Archaeologists at Noble-Wieting, Illinois
ImageIllinois State University students study the remains at the Noble-Wieting archaeological site in 1972, a former Indian mound in McLean County. The site is in Heyworth, Illinois.
Arctic Ice Company Advertisement
ImageThe Arctic Ice Company was one of several local manufacturing companies in Bloomington, Illinois, which ultimately failed.
Armand Marseille All-Bisque Infant Doll
ImageA bisque head doll with 'sleepy eyes', an open mouth that has two applied teeth in red lips. It has pink cheeks and brown hair which is brush stroked. The body of the doll is jointed with moveable arms and legs. It is wearing a white linen diaper that is safety-pinned. This doll looks very similar to Armand Marseille's 'My Dream Baby.' It has the marks A.M. Germany 351.1510k.
A-rolling my ball; En roulant ma boule
AudioSung in French by the male Choir of the Universite de Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada (St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press). Used with permission.
Art class at WPA/FAP Negro Art Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida
ImagePhotograph, b/w
Art Print, commemorating the celebration and creation of a "National day of thanksgiving" by Abraham Lincoln in 1863
ImageBlack ink collage on newsprint of Civil War scenes, with center vignette of Lincoln receiving accolades from soldiers. Drawn by Thomas Nast. Titled "Thanksgving Day November 24, 1864." In center is large drawing of Abraham Lincoln shaking the hands of a soldier and a sailor who are staluting him with their hats. The soldier tramples the "Stars & Bars" flag marked "CS." Large...
Asahel Gridley, businessman, McLean County, Illinois
ImageAsahel Gridley, McLean County's first millionaire, had much to say about early farming. Gridley is recognized as one of the first citizens to arrive in Bloomington, Illinois. He arrived there in 1831 and played a role in the founding of the first newspaper and telegraph office. He was a prominent businessman, lawyer and a politician. He was also a friend of Abraham Linco...
Asistencia Maternal. Sala de opraciones
ImagePostcard, blue and white. An operating room.
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois
ImageThe University of Illinois Assembly Hall at Fourth Street and Florida Avenue, Champaign, is a center for sports, entertainment and convention. It was opened on Honors Day, May 3, 1963. It was designed by University of Illinois alumnus, Max Abramovitz. It cost $8.5 million and is one of the world's two largest edge-supported domes, spanning 400 feet in diameter and rising ...
Assembly Memorial & Joint Resolution Relative to the United States Mint at Carson City, Nevada
Multi-Page Item | 3 pagesPamphlet entitled Assembly memorial and joint resolution relative to the United States Mint at Carson City, Nevada. [1887].
Athletic Field, Wright St., University Ave., and Romine St., Urbana, Illinois
ImageWright Street, University Avenue, Romine Street, Urbana, Illinois.
The Atlantic Charter
ImagePoster, all lettered, 20 x 28 in., published by the United States Government Printing Office
Atlas of Historic Tribes in Illinois: 1673-1832
Multi-Page Item | 3 pagesKey to map of historic tribes in Illinois 1673-1832. It should be noted that the maps shown here are greatly simplified.
Atl-atl weight
ImageThe atl-atl weight was a spear thrower used by the Archaic Indians for hunting animals. It was made of stone. Archaic Indians also supplemented their food supply by gathering nuts, berries, herbs and roots.
At the front-line hospital in Muniessa, Spain
Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesBlack and white photograph. 5 cm x 5 cm. Group picture taken at a hospital in Muniessa, Spain. The central figure is Ed Rolfe, the woman to his left is Anne Taft
Audi-Cord Corporation Advertisement
ImageThe Audi-Cord Corp. in Normal advertises electronic equipment, including cartridges, recorders, and reproducers.
Automated Corn Planting
ImageIn 1995, a tractor attached to an automated corn planter seeds a field. Bags of Ciba seed are used.
Automatic Vacuum Cleaners Advertisement
ImageThe Automatic Vacuum Cleaner Company's failure in the early 1910s was a result of competition from nationally marketed brands.
Avenge December 7
ImagePoster, color, 22 x 28 in., published by the United States Government Printing Office
Award for careless talk
ImagePoster, color, 20 x 26 in., published by the United States Government Printing Office
Aztec limestone plaque
ImagePlaque, limestone. Size: 21.25 x 22 inches. From Chincultic, Chiapas.
Aztec shield
ImageShield, wood and leather, decorated with a feather mosaic. Height 29.5 inches.
Aztec stone figure
ImageStone figure, carved from nephrite (a type of jade), inlay of unknown materials. Height 11.25 inches.
Aztec stone jaguar vessel
ImageVessel carved of volcanic stone. 87 x 47 x 37 inches (The bowl on the back of the figure measures 24.5 inches in diameter and 10.25 inches in depth.
Back them up!: a British 'commando' raid on a German-held port in Norway
ImagePoster, color, 20 x 30 in., printed in England by Fosh & Cross Ltd.
Back them up!: a British tank attack in the western desert
ImagePoster, color, 19.75 x 29.75 in., printed for H. M. Stationery Office by Fosh & Cross Ltd., London.
Back up the fighting forces
ImagePoster, color, 15 x 20 in., printed for H. M. Stationery Office by J. Weiner Ltd., London.
Banat
Imageb&w
Bank of Illinois, looking west from Neil Street, Champaign, Illinois
Image100 W. University Avenue, Champaign.
Bank One, Country Fair Shopping Center, Champaign, Illinois
Image303 S Mattis Avenue, Champaign, Illinois
Barn Raising
ImageMcLean County, Illinois, men pose for a picture during a barn raising.
Battle Field of Atlanta, GA. July 22 1864 No. 1
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the Battle Field of Atlanta, GA. July 22 1864 No. 1. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866...
Battle Field of Atlanta, GA. July 22 1864 No. 2
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the Battle Field of Atlanta, GA. July 22 1864 No. 2. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866...
Battlefield of New Hope Church, GA., No. 1
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the battlefield of New Hope Church, GA., No. 1. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dim...
Battlefield of New Hope Church, GA., No. 2
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the battlefield of New Hope Church, GA., No. 2. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dim...
The Battlefield of Peach Tree Creak
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of the Peach Tree Creek Battlefield. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dimensions: 8"x10".
Battle Ground of Resaca, No. 1
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of Battle Ground of Resaca, Georgia, No. 1. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dimensions...
Battle Ground of Resaca, No. 2
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of Battle Ground of Resaca, Georgia, No. 2. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dimensions...
Battle Ground of Resaca, No. 3
ImageReproduction of a black and white photograph of Battle Ground of Resaca, Georgia, No. 3. Source: Barnard, George N. Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign, Embracing Scenes of the Occupation of Nashville, the Great Battles around Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain, the Campaign of Atlanta, March to the Sea, and the Great Raid through the Carolinas. New York, 1866. Dimensions...
The battle-wise infantryman...
ImagePoster, color, 20 x 27.9 in., published by the United States Government Printing Office

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