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

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  • 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...
  • They Can Afford to Do a Wrong Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Envelope depicting Abraham Lincoln. Includes illustration of two American flags and the text "They can afford to do a wrong, I cannot." Copy 1 of 2.
  • They Can Afford to Do a Wrong Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Copy 2 of 2.
  • 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.
  • Thomas J. Burns letter for door keeper in the House of Representatives
    Image | 1844A letter from Thomas J. Burns to Honorary James Woollard soliciting votes for Woollard in exchange for a position as "door keeper of the House of Representatives." This letter was sent from Springfield, Illinois to Mulberry Grove, Illinois and dated September 25, 1844.
  • To Benjamin Mills, Esq.
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A document containing two letters sent to Benjamin Mills, Esq. which accused him of fleeing the Black Hawk War and ordered him to leave the regiment in 1834.
  • Todd's Hotel advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesAn advertisement for Todd's Hotel owned by A. H. Todd. This hotel "will be opened about the 1st of April" and suited as "a Business-men's Hotel, and at moderate charges. $2.50 per day," in Chicago, Illinois.
  • To Rail Road Companies
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857A leaflet entitled "To Rail Road Companies" created by R. Root informing railroad lines of the "rotary fan blower" to clear the railroad tracks. R. Root circulated this leaflet in Galesburg, Illinois and it is dated December 16, 1857.
  • To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A circular letter entitled "To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal, and to holders of Canal bonds generally" published by Hugh T. Dickey in 1847. Dickey attempts to restore subscribers' confidence in the canal bonds of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
  • To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858A leaflet entitled "To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties," a speech presented by Thomas L. Harris. Harris addresses the controversy between Democrat candidates Maj. George Miles and Mr. Engle.
  • To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A leaflet entitled "To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois" possibly published in Galena, Illinois in 1834. Benjamin Mills responds to an accusation from a handbill, claiming it "utterly false."
  • To the Freemasons of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1867A circular entitled "To the Freemasons of Illinois" listing the legitimate fraternal organizations and officers in Illinois. This circular was sent from Chicago, Illinois and is dated March 14, 1867.
  • To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A circular from Henry Eddy "To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County" encouraging support for his election to "the office of Delegate to the Convention" and stating his position on amending the Constitution. This circular was published in Shawneetown, Illinois on March 29, 1847.
  • To the people of Henry County and swamp lands
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858A clipping of two articles from the "Geneseo Republic" newspaper written by James M. Allan entitled "To the People of Henry County" and "Swamp Lands" discussing the controversy over the drainage of the swamp lands in the county. Both articles are dated March 17, 1858 and June 2, 1858.
  • To the Public
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832A circular entitled "To the Public" from Jacob M. Early explaining the controversy of John T. Stuart's political exchange with Peter Cartwright. This circular was published in Springfield, Illinois on August 9, 1832.
  • To the Voters of Hancock County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1830A circular entitled "To the Voters of Hancock County" from Mark Aldrich stating his political views on various subjects before the election.
  • To the Voters of Sangamon County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Richard Quinton encouraging citizens to vote him as a State Representative in the upcoming election. This circular is dated June 21, 1834.
  • To the Voters of Sangamon County
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Sheriff Garrett Elkin encouraging support for his re-election as sheriff. This circular is dated July 25, 1834.
  • To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois" providing a notice to the voters of St. Clair County on the upcoming election and William Orr's remarks on his political campaign as a result of a meeting held on October 15, 1834.
  • To the Voters of the Third Congressional District
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834A circular entitled "To the Voters of the Third Congressional District" informing citizens of the recent Benjamin Mills scandal and urging them to pardon him for his misconduct. The circular is signed by Marion and Henry, each expressing political views on the subject for the upcoming election in Marion County, Illinois.
  • T. S. Seybold and Co. Attorneys at Law poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852A poster advertising the law business "Western Land and Mercantile Agency. T. S. Seybold & Co., Attorneys at Law and General Land and Mercantile Agents" in Ottawa, Illinois. This poster was created by T. S. Seybold & Co. and is dated January 1, 1852.
  • Twenty-first year of the Quincy Herald
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854A prospectus of the "Twenty-First Year of the Quincy Herald" advertising prices for different types of subscriptions. This document was created by William M. Avise & Co. in Quincy, Illinois and is dated August 8, 1854.
  • Union Apothecary Political Cartoon Envelope, circa 1864
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864Envelope depicting a man dressed in stars and stripes working in an apothecary or laboratory, creating and advertising various powders, elixirs, pills, and soaps, with pro-Union purposes. Products advertised to help with defeating or curing the Confederacy include "Pure Refined National Elixir of Liberty" and "Lincoln's Renowned Rebel Exterminator Warranted Not to Spoil in W...
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