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Republican Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Republican Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Republican Party. James G. Blaine was the presidential nominee and John A. Logan was the vice presidential nominee.
I.C.R.R. Plat Showing of Lines in Mississippi
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1898 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A map of the "I.C.R.R. [Illinois Central Rail Road] Plat Showing Proposed Form of Towns on Projected Lines in Mississippi" in 1898. 5 copies.
Ford County Sunday school ribbon
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1911 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A ribbon distributed at the "31st Annual Ford County Sunday School Convention" in Gibson City, Illinois from October 31 to November 1, 1911.
Edna E. Morris war ration book
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1943 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A war ration book issued to Edna E. Morris from the United States Office of Price Administration in 1943 during World War II. This ration book includes six pages of stamps and a book cover both addressed to Edna E. Morris in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Samuel H. Shapiro news release
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1968 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A news release from the Illinois Information Service containing the "remarks of Gov. Samuel H. Shapiro" at the League of Women Voters conference in Chicago, Illinois on October 9, 1968.
Specimen Ballot for Champaign County
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A "Specimen Ballot for an Election to be held June 2, 1924" in Champaign County, Illinois. The ballot lists four political parties (Republican, Democratic, Socialist, and Farmer-Labor Party) and their respective candidate for "Judge of the Supreme Court: Third Supreme Judicial District." 2 copies.
Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge elevation plan
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1912 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A blueprint of the "Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge" Elevation Plan "patented August 6, 1912 for Railway Viaduct" by the Marsh Engineering Company in Des Moines, Iowa.
Admiral Dewey ball patronesses and managers list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of patronesses and managers, possibly for the Admiral Dewey Ball in Chicago, Illinois circa 1900.
We're For Roosevelt song
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A song composition entitled, "We're For Roosevelt" by William McRae and published by Consolidated Specialty Company in Chicago, Illinois. This campaign song reflects depression era feeling and supports Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency.
New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate
Image | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document entitled "New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate by the Carrier," a poem by John E. Thomas written in 1843.
Democratic Party election ticket
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Election Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Democratic Party. Grover Cleveland was the presidential nominee and Thomas A. Hendricks was the vice presidential nominee. 2 copies.
George Lienesch envelope
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An envelope addressed to George Lienesch in Shiloh, Illinois circa 1880s.
World's Columbian Exposition Fisheries Building postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1893 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard written from the Observatory of the Masonic Temple at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. This postcard is addressed to Gertrude Lienesch in O Fallon, Illinois and dated October 22, 1893. The postcard is an "Official Souvenir Postal" for the World's Columbian Exposition and includes a lithographic image of the Fisheries Building.
World's Columbian Exposition U. S. Naval Exhibit postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1893 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard from the World's Columbian Exposition depicting the U. S. Naval Exhibit, Battle Ship "Illinois" in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. The postcard is an "Official Souvenir Postal" for the World's Columbian Exposition and includes a lithographic image of the battleship.
Lake Shore Railroad's Comet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1890 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A sketch of a Lake Shore Railroad train Comet, which possibly traveled from New York to Michigan.
Drake & Wood, Attorneys at Law, trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Drake & Wood, Attorneys at Law," advertising for the legal services of Charles D. Drake and William T. Wood in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
Credential to Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A 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.
Unknown ballot
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An unknown political party ballot split in half listing candidates possibly from the Democratic Party. This ballot includes Democrat candidate Norman L. Jones running for Governor of Illinois in the election of 1924.
Illinois Southern Railroad trestle postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1914 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard of the Illinois Southern Railroad trestle in Salem, Illinois.
Rock Island Township map
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 184 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A map of Rock Island Township displaying "property of C.A. Walkers" in Rock Island, Illinois.
I.C.R.R. Plat showing proposed form of towns on projected lines in Mississippi
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An Illinois Central Railroad map of a "plat showing proposed form of towns on projected lines in Mississippi.
P. B. Locke, Attorney & Councellor at Law, trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "P. B. Locke, Attorney & Councellor at Law", advertising for the legal services of P. B. Locke in St. Joseph, Missouri, undated.
Edna E. Morris fuel oil ration coupons
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1943 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)Ration coupons for fuel issued to Edna E. Morris by the United States Office of Price Administration during World War II. This sheet "consists of 100 coupons of 1 gallon each" and are valid October 3, 1943 to October 1, 1944.
Oscar Adams political campaign advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An 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.
The Rally Cry of Freedom
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document containing the lyrics for the song "The Rally Cry of Freedom" sung to the tune of "Battle Cry of Freedom." These lyrics were published by James Magee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1864.
Obsequies of General U. S. Grant: In Memory of the Successful General and Honored Statesman
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1885 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document entitled "Obsequies of Gen'l U. S. Grant: In Memory of the Successful General and Honored Statesman" published by Matthews, Northrup & Co. and Art-Printing Works in Buffalo, New York. This publication advertises this event by describing General Grant's life, the famous "unconditional surrender letter," and articles about his presidency and his involvement in the C...
Prospectus of the Quincy Weekly Herald
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Quincy Weekly Herald" advertising new topics in the newspaper including poetry and "domestic and foreign news." The editors P. Cleveland and Co. advertise the subscription rates in Quincy, Illinois. This document is dated November 7, 1832.
Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" discussed in Lockport, Illinois circa 1844.
Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company application instructions
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document containing a sample application with instructions for insurance from the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company in 1843.
Price list of Socialist campaign literature
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A "price list of campaign literature" containing orders of leaflets, books, and pamphlets issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois.
Democratic Party and Socialist Party specimen ballots
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)Two 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.
Paris and Danville Railroad Company pass
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1876 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pass written for Philip Shutt, Editor of The Paris Times, from the Paris and Danville Railroad Company in 1876.
Great International Railway Suspension Bridge
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1860 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An engraving of the Great International Railway Suspension Bridge, "in full view of the Falls, connecting the United States and Canada, the New York Central and Great Western Rail Ways.
Tatum & Co. Commission Merchants trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Tatum & Co. Commission Merchants," advertising for a St. Louis, Missouri company. The card has handwritten annotations on the front side and is signed "Jno. E. Collins" on the reverse, undated.
Triplett, Sells & Co., General Commission Merchants trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Triplett, Sells & Co., General Commission Merchants," advertising for John Triplett, Miles Sells, and Frank W. Tillay in St. Louis, Missouri, undated
Triplett & Sells, General Commission Merchants trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Triplett & Sells, General Commission Merchants," advertising for Triplett & Sells in St. Louis, Missouri. The card notes that it is presented by F. W. Tillay, undated.
Carrier's Address To the Patrons of the Illinoian
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document entitled "Carrier's Address, To the Patrons of The Illinoian" containing a poem by Miss Goudy dated January 1, 1842.
New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document entitled "New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate by the Carrier," a poem by John Reynolds written in 1844.
Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A draft of a contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" published in 1844.
Marseilles Manufacturing Company fire insurance application
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1841 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An application from The Marseilles Manufacturing Company "for insurance against Fire, by the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company, for the sum of eight thousand dollars." This document is signed by the company's director, Benjamin Long in Marseilles, Illinois and dated December 18, 1841.

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