Items | Digital Collections at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

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.
Honorary degree recipients, Journal Courier, Jacksonville, Ill. Sunday, May 27, 1990
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1990 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionNewspaper clipping about the four Honorary degree recipients at MacMurray College, including Gwendolyn Brooks. It was published in the Journal Courier on Sunday, May 27, 1990. It contains a black & white photograph of Gwendolyn Brooks, three other degree recipients, the baccalaureate speaker, the chairman, and the college president.
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."
"Brooks expresses blackness in her poetry," SUNY Arts Entertainment, November 18, 1977
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1977 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionClipping of the following article: "Brooks expresses blackness in her poetry," in the SUNY student newspaper, about Gwendolyn Brooks' visit to SUNY at Cortland.
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.
"Children's Express" activity from the Sunday Sun-Times, December 14, 1980
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1980 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionPhotocopy of a children's activity in the Chicago Sun-Times. Copy 1 of 4.
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.
Sisters Charity: 25,000 As Grants for the Poor
Image | Charles E. Mudie Papers, 1816-1897Sisters Charity: 25,000 As Grants for the Poor
Mama's List, 10 ways to get along with others, by Ann Landers, Chicago Sun-Times, January 13th, 1977
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1977 | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionMama's List, 10 ways to get along with others, by Ann Landers, Chicago Sun-Times, January 13th, 1977. Described on verse as having hung in Keziah Wims Brooks's kitchen by Gwendolyn Brooks.
Demarest Lloyd Lecture, newspaper clipping, c. 1980s
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Gwendolyn Brooks Digital CollectionNewspaper clipping about a Gwendolyn Brooks reading event at Colorado College. It includes a black & white photograph of Gwendolyn Brooks speaking.
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.

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