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  • Illinois Voter, vol. 48, no. 9
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1968A periodical entitled "Illinois Voter" edited by Mrs. Sheldon Garber and published by the League of Women Voters of Illinois in October 1968. This issue discusses various issues in the 1968 general election.
  • Illinois Woman's Division circular letter
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A circular letter sent from Chairman Marie C. Plumb of the Illinois Woman's Division to an individual encouraging her participation in La Follette's presidential campaign. This letter was published by the La Follette-Wheeler Campaign Committee, Illinois Woman's Division and dated August 18, 1924. A small card and donation card is included with this letter.
  • Index Universitatis, University of Chicago, vol. 1, no. 2
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1863A periodical entitled "Index Universitatis, University of Chicago" printed by the classes and edited by Temple S. Hoyne, Lewis F. Raymond, Joseph F. Bonfield, and H. Theo. Thomas. This issue contains various articles in the Law school at the University of Chicago in April 1863.
  • Jacob Kruczek naturalization certificate
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1919A certificate of naturalization issued to Jacob Kruczek of Austria by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. This document is signed by Jacob Kruczek and Deputy Morris Marx on March 21, 1919.
  • Jefferson County (Ohio) tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1822A list of unpaid taxes in Jefferson County published on May 11, 1822. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
  • J. H. Bass Manufacturing Company advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing company. J. H. Bass sold car, railway, and truck equipment and wheels.
  • John A. Kirk Candidate for County Judge handbill
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938A handbill entitled "John A. Kirk, Candidate for County Judge" promoting Kirk's election in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 12, 1938 in Jefferson County, Illinois.
  • John H. Manny's Reaper and Mower Combined
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864A handbill advertising John H. Manny's Reaper and Mower Combined, with a note from dealers in Kansas and western Missouri listing prices for the machine. The company's agent was William A. Knowlton.
  • J. O. Huff receipt
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1905A receipt from the University of Illinois business manager, indicating incidental and tuition fees charged to J. O. Huff for the second semester, dated February 1, 1905.
  • Joint Official Statement and New York State Conference pamphlet
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, “Joint Official Statement of Representatives of the New York State Federation of Labor and the New York State Conference for Progressive Political Action,” published by the Non-Partisan Political Campaign Committee (James P. Holand, Edward A. Bates, and John M. O'Hanlon). This publication is dated July 15, 1924.
  • Joseph Cannon photograph poster
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1916A poster of U. S. Representative Joseph Cannon who resided in Danville, Illinois. This photograph is copyrighted by E. L. Crandall in 1916. 2 copies.
  • Judge Richard Mills postcard
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976A postcard of Judge Richard Mills promoting his campaign "for Appellate Judge 4th District of Illinois Republican" and "proven Appellate Court experience" in the election of 1976. This postcard was photographed and published by Dave Beatty Studios.
  • J. Wallace Rayburn political campaign advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976An advertisement for Republican candidate J. Wallace Rayburn in his political campaign for Champaign County Board District Three. The Champaign County Republican Central Committee promotes the Champaign County Board elections on November 2, 1976 in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Kansas City, Ft. Scott, Memphis, and Birmingham railroad map clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880A clipping of a "map of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Memphis R. R., Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham R. R. occupied by the Adams and Southern Express Companies.
  • Ladd, Patrick & Co. Mississippi Planing Mill trade card
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA trade card entitled "Ladd, Patrick & Co. Mississippi Planing Mill," advertising for A. A. Ladd, John Kellar, W. Patrick and Company in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
  • Lake Shore Railroad's Comet
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890A sketch of a Lake Shore Railroad train Comet, which possibly traveled from New York to Michigan.
  • Lamaster elected as Fulton County Sheriff announcement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838A broadside announcing Hugh Lamaster as "Sheriff, for the County of Fulton." It is signed by Governor of Illinois James Duncan and Secretary of State A. P. Field on August 21, 1838.
  • Lectures on the Treatment of the Insane poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857A poster announcing "Lectures on the Treatment of the Insane, by a lady who was imprisoned in the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane a period of one year, while she was of sound mind." This lecture was held at the Methodist Church on December 4th, 1857.
  • Leisure Moments, vol. 1, no. 9
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877An amateur journal entitled "Leisure Moments," published in St. Johns, Illinois and edited by Junius W. C. Wright. This issue, published in July 1877, includes various advertisements and stories.
  • Let Us Pledge and The "Seed" of War, no. 2
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Let Us Pledge" and on the reserve side, "The 'Seed' of War, no. 2" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
  • Libertyville Rally flyer
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1969A flyer from the Committee on Illinois Government announcing a rally at the Adlai Stevenson Farm near Libertyville, Illinois. A separate envelope and card concern the seeking of funds for the rally.
  • Licking, Columbiana, and Shelby Counties (Ohio) tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1820A list of unpaid taxes in Licking, Columbiana, and Shelby Counties in 1820. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
  • List of Stockholders of the St. Clair County Agricultural and Mechanical Society
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1869A poster entitled "List of Stockholders of the St. Clair County Agricultural and Mechanical Society" advertising the next meeting on January 9, 1869 in Belleville, Illinois. This poster includes a list of the stockholders and their number of shares.
  • Litchfield Car and Machine Company advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing business. Litchfield Car and Machine Company produced and sold railway cars, car wheels, frogs, switches, bridge bolts, stationary engines, and steam boilers.
  • Literary Contest of the Utilior and Philomathean Societies of Illinois State University at Springfield program
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864A program for the seventh annual Literary Contest of the Utilior and Philomathean Societies of Illinois State University at Springfield, on March 30, 1864. The event included prayer, music, orations, and a debate on "has war been more productive of evil than good?
  • The Literary Digest advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1934An advertisement created by The Literary Digest to the public announcing a new poll regarding the New Deal policies of the Roosevelt Administration. This notice also includes an offer of "The Literary Digest 1934 Atlas of the World with a free trial subscription for The Literary Digest" to immediate subscribers.
  • Manchester Locomotive Works
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870A poster of an advertisement for "Manchester Locomotive Works [in] Manchester, New Hampshire." This broadside includes two photographs of a locomotive and the manufacturing location in New Hampshire.
  • Map of Jacksonville South-Eastern Line and Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880A clipping of a "map of the Jacksonville South-Eastern Line, and Toledo, Peoria & Western Ry. occupied by the Adams Express Company.
  • Map of the Frisco Line clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890A clipping of the "map of the 'Frisco Line' showing the 'Gulf' connection with Kansas City...occupied by the Adams Express Company.
  • The Marshall, Illinois Herald circular
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A circular describing the support of the Marshall, Ill., Herald towards the Small and Deneen political campaign in the Republican primary election in 1924.
  • Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge elevation plan
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1912A blueprint of the "Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge" Elevation Plan "patented August 6, 1912 for Railway Viaduct" by the Marsh Engineering Company in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • The Mason Machine Works
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870A poster of an advertisement for "The Mason Machine Works, Manufacturers of Cotton Machinery, Locomotives, Car Wheels" located in Taunton, Massachusetts. This advertisement includes photographs of the eight wheel locomotive, double track locomotive, and the cotton card and cotton loom.
  • Matlack & Rogers, Commission and Forwarding Merchants trade card
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA trade card entitled "Matlack & Rogers, Commission and Forwarding Merchants," advertising for Davis Matlack and Joseph P. Rogers in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
  • McKendree College Exhibition
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1848A program for the McKendree College Exhibition on Tuesday evening, February 29, 1848. The exhibition featured declamations and orations on various topics, with music by the Shiloh Choir.
  • McKendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850A program for the McKendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition on February 26, 1850. The event included prayer, and presentations on various topics including the "Mexican War," "Luther - The Reformation," "Female Influence," and "The American Republic.
  • McLean County bond note
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865A three hundred dollar bond note from the McLean County Court issued to G.W. Lichtenthaler. The money "is to be used to pay bounty to volunteers" of the Civil War.
  • Medill McCormick: Faithful Public Service Wins Public Approval
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, "Medill McCormick, United States Senator: Faithful Public Service Wins Public Approval," describes his senatorial career from 1919-1924. This document was possibly used during his re-election campaign in 1924.
  • The Mellon Tax Plan or Fair Tax Plan
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A handbill entitled, "The Mellon Tax Plan or a Fair Tax Plan?," by U.S. Senator A. A. Jones of New Mexico. Senator Jones explains "the Mellon tax plan is an issue upon which the American voters will pass judgement in the November election," and favors Democrats Davis and Bryan's fair tax plan in which "taxes will be revised on the principle of the greatest good to the greate...
  • Memento Mori Abraham Lincoln poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865A poster of Abraham Lincoln, "Memento Mori." This broadside features Lincoln's birth and assassination dates and the phrase "Just of his Word - Observant of his Right.
  • The Men for President and Vice President
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled "The Men for President [and] for Vice President" published by the La Follette-Wheeler Campaign in Washington, D.C. This document discusses the candidates political credentials and "their program of Constructive Public Service." 2 copies.
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