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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.
Chapin's Cheap Book House trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Chapin's Cheap Book House" advertising "the original old book house" by H. D. Chapin in Chicago, Illinois. This card is two-sided and printed on pink paper.
To Benjamin Mills, Esq.
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document containing two letters sent to Benjamin Mills, Esq. which accused him of fleeing the Black Hawk War and ordered him to leave the regiment in 1834.
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.
Prohibition Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Prohibition Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Prohibition Party. John P. St. John was the presidential nominee and William Daniel was the vice presidential nominee. 2 copies.
Republican Party specimen ballot
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A "Republican Primary Ballot for Primary Election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 8th, 1924." The presidential candidate nominees include Calvin Coolidge and Hiram W. Johnson.
Edward J. Brundage postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard promoting Edward J. Brundage, "Republican candidate for re-election as Attorney General of Illinois, Primary Day, April 8, 1924." This document is dated April 4, 1924.
Admission to Boston Juvenile Institution
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1830 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pass written for admission to the Juvenile Institution in Boston, signed by the Director on August 5, 1830. The pass lists visitor regulations.
Clark's capture of Kaskaskia Proclamation
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1978 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)Governor 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.
Difanis, Republican for State's Attorney postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard entitled "Difanis, Republican for State's Attorney, Let him be your lawyer" promoting the election of Tom Difanis in the 1976 election. This postcard was published by Citizens for Difanis in Champaign, Illinois.
Champaign County Sample Democrat Primary ballot
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A Democratic Party sample ballot for "Primary election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 12, 1938.
Ladd, Patrick & Co. Mississippi Planing Mill trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Ladd, Patrick & Co. Mississippi Planing Mill," advertising for A. A. Ladd, John Kellar, W. Patrick and Company in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
Matlack & Rogers, Commission and Forwarding Merchants trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Matlack & Rogers, Commission and Forwarding Merchants," advertising for Davis Matlack and Joseph P. Rogers in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
People's Joint Stock Company cards
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A yellow business stock card "No. 30061" from the People's Joint Stock Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The card was "to be declared at the Company's Office, in Chicago, on the 8th day of April, 1857." A green card contains the same information, but is "No. 30070."
The College Spirit
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A song entitled "The College Spirit" written by L. H. Sigourney of Hartford, Connecticut for "the laying of the Corner Stone of the new edifice at McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois, July 17th, 1850.
Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois. Delivered December 3, 1834" by Governor Joseph Duncan to Congress, printed by "John Y. Sawyer, Public Printer." Governor Duncan discusses various Illinois financial, commercial, and agricultural policies. On the fourth page, a newspaper clipping describes Senator Young and his involvement in Renaut's Grant.
Democrat Party election ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Election Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Democratic Party. Grover Cleveland was the presidential nominee and Allen G. Thurman was the vice presidential nominee.
Republican Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Republican Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Republican Party. Benjamin Harrison was the presidential nominee and Levi P. Morton was the vice presidential nominee.
Union Labor Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Union Labor Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Union Labor Party. Alson J. Streeter was the presidential nominee and Charles E. Cunningham was the vice presidential nominee.
Chicago and Eastern Railroad Salem shops postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1914 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard created by C. U. Williams of the Chicago and Eastern Railroad shops in Salem, Illinois.
The Illinois Democrat, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1958 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A printed work of a political news publication entitled, "The Illinois Democrat" published by the Democratic Federation of Illinois and printed by Star Times Publishing Company in Staunton, Illinois in April 1958. This issue includes various articles about Democratic Party activity in Illinois. A postage stamp displays distribution information of this publication to Troy, Il...

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