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

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  • 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.
  • Social parties invitation
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1838An invitation for J. D. Hamm to attend "The Fourth of the Social Parties will be given at the Lake House, on Thursday Evening, the 8th Instant" from Manager G. S. Hubbard in Chicago, Illinois. This invitation is dated July 7, 1838.
  • Soldier's Reunion: Order of March
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865A leaflet entitled "Soldier's Reunion: Order of March" announcing the marching formation of the Illinois National Guard and the recognition of Chief Marshal John A. McClernand circa 1865.
  • Specifications of the Manner of Building Locks for the Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1845A broadside published in 1845 and entitled "Specifications of the Manner of Building Locks for the Illinois and Michigan Canal" describing the different elements of constructing the locks, such as the foundation, sheet piling, masonry, and wing walls. 2 copies within 4 pages.
  • Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1844A contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" discussed in Lockport, Illinois circa 1844.
  • Specifications of the manner of Building Waste Weirs on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846A broadside entitled "Specifications of the manner of Building Waste Weirs on the Illinois and Michigan Canal: General Description" created in 1846.
  • Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1847A circular created by the Illinois and Michigan Canal Company entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal." 3 copies.
  • Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1844A draft of a contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" published in 1844.
  • Speech of Honorary Thomas L. Harris on the tariff question
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1854A pamphlet entitled "Speech of the Hon. Thos. L. Harris, of Illinois, on the Tariff Question in reply to the Speech of Mr. Hampton, of Pennsylvania." This publication includes the 6 page "Letter of Hon. Thos. L. Harris, of Illinois upon the Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law." The pamphlet was printed by Steam Power Press in Springfield, Illinois in 1854.
  • The Squatter Sovereign, vol. 1, no. 30
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860A newspaper entitled "The Squatter Sovereign" edited and published by J. M. Davidson in Havana, Illinois on April 28, 1860. This newspaper includes various articles, advertisements, and tax lists.
  • Sterling and Rock Island Rail Road Company election of directors
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1860A circular sent from Secretary, David Leavitt informing individuals that the Sterling & Rock Island Rail Road Company will hold an election for directors of the company for next year in Sterling, Illinois on January 12, 1860.
  • St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Company circular
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA circular from Joseph Gillespie and Willis Allen describing the political controversy of the Illinois Senate approving the "act to incorporate the St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Company" in small Illinois towns during the 1850s.
  • Subscription list of the Chicago Democrat
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856A prospectus of the "Subscription List of the Chicago Democrat" soliciting additional subscribers to the newspaper in Chicago, Illinois. This document was created by John Wentworth circa 1856.
  • Subscriptions from Sangamon County citizens to erect the State House in Springfield
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1837A circular confirming subscriptions from Sangamon County citizens to equal "$50,000 towards the erection of the State House" in Springfield, Illinois on September 1, 1838.
  • Supplement State Register
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1837A special edition newspaper entitled "Supplement--State Register" issuing the Legislature of Illinois sessions on July 14 and 15, 1837. This publication was printed in Vandalia, Illinois and is dated August 4, 1837.
  • Supplement to Register
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854A special edition newspaper entitled "Supplement to Register" containing train schedules from various Illinois and Midwestern towns. This publication is dated March 2,1854.
  • Supplement to the Beardstown Gazette
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1845A list of unpaid land taxes in Beardstown, Illinois published on February 13, 1845. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Schuyler County Court collector Enoch Edmonson and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Supplement to the Beardstown Gazette" as required by law. This newspaper was published by Sylvester Emmons.
  • Suppliment to the Beardstown Gazette: Macon County tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A list of unpaid taxes in Macon County published on March 12, 1847 in Beardstown, Illinois. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Suppliment [sic] to the Beardstown Gazette" as required by law. 2 copies.
  • Territory of Huron: Memorial of the Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1828A circular entitled "Territory of Huron. Memorial of Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois" created by the House of Representatives in the twentieth Congress and printed by Gales and Seaton in Washington, D.C. This publication is government document number 35 in which Huron Territory residents petition Congress to re-draw the geographic lines between Hu...
  • Third Annual Report of the La Salle County Mutual Fire Insurance Company financial document
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858A financial document addressed to Isaac Brookfield of a "Premium Note sum of $155" from Secretary William M. True. Mr. True presents the Third Annual Report of the La Salle County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. This document is dated May 7, 1858 in Ottawa, Illinois.