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I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge of Illinois circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from the Grand Secretary Samuel Willard of the Grand Lodge of Illinois to the I. O. O. F. members to send the "Semi-Annual Report of the Lodge" to the office. This circular was sent from Bloomington, Illinois on December 15, 1858.
F. H. Benson & Co. circular
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from F. H. Benson & Co. advertising their services as "General Real Estate and Collecting Agents and Dealers in Land Warrants" in Chicago, Illinois and La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1854.
Circular of Alton College of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1835 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Circular of Alton College of Illinois" describing the origins and plans of the college, including "annual expenses," "college class," and "terms and vacations." This circular was written by John M. Peck in Alton, Illinois on December 1, 1835.
Territory of Huron: Memorial of the Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1828 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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...
Public Meeting at Galena
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Public Meeting at Galena" describing the meeting in support of Benjamin Mills's candidacy for Congressman. This meeting was held on July 18, 1834 in Galena, Illinois.
To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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 Sangamon County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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 Ninth Congressional District circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political circular written "To the Voters of the Ninth Congressional District of Illinois" from S. S. Marshall in his campaign for a Congressional seat. S. S. Marshall resided in McLeansboro, Illinois and this circular is dated October 5-9, 1854.
Democratic Federation of Illinois Convention circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1958 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A 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.
Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations," advertising the organization's preferred candidates in the primary election on March 18, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Thompson to seek office circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1943 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular of a newspaper article in the Chicago Tribune entitled "Dr. Thompson to Seek Office; Can't Say Which" by George Tagge. This article explains that the former Dean of the College of Commerce of the University of Illinois, Charles M. Thompson, is considering running for office. The article was published in the Chicago Tribune on November 13, 1943 and this document is...
Subscriptions from Sangamon County citizens to erect the State House in Springfield
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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.
Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Image | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A political circular of the "Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company" created by the Illinois General Assembly and printed by I. R. Butts in Boston, Massachusetts in 1837.
Argument of C. H. Moore
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Argument of C. H. Moore" describing C. H. Moore's position "against the Pre-Emption Claim of Thomas J. Bunn" who falsely inhabited land in Danville, Illinois in 1855.
Repudiation
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Repudiation," discussing the Republican Party platform in Chicago, Illinois "concerning the public debt."
Dissolution
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Dissolution" from Caleb Birchall and Thomas Owen explaining "the firm of Birchall & Owen is this day dissolved by mutual consent"; however the drug and book departments will remain in business. This document was published in Springfield, Illinois and is dated February 23, 1855. A small letter from C. H. Moon appears at the end of the circular.
Batavia Institute
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Batavia Institute" advertising the faculty, academic courses, and cost of attending the school in Batavia, Illinois. E. P. Scott was the Principal. This circular was printed by Wilson & Cockroft in Geneva, Illinois in 1857.
Northern Cross Railroad circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from the Principal Engineer of Western District, J. M. Bucklin presenting "Information in relation to the Northern Cross Railroad to enable persons wishing to become contractors to make their proposals" in Illinois circa 1851.
To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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.
Agency for the Location of Military Land Warrants, in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Agency for the Location of Military Land Warrants, in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois" in which John W. Taylor advertises land "in a section of the country that is rapidly filling up with enterprising citizens and fast increasing in value." This land was offered specifically to "the surviving, or the widow or minor children of deceased commissioned officers...
Flint and Wheeler Commission and Forwarding Merchants circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from Flint and Wheeler advertising their business, "Flint and Wheeler Commission & Forwarding Merchants" opened in Chicago, Illinois. The circular is dated April 21, 1851.
F. M. Chapman & Co. price list
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from F. M. Chapman & Co. containing a "card and price list for the ensuing year" of goods from the Agricultural Warehouse, Farming Tool Depot, and Seed Store in Chicago, Illinois in 1854.
To the Public
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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 | 1830 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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 the Third Congressional District
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A 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.

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