, "Resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of granting land to every landless head of a family who will settle and cultivate the same." This document states the Senate approves passing this law which allows land to be given to "landless heads of families" in Illinois. This resolution is dated January 23, 1851.
  • Richard McAllister Edmonson funeral invitation
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1840An invitation "to attend the Funeral of Richard McAllister Edmonson" in Vandalia, Illinois on November 12, 1840.
  • Richly perfumed white clover honey soap leaflet
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856A pink leaflet advertising "Richly Perfumed White clover Honey Soap" and "manufactured by Allen B. Wrisley" in Chicago, Illinois circa 1856.
  • Rogers and Leaming Attorneys at Law and Real Estate Agents advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857An advertisement for "Rogers & Leaming, Attorneys at Law, and Real Estate Agents" in Bloomington, Illinois in 1857.
  • Ropp's Commercial Calculator
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA leaflet entitled "Ropp's Commercial Calculator" as advertised by C. Ropp, Jr. in Bloomington, Illinois. The publication is for "the use of Farmers, Mechanics and Business Men, and will enable any one to do his own accounting with ease, speed, and accuracy."
  • Rough and ready ball invitation
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1848An invitation to attend the "Rough and Ready Ball, to be given at Morse's Hotel in Lockport, on Friday evening." This invitation is dated February 19, 1848.
  • Rules, By-Laws, and Regulations established by the Board of Trustees
    Multi-Page Item | 28 pages | 1851A pamphlet entitled "Rules, By-Laws, & Regulations established by the Board of Trustees of the Illinois and Michigan Canal...to which is added the Rates of Toll" created by the Illinois and Michigan Canal Company and printed by Plumb and Holcomb in Lockport, Illinois. This document was published in 1851.
  • Rushville Lodge installation of officers invitation
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1855An invitation to attend "the Installation of the Officers of this Lodge" at Rushville Lodge, no. 9 on June 15, 1855 in Rushville, Illinois.
  • The sale of lots in Darwin
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1823A poster advertising "The sale of Lots in Darwin" and the "terms of sale" by County Clerk Jacob Harlan on June 4, 1823.
  • Sangamo Insurance Company
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857A financial document providing notice of the Sangamo Insurance Company's success as it is "fully organized and prepared to receive money on deposit, loan money on bills and notes, buy and sell exchange, etc." This company was authenticated in March 1857 and the document is signed by Vice President Pascal Enos in Springfield, Illinois.
  • Sangamo Journal Extra tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833A list of unpaid taxes in Sangamon County published on November 2, 1833. This list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in this newspaper publication "Sangamo Journal Extra" as required by law. 2 copies.
  • Sangamon and Morgan Rail Road Company circular letter
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1851A circular letter to"The General Assembly of the State of Illinois" from Thomas Mather and N. H. Ridgely, Resident Directors of Sangamon & Morgan Rail Road Company, petitioning the Assembly to resolve "a proceeding [that] has been commenced against the Company" in Springfield, Illinois. This document is dated January 10, 1851.
  • Second Annual Statement of the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1910A handbill of the "2nd Annual Statement of the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois" presented by the "Auditing Committee, A. D. Mulliken, J. B. Prettyman, [and] J. M. Kaufman." This statement is dated December 31, 1910.
  • Second Biennial Report of the Trustees of the Illinois State Hospital For The Insane For The Years 1849-'50
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1849A government document entitled "Second Biennial Report of the Trustees of the Illinois State Hospital For The Insane For The Years 1849-'50" created by the Board of Trustees in Springfield, Illinois and published for the public in 1851.
  • Shirts and hosiery advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesAn advertisement entitled "Shirts and Hosiery" by F. Richardson in Springfield, Illinois
  • Shurtleff College commencement program
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1851A program entitled "Commencement" at Shurtleff College on Thursday, June 26th, 1851 including orations, music, and prayer. This program was printed by the Telegraph Office in Alton, Illinois.
  • Shurtleff College Order of Exercises for Commencement Day
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1845A program entitled "Shurtleff College. Order of Exercises for Commencement Day" including eleven orations, seven musical performances, and prayer on July 24, 1845.
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