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Yankee Thru and Thru
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1917 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Though Duty Calls It's Hard to Say Goodbye
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1917 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
My Soldier Boy
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
It's My Flag, Too
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Let the Chimes of Normandy Be Our Wedding Bells
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Liberty!
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1917 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Military Waltz
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1917 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Good-bye Mother! So Long Dad! Hello Uncle Sam
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1917 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
I'm a Long Way from Tipperary
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1914 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
If a Mother's Prayers Are Answered, Then I Know You'll Come Back to Me
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Pick a Little Four Leaf Clover
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
We'll Be Waiting When You Come Back Home
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
There's a Little Blue Star in the Window
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
I'll Be There, Laddie Boy, I'll Be There
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Uncle Sammy Take Care Of My Girl
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
Sammy
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1885 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company's swingbeam sulky plow, adjustable arch cultivator, and iron frame combined cultivator in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks during his term in office circa 1885.
Parable of the Monkey and The Limit, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Parable of the Monkey" and on the reverse side, "The Limit, no. 3" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Vote Right and The Red-Tailed Hawk, no.10
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Vote Right" and on the reverse side, "The Red-Tailed Hawk, no. 10" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
La Follette for Farmers and Wheeler's Enemies, no. 16
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "La Follette for Farmers" and on the reverse side, "Wheeler's Enemies, no. 16" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Ruth Hanna McCormick for U.S. Senator
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1930 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Ruth Hanna McCormick for U.S. Senator," promoting her campaign for Illinois Senator in 1928. This document includes speech excerpts, a photograph of Mrs. McCormick and her daughter Ruth Elizabeth, and "a brief sketch of McCormick's life.
Stock and Grain farm for sale poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1920 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster advertising "One of Illinois' Largest Stock and Grain Farms to be Subdivided and Sold" by E. R. Tallmadge in Chicago, Illinois. The farm is priced at "$200 to $225 per acre.
The American Playmate, vol. 1
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1872 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The American Playmate," published in Chicago, Illinois and edited by Virgil Liberman and Levi Eliel. This issue, published December 19, 1872, includes various advertisements, stories, music events, and transportation itineraries for young people and collectors.
Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes the Socialist Party's "Program of Public Service" and "For Child Labor Amendment.
Jacob Kruczek naturalization certificate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1919 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A certificate of naturalization issued to Jacob Kruczek of Austria by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. This document is signed by Jacob Kruczek and Deputy Morris Marx on March 21, 1919.
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.
Illinois Woman's Division circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter sent from Chairman Marie C. Plumb of the Illinois Woman's Division to an individual encouraging her participation in La Follette's presidential campaign. This letter was published by the La Follette-Wheeler Campaign Committee, Illinois Woman's Division and dated August 18, 1924. A small card and donation card is included with this letter.
$500 Reward and The Situation, no. 4
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "$500 Reward" and on the reverse side, "The Situation, no. 4" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Words versus Action
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "Words vs. Action," "an address delivered by Secretary [of Agriculture] Wallace...Sept. 25, 1936" and published by The Fred J. Ringley Company in Chicago, Illinois.
The Story of the British Labor Party
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "The Story of the British Labor Party" by Morris Hillquit and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document discusses the history of the British Labor Party and its impact on the labor industry in Great Britain.
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.
Convention Call circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter from the Executive Committee Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action to "all Labor Unions, Farm Organizations, Co-operative Societies, and other Progressive Groups and Individuals in the State of Illinois" encouraging them to attend the pro-LaFollette convention at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This letter is dated July 8, 1924.
Boys' and Girls' Favorite, vol. 2, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1876 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Boys' and Girls' Favorite," published in Chicago, Illinois and edited by G.C. Ledyard, Jr. This issue, published in June 1872, includes various advertisements and stories.
Woman's Roosevelt Republican Club circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter from the Woman's Roosevelt Republican Club sent to voters encouraging them to vote for candidate Thurlow G. Essington by accusing Governor Len Small of not protecting women during his term.
Third Battalion Reception and Ball program
Multi-Page Item | 20 pages | 1903 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Souvenir Programme, Reception and Ball give[n] by the Third Battalion, 7th Infantry I.N.G. at Armory" on Saturday evening, Dec. 12, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes advertisements for military clothing and cigars.
What Socialists Want and A Poor Man's Outlook, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "What Socialists Want" and on the reverse side "A Poor Man's Outlook, no. 1" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
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.
There's a Little Blue Star in the Window
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1918 | World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Chicago suburban maps, Cook County, Illinois / Central Map, Survey and Publishing Co.
Multi-Page Item | 118 pages | 1891 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1891
Atlas of the Chicago packing houses and Union Stock Yards
Multi-Page Item | 56 pages | 1891 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1891

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