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Subscriptions from Sangamon County citizens to erect the State House in Springfield

To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County

The President and the Crisis, or an Appeal to the Candid of the Democratic Party

Washington Lodge, no. 55 circular

I. O. of Good Templars circular

I. O. O. F. Grand Encampment of Illinois circular

German circular in St. Clair and Monroe County

To the American and European subscribers to the Loan for the completion of Illinois and Michigan Canal

Briggs and White catalogue

Dissolution

To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois

J. S. Newhouse Commission and Forwarding Merchant circular

Agency for the Location of Military Land Warrants, in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois

Dr. S. F. Nigh (of Baltimore, MD) Surgeon Dentist

Territory of Huron: Memorial of the Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois

German circular list of candidates for state and national offices

Illinois State Federation of Labor Resolution

A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Evanston City Election circular

Dr. Thompson to seek office circular

F. H. Benson & Co. circular

Argument of C. H. Moore

Repudiation

Proclamation of Governor Yates

Northern Cross Railroad circular

Prices and Terms of Separators, Horse Powers, Trucks, Equalizers, Straw Stackers, Corn Shellers, Corn Grinders, etc.

Batavia Institute

Why we are for LaFollette circular

Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations

The Marshall, Illinois Herald circular

Swindling circular

Democratic Federation of Illinois Convention circular

Students for Miller campaign circular

T.H.E. Urbana School Board Slate circular

Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company

General McClellan's letter of acceptance and oration at West Point, and letter to President Lincoln

Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal

The Prices for the Current Year Are

Chicago and Burlington Rail Road Line circular

Circular of Alton College of Illinois

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.
To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from Henry Eddy "To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County" encouraging support for his election to "the office of Delegate to the Convention" and stating his position on amending the Constitution. This circular was published in Shawneetown, Illinois on March 29, 1847.
The President and the Crisis, or an Appeal to the Candid of the Democratic Party
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular printing of "The President and the Crisis, or an Appeal to the Candid of the Democratic Party." This article is from the "Hartford Daily Courant, Saturday, Oct. 8th, 1864" in which Teutonia describes General McClellan's failure in the Civil War.
Washington Lodge, no. 55 circular
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from George T. Stocker, Josiah S. Nutter, and John T. Duff to the "Brethren of Washington Lodge, No. 55" requesting monetary funds to aid the Madison Lodge in renting a house to hold their meetings. This circular was published in Alton, Illinois in June 1855.
I. O. of Good Templars circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "I. O. of G. T. [Good Templars]" from the "Office of the Grand Worthy Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Illinois" in which Secretary A. S. Norton provides the Quarter password for May and June meetings in Peoria, Illinois. This circular is dated March 25, 1858.
I. O. O. F. Grand Encampment of Illinois circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from the Grand Scribe Samuel Willard of the Grand Encampment of Illinois to the I. O. O. F. members to inform them of the new "Check Word" and the expected date for receiving returns. This circular was sent from Jacksonville, Illinois on June 26, 1858.
German circular in St. Clair and Monroe County
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1848 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A German circular entitled "An die Deutschen Demokraten in St. Clair und Monroe County" and signed by Ein deutcher Demokrat" on July 28, 1848. 2 copies.
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.
Briggs and White catalogue
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular advertising the catalogue of "Briggs and White, Commission Merchants, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Plan & Painted Wooden, Willow & Cedar Ware" located in Chicago, Illinois in 1854. 2 copies.
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.
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.
J. S. Newhouse Commission and Forwarding Merchant circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "J. S. Newhouse, Commission and Forwarding Merchant" in which J. S. Newhouse solicits "consignments of Merchandise either for sale here or for forwarding to other parts." This circular was published in Chicago, Illinois circa 1850.
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...
Dr. S. F. Nigh (of Baltimore, MD) Surgeon Dentist
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1841 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Dr. S. F. Nigh (of Baltimore, MD) Surgeon Dentist" informing the public in Alton, Illinois, of his practice located at the Eagle Tavern. This circular is dated November 30, 1841.
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...
German circular list of candidates for state and national offices
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular in German entitled "An die deutschen demokratischen Maehler des Staates of Illinois." This document was published circa 1838 and possibly connects with Democratic Party affairs in St. Clair County, Illinois.
Illinois State Federation of Labor Resolution
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular of a resolution from the Illinois State Federation of Labor in Chicago, Illinois and adopted on March 17, 1924. This document encourages citizens to support the pro-labor candidates in upcoming election: Newton Jenkins for U.S. Senator, Republican Governor Len Small for Governor of Illinois, and Democrat, Former State Senator Kent Keller for Governor of Illinois.
A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A facsimile of a circular sent from the High Council of the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) to announce their intention to "send out into the Western country from this place," and to provide instructions for the move to Oregon. This circular is addressed to the Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) community members in Nauvoo, Illinois and signed by...
Evanston City Election circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1905 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Evanston City Election," advertising Republican candidates for election: Mayor Barker, George N. Woodley, F. H. Anderson, and John F. Hahn. This document reminds voters "do not forget to vote."
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 i...
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.
Argument of C. H. Moore
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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."
Proclamation of Governor Yates
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1862 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Proclamation of Governor Yates" issued by Governor Yates, requesting a military draft for "nine regiments of infantry" in Illinois. This circular includes a letter addressed to President Lincoln from Governor Yates in Springfield, Illinois advocating a better military policy to effectively win the Civil War. This letter is dated July 11, 1862.
Northern Cross Railroad circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | 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.
Prices and Terms of Separators, Horse Powers, Trucks, Equalizers, Straw Stackers, Corn Shellers, Corn Grinders, etc.
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Prices and Terms of Separators, Horse Powers, Trucks, Equalizers, Straw Stackers, Corn Shellers, Corn Grinders, etc." as advertised by H. A. Pitts in Chicago, Illinois. This circular is dated April 1, 1858. A variant of the same circular accompanies the item.
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.
Why we are for LaFollette circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Why we are for LaFollette! Resolutions and Report of the Political Committee of the Steuben Society of America." This document explains the "resolutions of endorsement and excerpts from the Report of the Political Committee," dated August 14, 1924.
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.
The Marshall, Illinois Herald circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular describing the support of the Marshall, Ill., Herald towards the Small and Deneen political campaign in the Republican primary election in 1924.
Swindling circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1837 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A photographic copy of a circular entitled "Swindling," asking for aid in finding two men who criminally misrepresented their bank account in obtaining two horses. The subscribers, Lyon and Wilcox, “will use every exertion to bring such a swindler to justice.”
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.
Students for Miller campaign circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1970 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular from the Students for Miller entitled "We Have Work to Do," promoting the campaign of Robert Miller for Congress.
T.H.E. Urbana School Board Slate circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1960 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular mailed to voters in Urbana, Illinois that encourages them to "Vote - April 8th for T.H.E. Urbana School Board Slate" and includes brief biographical information about the candidates, Dr. William J. Toland, Jack Hensler, and Mrs. England.
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.
General McClellan's letter of acceptance and oration at West Point, and letter to President Lincoln
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular published by E. P. Patten in New York City presenting two letters from General McClellan. The first, "General McClellan's Letter of Acceptance together with his West-Point Oration" was addressed on September 8, 1864 and the oration on June 15, 1864. The second, "General McClellan's Letter to President Lincoln" was written in Virginia at the Headquarters for the Ar...
Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular created by the Illinois and Michigan Canal Company entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal." 3 copies.
The Prices for the Current Year Are
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "The Prices for the Current Year Are" advertising three stove sizes as manufactured by W. & J. Treadwell, Perry & Norton and the representing agent, George H. Hazelton in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated March 1, 1856.
Chicago and Burlington Rail Road Line circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from the Chicago and Burlington Rail Road Line General Freight Office informing "agents on this line are hereby authorized to make a deduction of twenty per center from tariff rates on all corn shipped to Chicago" and "on grain." This circular is dated May 6, 1856.
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.

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