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  • Merle Dunn political campaign advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976An advertisement for Republican candidate Merle Dunn in his political campaign for Champaign County Board District Seven. The Champaign County Republican Central Committee promotes the Champaign County Board elections on November 2, 1976 in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Midwest and West railroad lines map clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890A clipping of "Chicago, Alton & St. Louis and Chicago, Kansas City, & Denver Short Lines." This advertisement includes a map of the railroads and price information.
  • Miller for Congress campaign circular
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1970A circular published by the Miller for Congress Committee that promotes the election of Robert Miller for Congress and includes his position on campaign issues.
  • M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1849A program for the McKendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition on Tuesday evening, February 27, 1849 and Wednesday evening, February 28, 1849. The event included music, prayer, and presentations on various topics. 2 copies, one on blue paper and one on white paper.
  • Monopoly and the Farmer
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A leaflet entitled "Monopoly and the Farmer," issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This documents discusses the United States monopolization of the farming industry and suggests a better "program for farmers.
  • Monroe Iron Works trade card
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA trade card entitled "Monroe Iron Works," advertising for machinery manufacturers F. A. H. Garlichs, Nimrod Beck, and George W. Fisher, undated.
  • The Morton Ventilator advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878An advertisement for a railway car business showcasing the Morton Ventilator. This clipping includes an illustration of the ventilator and provides a contact for further information, E. H. Winchell.
  • The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A leaflet entitled "The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered," issued by the National Office of the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document lists twelve objections and answers, including those such as "socialists want to divide up," "socialism will do away with private property," "socialism is opposed to government" and "socialism won't work." 4 copies.
  • Motoring in and out of New York
    Multi-Page Item | 48 pages | 1945A pamphlet entitled "Motoring in and out of New York" published by the Automobile Club of New York in New York, New York. This eleventh edition was published in 1945 and includes maps, routes, and lists of various dining, recreational, and historical sites "in and about the city.
  • Mudd, Hughes & Co., Produce & Commission Merchants trade card
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pagesA trade card entitled "Mudd, Hughes & Co., Produce & Commission Merchants," advertising for H. T. Mudd, G. L. Hughes, and Alexis Mudd in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
  • My Chicago: The Wonder City of the World
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1928A poster entitled "My Chicago: The Wonder City of the World" by Jamie Heron and accompanying picture by artist Will K. Higgie. This item includes a poem by Jamie Heron and his signature. This poster was printed by the Ben C. Pittsford Company in Chicago, Illinois circa 1928.
  • Myron P. Schenk medical license
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878A medical license issued by the Illinois State Board of Health to "Myron P. Schenk of the County of Fulton" as a "Graduate in Medicine" on March 1, 1878. This document is signed by the President J. H. Rauch and Secretary J. M. Gregory of the Illinois State Board of Health in Springfield and printed by Culver, Page, Hoyne & Co., Stationers in Chicago, Illinois.
  • National Association of Merchant Tailors of America circular letter
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A circular letter sent from the President of the National Association of Merchant Tailors of America, Charles H. Taft, discouraging members from voting for La Follette in the presidential election. This document is published by the National Association of Merchant Tailors of America in Erie, Pennsylvania and dated October 29, 1924.
  • National Lincoln Monument certificate
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1869A certificate issued to Josephine Carson for her contribution of fifty cents "to the erection of a Monument in memory of Abraham Lincoln, our martyred President." This copy was signed by J.H. Beveridge.
  • New Haven Line and Rocky Point poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1874A poster advertising "The New Haven Line, Consisting of the Steamers C. H. Northam, Continental and Elm City, Running Daily Between New York and New Haven" and "'Rocky Point,' Its Hotel and Pleasure Grounds [in] Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island." This poster includes photographs of the C. H. Northam steamer and Rocky Point's hotel and surrounding area.
  • New York and Harlem Railroad advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1867An advertisement for New York and Harlem Railroad. This clipping lists the "arrangement of trains" and "two express trains daily from New York to Albany, Troy, North, and West" in 1867.
  • New York and Philadelphia New Line poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1876A poster of the "New York and Philadelphia New Line. Terminal Stations: in New York, Central Railroad of New Jersey [and] in Philadelphia: North Pennsylvania Railroad" circa 1875.
  • Niagara Belt Line brochure
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900A brochure entitled, "The Niagara Belt Line: Around and Through the Niagara Gorge, Niagara Falls, Lewiston and Queenston" from the International Railway and Niagara Gorge Railroad agencies. This document displays a history of the Niagara Belt Line and construction photographs. A landscape artistic piece by H. H. Green resides on the reverse side of the brochure.
  • Non-Partisan Campaign Bulletin No. 14
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, “Non-Partisan Campaign Bulletin No. 14," issued by the Non-Partisan Committee of New York State Federation of Labor (James P. Holland, Edward A. Bates, and John M. O'Hanlon). This document explains "legislative demands of organized wage workers of New York State", also known as "Plank No. 10.
  • Norman L. Jones campaign handbill
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A handbill created for Republican voters in the election of Norman L. Jones against Len Small for Governor of Illinois. The document recommends "how a Republican should mark his ballot," selecting "Republican Party" and "Norman L. Jones" on the ballot sheet. 7 copies.
  • Norman L. Jones for Governor flyer
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A flyer of Norman L. Jones for Governor of Illinois, advertising the principles he supports and the election on November 4, 1924.
  • North Chicago Rolling Mill Company advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing business. North Chicago Rolling Mill Company produced and sold pig metal, iron rails, and Bessemer steel rails.
  • North Missouri Railway and Connections clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890A clipping of a "map of North Missouri Railway and Connections.
  • Official Democratic Text-Book for State Campaign for Use of Speakers and Party Workers
    Multi-Page Item | 72 pages | 1932A pamphlet entitled "Official Democratic Text-Book for State Campaign For Use of Speakers and Party Workers," containing Judge Henry Horner's and other Democratic candidates' campaign information for the 1932 election. This document may have been published by the Democratic Party.
  • The Official Statement of Senator Robert M. La Follette announcing his candidacy for President
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled "The Official Statement of Senator Robert M. La Follette announcing his candidacy for President of the United States and Senator Burton K. Wheeler's Letter of Acceptance of Nomination for the Vice-President." This document is part of the "Keynote Speech of William H. Johnson [at the] Conference for Progressive Political Action at Cleveland, Ohio, July 4, ...
  • An Oil Primer
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, “An Oil Primer,” by Anne O'Hagan Shinn, about the Republican Party's Naval Oil Reserve scandal. She encourages American citizens to "vote for Davis and Bryan", Democratic Party ticket in order to avoid a "corrupt administration.
  • Old local time-tables of Urbana railroads
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870A broadside presenting two railroad time tables circa 1870, the "Urbana Railroad" and "Illinois Central Railroad Chicago Branch Open to Urbana." These "old local time-tables of historic interest [were] contributed by Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana, 1914.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 2
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published August 29, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 3
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published September 5, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation and Governor Landon's presidential candidate Republican nomination for the 1936 election.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 4
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published September 12, 1936, includes various articles about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats and Republican presidential nominee Landon's campaign.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 5
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published September 19, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation and Republican presidential nominee Landon's campaign.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 6
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published September 26, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation and Republican presidential nominee Landon's campaign.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 7
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published October 3, 1936, includes various articles about Republican nominee ticket Landon and Knox's campaign progress and events.
  • On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 8
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published October 17, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation and Republican presidential nominee Landon's campaign.
  • Organization Primer
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, “Organization Primer,” by Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Emily Newell Blair, and issued by the Democratic National Committee. This document includes information about the various groups of the Democratic Party organization and their respective roles during election season. The organization slogan is "No Group too Small; Every Individ...
  • Oscar Adams political campaign advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976An advertisement for Republican candidate Oscar Adams in his political campaign for Champaign County Board District Nine. The Champaign County Republican Central Committee promotes the Champaign County Board elections on November 2, 1976 in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Our Courier, vol. 1, no. 1
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877An amateur journal entitled "Our Courier," published in Mattoon, Illinois and edited by Charles E. Dole. This issue, published in November 1877, includes various advertisements and a story by "Sinclair.
  • Out of Work
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A leaflet entitled "Out of Work" by George R. Kirkpatrick and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document discusses the reasons why several Americans are unemployed and provides solutions from the Socialist Party.
  • Parable of the Monkey and The Limit, no. 3
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Parable of the Monkey" and on the reverse side, "The Limit, no. 3" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
  • Parable of the Water Tank
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A leaflet entitled "Parable of the Water Tank" by Edward Bellamy and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document is an excerpt of chapter twenty-three from Equality.
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