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Catalogue of Books poster

C. F. Keeling political campaign advertisement

Champaign County Sample Democrat Primary ballot

Champaign local business advertisement

Champaign-Urbana Civic Symphony Orchestra fourth season program

Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer handbill

Charles T. Stevenson State Treasurer nominee handbill

Chemists Coolidge and Dawes Committee circular letter

Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad clipping

Chicago and Eastern Railroad Salem shops postcard

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad clipping

The Chicago & North-Western Railway poster

The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway poster

A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

City of Wilmington brochure

Clark's capture of Kaskaskia Proclamation

The Clipper, vol. 2, no. 5

Commercial Record, vol. 15, no. 12

Comparison of crimes and pardons for Governor Lowden and Small

Connecticut River Railway Line poster

Constitutional Convention candidate Edward West broadside

Constitutional Convention candidate George Brown broadside

Convention Call circular letter

Cook's Hall grand concert poster

Coolidge Knew and Bryan's "Crow", no. 5

Coshocton County (Ohio) tax list

County Council, U.L.A. circular

Credential to Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action

The Daily Amateur, vol. 1, no. 1

Daniel Webster Albany speech envelope

Davenport City Council proceedings

David Munnis political campaign advertisement

Decatur and East St. Louis Railroad Company bond certificate

Decatur and State Line Railway Company stock certificate

Democracy and Labor

Democratic Federation of Illinois Convention circular

Democratic Federation of Illinois Digest, no. 3

Democratic Party Achievements

The Democratic Party and Labor

Democratic Party and Socialist Party specimen ballots

  • Catalogue of Books poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1800A poster entitled "Catalogue of Books (American Editions), for sale" by "William P. and Lemuel Blake at the Boston Book Store" in Boston, Massachusetts. This poster lists various book titles and prices.
  • C. F. Keeling political campaign advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976An advertisement for Republican candidate C. F. Keeling in his political campaign for Champaign County Board District Five. The Champaign County Republican Central Committee promotes the Champaign County Board elections on November 2, 1976 in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Champaign County Sample Democrat Primary ballot
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938A Democratic Party sample ballot for "Primary election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 12, 1938.
  • Champaign local business advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1888An advertisement for various local stores and businesses in Champaign, Illinois, including the Champaign Bargain Store, Champaign Opera House, and Willis' Philadelphia Store.
  • Champaign-Urbana Civic Symphony Orchestra fourth season program
    Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1963A program for the fourth season of Champaign-Urbana Civic Symphony Orchestra in Smith Music Hall at the University of Illinois on October 12, 1963. The event included various music performances of "Polonaise, Arietta and Passacaglia," "Adagio for Strings," and "Variaciones Concertantes (1953).
  • Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer handbill
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A handbill promoting "Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer, Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primaries. April 8, 1924." 2 copies.
  • Charles T. Stevenson State Treasurer nominee handbill
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A handbill "to all Trade Unionists and Friends of Labor in this State," promoting the nomination of Republican Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington, Illinois for State Treasurer of Illinois in the primary election of 1924. 15 copies.
  • Chemists Coolidge and Dawes Committee circular letter
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A circular letter from Raymond F. Bacon, Chairman of the Chemists Coolidge and Dawes Committee to the "Chemists of America," encouraging them to monetarily support Coolidge and Dawes for re-election in 1924. This letter is dated October 18, 1924.
  • Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878An advertisement for the "Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. (Danville Route)" traveling to "southern, southeastern and southwestern states" from Chicago, Danville, Decatur, and Springfield, Illinois. Robert Forsyth is the General Freight and Passenger Agent.
  • Chicago and Eastern Railroad Salem shops postcard
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1914A postcard created by C. U. Williams of the Chicago and Eastern Railroad shops in Salem, Illinois.
  • Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad clipping
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878An advertisement for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad traveling west from Chicago to various destinations such as San Francisco, California, New Mexico, and Colorado. D.W. Hitchcook is the General Western Passenger Agent located in Chicago, Illinois.
  • The Chicago & North-Western Railway poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1874A poster depicting various locations along the route of The Chicago & North-Western Railway in 1874, including "Trout Falls" and "The Great Yosemite Valley" in California, and "Castle Rock" in Wisconsin.
  • The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880A poster entitled "The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway." This advertisement by the railway's President, R. R. Gable, presents the railroad line as "The middle link in the Transcontinental Interoceanic Chain.
  • A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846A facsimile of a circular sent from the High Council of the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) to announce their intention to "send out into the Western country from this place," and to provide instructions for the move to Oregon. This circular is addressed to the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) community members in Nauvoo, Illinois and signed by...
  • City of Wilmington brochure
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1871A brochure entitled "The City of Wilmington, Illinois. Its Natural Advantages and Business Attractions" published in March 1871. This brochure is "dedicated to the public by its Mechanics and Business Men" and includes various articles on manufacturing, grain, education and a map of Wilmington.
  • Clark's capture of Kaskaskia Proclamation
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1978Governor James R. Thompson issues a proclamation in celebrating the 200th anniversary of George Rogers Clark's capture of Kaskaskia on July 4, 1778. 2 copies.
  • The Clipper, vol. 2, no. 5
    Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1880An amateur journal entitled "The Clipper," published in Flint, Michigan and edited by Frank F. Bassett. This issue, published in January 1880, includes various advertisements and articles.
  • Commercial Record, vol. 15, no. 12
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870A periodical entitled "Commercial Record" edited by F. R. Voigt and printed by Francis and Valentine, Commercial Steam Printing in San Francisco, California. This issue is dated December 23, 1870 and includes various railroad and ship schedules and market prices.
  • Comparison of crimes and pardons for Governor Lowden and Small
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A leaflet entitled "Comparison of Commutation and Pardon Records of Governor Lowden and Governor Small" listing the "crimes and misdemeanors" by each governor during his term of office.
  • Connecticut River Railway Line poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1875A poster of the "Connecticut River Railway Line. The Great Pleasure and Mail Route From Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, to the White Mountains, Green Mountains, Quebec and Montreal." The "General Offices" are located in Springfield, Massachusetts. This poster includes a map of the railway.
  • Constitutional Convention candidate Edward West broadside
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A broadside distributed to voters of Madison County by Edward M. West, who sought election as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1847. In the broadside, West explained his position on "some of the proposed alterations and amendments of the present Constitution," such as legislative and judiciary powers, voting rights, and agriculture protection laws.
  • Constitutional Convention candidate George Brown broadside
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847A broadside distributed to voters of Madison County by George T. Brown, who sought election as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1847. In the broadside, Brown explained his position on "the various amendments proposed to be made" to the state Constitution, such as legislative and judiciary powers, banking, and borrowing money.
  • Convention Call circular letter
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A circular letter from the Executive Committee Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action to "all Labor Unions, Farm Organizations, Co-operative Societies, and other Progressive Groups and Individuals in the State of Illinois" encouraging them to attend the pro-LaFollette convention at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This letter is dated July 8, 1924.
  • Cook's Hall grand concert poster
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1863A poster advertising "Cook's Hall! A Grand Concert in aid of the funds of the Soldier's Aid Society." This concert features the Springfield Philharmonic Society and other special guest performers on March 12, 1863.
  • Coolidge Knew and Bryan's "Crow", no. 5
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Coolidge Knew" and on the reverse side, "Bryan's 'Crow', no. 5" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
  • Coshocton County (Ohio) tax list
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1821A list of unpaid taxes in Coshocton County in 1821. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
  • County Council, U.L.A. circular
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864A circular sent from the County Council Union League Association (U.L.A.) to present the Pro-Union and loyalty resolutions passed on April 4, 1864.
  • Credential to Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924A credential from the Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action "to be retained by Delegate and Presented to Credential Committee." This conference "will convene in the Banquet Room, Auditorium Hotel [in Chicago, Illinois] July 27, 1924." 2 copies, one on white paper and one on blue paper.
  • The Daily Amateur, vol. 1, no. 1
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877An amateur journal entitled "The Daily Amateur," published in Boston, Massachusetts and edited by L.W. Griffin and W. and Eben S. Frye. This issue, published July 2, 1877, includes various advertisements, articles, and news.
  • Daniel Webster Albany speech envelope
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851An envelope which contained Daniel Webster's "printed speech to Erastus H. Pease of Albany, New York," entitled "Speech of Hon. Daniel Webster to the Young Men of Albany, and delivered on May 28, 1851." This envelope was signed by Daniel Webster.
  • Davenport City Council proceedings
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1935A county government record of Davenport City Council proceedings on November 27 and December 4, 1935 and published by Official Reporter, Robert L. Klauer in Davenport, Iowa.
  • David Munnis political campaign advertisement
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976An advertisement for Republican candidate David Munnis in his political campaign for Champaign County Board District Five. The Champaign County Republican Central Committee promotes the Champaign County Board elections on November 2, 1976 in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Decatur and East St. Louis Railroad Company bond certificate
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870A bond certificate "from the County of Montgomery in the State of Illinois to The Decatur & East St. Louis Railroad Company" for one thousand dollars. This document is signed by Montgomery County Judge Edward Lane and County Clerk D. Shirley on July 1, 1870.
  • Decatur and State Line Railway Company stock certificate
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1871A stock certificate from the Decatur and State Line Railway Company, assigning Snell, Taylor, and Company five hundred shares on September 20, 1871.
  • Democracy and Labor
    Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, “Democracy and Labor,” edited by Marion Banister and researched by Ruth S. McKelway for the Democratic National Committee. This document includes the history of United States labor policy and movements, and urges readers to "compare the Labor records of the two major parties and then guess which is the friend of Labor.
  • Democratic Federation of Illinois Convention circular
    Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1958A circular from the Democratic Federation of Illinois inviting all members "to attend and to participate in DFI's First Annual Convention, May 23 and 24," in Chicago, Illinois, which "will adopt a Constitution and a Platform for DFI, and elect leadership for the coming year." This documents includes ticket fees, highlighting the Mrs. Roosevelt Rally and Senator Gore luncheon.
  • Democratic Federation of Illinois Digest, no. 3
    Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1958A newsletter entitled "Democratic Federation of Illinois Digest" published by the Democratic Federation of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. This issue is dated April 1958 and includes various articles on the Illinois Democratic Party and annual convention.
  • Democratic Party Achievements
    Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1937A leaflet entitled, "Democratic Party Achievements," an "address by Hon. James A. Farely at Toledo, Ohio, July 24, 1937" and "printed in the Congressional Record of July 26, 1937" by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C.
  • The Democratic Party and Labor
    Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1924A pamphlet entitled, “The Democratic Party and Labor,” by William B. Wilson, former Secretary of Labor and Secretary-Treasurer United Mine Workers of America. Wilson includes the Labor records of the sixty-second, sixty-fourth, and sixty-fifth Congress and a "comparative analysis of the Party Platforms Affecting Labor's Demands" to persuade voters to "give their earnest and ...
  • Democratic Party and Socialist Party specimen ballots
    Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1924Two specimen ballots, one for the Democratic Party and one for the Socialist Party "for Primary Election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 8th, 1924." The presidential candidate listed on the Democratic Party ballot is William Gibbs McAdoo.
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