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We Are Seven
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of a newspaper article entitled "We Are Seven" listing the seven remaining candidates for the presidency in the election of 1884. Notable candidates include Republican James G. Blaine and Democrat Grover Cleveland.
Ration Stamps Good clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1945 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping entitled "Ration Stamps Good," displaying various war ration stamps during World War II.
Tell Us, Governor Landon clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A reprint of an editorial article from the New York Post entitled, "Tell Us, Governor Landon." This editorial questions Governor Landon on his campaign platform for the 1936 election and is dated August 22, 1936.
North Chicago Rolling Mill Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing business. North Chicago Rolling Mill Company produced and sold pig metal, iron rails, and Bessemer steel rails.
Vermont and Mass. Railroad clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad, including dates and times for departures in January 1852.
Small Trial Judge Assails Brundage clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping from the Chicago Evening American newspaper entitled "Small Trial Judge Assails Brundage!" published on February 26, 1924. This clipping discusses the judge's decision to accuse Attorney General E. J. Brundage of circulating false propaganda "to undermine the confidence of the people in the integrity of our courts.
Governor Joseph Duncan's message
Image | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Illinois State Register-Extra" of Governor Joseph Duncan's message "to the Senate and House of Representatives" on the Canal Fund. This document was published in Vandalia, Illinois and dated July 11, 1837.
Edwards and Sheldon Railroad Store advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1841 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a railroad store. Edwards and Sheldon sold steel and mechanical parts.
The Morton Ventilator advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An 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.
Boston, Concord, Montreal, White Mountains and Mount Washington, N., H. Railroad time card
Image | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the "Boston, Concord, Montreal, White Mountains and Mount Washington N., H. Railroad," including a time card of various railway times and locations. J.A. Dodge is the Manager in Plymouth, New Hampshire, George W. Storer is the agent at the Boston office, and Walter Aiken is the Manager for the Mount Washington Railway.
North Missouri Railway and Connections clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of a "map of North Missouri Railway and Connections.
Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra: Republican and Democratic platforms
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1868 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra" presenting the Republican and Democratic Party platforms in the election of 1868. The Republican National Convention gathered on May 20, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois.
New York election newspaper clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of newspaper article describing the New York election history compared to the 1884 election.
An Old Relic
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of a newspaper article entitled "An Old Relic" including a Republican election ticket in 1856. This article highlights the historical significance of the political party candidates during the election of 1884.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An 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.
Hodge in Prison...Because Stratton Flunked clipping
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1956 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping reprinted from the Collinsville Herald, August 1, 1956 issue and entitled "Hodge in Prison...Because Stratton Flunked" by State Senator James O. Monroe. In this article, Monroe attempts to associate Stratton with the Hodge scandal in order to ruin his reputation in Stratton's re-election campaign for Governor in 1956.
Fast Line, Cincinnati Express, New York Express, and Pacific Express advertisement
Image | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping advertising Fast Line, Cincinnati Express, New York Express, and Pacific Express railroad connections traveling between major cities such as Boston, Albany, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
Rail-Road Song clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1886 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of a song entitled "Rail-Road Song" by Jacob P. Weaver and published by J. H. Johnson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Map of Jacksonville South-Eastern Line and Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of a "map of the Jacksonville South-Eastern Line, and Toledo, Peoria & Western Ry. occupied by the Adams Express Company.
J. H. Bass Manufacturing Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing company. J. H. Bass sold car, railway, and truck equipment and wheels.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An 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.
William L. May Illinois Patriot clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An editorial clipping from the "Illinois Patriot" newspaper dated July 12, 1834 in Jacksonville, Illinois. This editorial is addressed to William L. May and accuses him of ill reputation during his candidacy for Congressman. The editorial is signed by "Agricola."
Primary election question of prohibition clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping entitled "Recommendations" describing the "Records of Candidates at the Primary Election, April 8 on the question of Prohibition Enforcement." The newspaper was printed by Craftsmen Printers in Chicago, Illinois.
Barnum and Richardson Manufacturing Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing business. Barnum and Richardson Manufacturing Company produced and sold car and locomotive wheels.
Pennsylvania Central Railroad advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1867 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the Pennsylvania Central Railroad. This clipping contains a route map, time table, and a "rates of fare from Philadelphia" list for August 1867.
Atlantic and Great Western Broad Gauge Railway
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1866 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the Atlantic and Great Western Broad Gauge Railway in 1866-1847. The clipping lists three primary routes to New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and the passenger agents such as Sam A. Lewis, B. Shattuck, and A. J. Wilson.
Ration Roundup stamp clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1945 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping entitled "Ration Roundup," presenting the duration of various war ration stamps during World War II.
Illinois Journal: Canadian news from the war
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping from the Illinois Journal entitled "Arrival of the Canadian News from the seat of War!" describing war reports from different locations in the United States and Canada. This clipping was published in Springfield, Illinois and is dated November 23, 1854.
Belleville Advocate Extra funeral notice of Adam Snyder
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Belleville Advocate Extra" of Adam Snyder's obituary and invitation to his funeral to be held on May 16, 1842. The article was published on May 14, 1842 in Belleville, Illinois.
Independent Extra advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping of the "Independent Extra" advertising "The Cars are Coming! Clear the Track" since the vote was successful in bringing varied forms of transportation to the small town. This clipping was published in Macomb, Illinois on August 22, 1853.
Small print of the Durnford sisters from Torquay, England, 1851
Image | 1851 | Charles E. Mudie Papers, 1816-1897Small print of the Durnford sisters from Torquay, England, 1851
Litchfield Car and Machine Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An 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.
Union Rolling Mill Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for Union Rolling Mill Company, a transportation manufacturing business that sold Bessemer steel and iron rails.
Map of the Frisco Line clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of the "map of the 'Frisco Line' showing the 'Gulf' connection with Kansas City...occupied by the Adams Express Company.
New York and Harlem Railroad advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1867 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An 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.
Kansas City, Ft. Scott, Memphis, and Birmingham railroad map clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A 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.
Midwest and West railroad lines map clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of "Chicago, Alton & St. Louis and Chicago, Kansas City, & Denver Short Lines." This advertisement includes a map of the railroads and price information.
To the Northwest map clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping entitled "To the Northwest!" displaying a "map of the Adams Express Company North-Western Division.
Pramien des landwirthschastlichen Festes newspaper clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping written in German and entitled “Pramien des landwirthschastlichen Festes” meaning “Premiums of the Country with Economic Strength.” This clipping includes a record of agricultural products such as beef, fruit, and sheep in Stephenson County, Illinois in 1855. This description is based on an inexact English translation of the text.
To the people of Henry County and swamp lands
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping of two articles from the "Geneseo Republic" newspaper written by James M. Allan entitled "To the People of Henry County" and "Swamp Lands" discussing the controversy over the drainage of the swamp lands in the county. Both articles are dated March 17, 1858 and June 2, 1858.

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