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White Men Shall Rule America
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card entitled "White Men Shall Rule America" supporting the congressional candidacy of Porter R. Sawyer for the Illinois White Race American Party in the 1884 election.
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company's tongueless cultivator in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of President Grover Cleveland during his campaign for the presidential election of 1884.
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of vice president Republican nominee John A. Logan during his campaign for the presidential election of 1884.
Car coupling patent filed in Great Britain
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1891 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A document providing the "complete specification" for the "improvements in automatic car couplings" invented by Albert Fontayne, Sr. of Chicago, Illinois. The patent application was filed in London, England by Herbert and Company on behalf of Fontayne on August 4, 1891 and accepted on December 5, 1891.
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.
Dr. E. L. Cavenee letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A letter from Dr. E. L. Cavenee to P. L. Windsor in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Cavenee announces his re-election candidacy for the Office of the Coroner and requests his support.
Monopoly and the Farmer
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Monopoly and the Farmer," issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This documents discusses the United States monopolization of the farming industry and suggests a better "program for farmers.
To the Republican Voters of the 24th Senatorial District [Illinois]
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter, dated April 3, 1924, "to the Republican Voters of the 24th Senatorial District." This letter promotes re-election of Republican nominee for State Senator, Henry M. Dunlap of Savoy, Illinois.
Woman's Division Bulletin no. 1 leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet created by the La Follette-Wheeler Campaign Committee Woman's Division in Chicago, Illinois. This document, bulletin no. 1, lists eight political accomplishments of La Follette and is dated August 16, 1924.
The Facts: Why the Present Administration of the Illinois Pardon and Parole System is Wrong
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "The Facts: Why the Present Administration of the Illinois Pardon and Parole System is Wrong" and "issued by the Independent Women's Anti-Small Committee" in Chicago, Illinois. This publication presents ten cases which criticise Governor Small’s use of the pardoning power. 2 copies.
Flag poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 191 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster displaying various American flags throughout American history and the pledge of allegiance. A quote from O.W. Holmes is also included: "One Flag, One Land, One Heart, One Hand, One Nation Evermore." This poster was published by F. G. Blair, Superintendent Public Instruction in Springfield, Illinois.
McKendree College Exhibition
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1848 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A program for the McKendree College Exhibition on Tuesday evening, February 29, 1848. The exhibition featured declamations and orations on various topics, with music by the Shiloh Choir.
Waverly: Town Lots for Sale poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1835 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "Waverly Town Lots for Sale" describing the new town and its potential growth in order to sell plots of land. This document was printed by Treadway, Parks, & Bailey in Alton, Illinois.
McKendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A program for the McKendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition on February 26, 1850. The event included prayer, and presentations on various topics including the "Mexican War," "Luther - The Reformation," "Female Influence," and "The American Republic.
Railroad addition to the town of Urbana
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A map of the "Rail Road Addition to the Town of Urbana" in Urbana, 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.
State Civil Service Commission Notice of Examination
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1913 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of the "State of Illinois State Civil Service Commission Notice of Examination" held in various Illinois cities on September 25, 1913. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications.
Seventh Infantry Illinois National Guard: The Story of the Regiment
Multi-Page Item | 44 pages | 1901 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Seventh Infantry I. N. G.: The Story of the Regiment" published by an Auxiliary Regiment of the Illinois National Guard. This program contains photographs of the members of the Seventh Regiment and a concert held on March 16, 1901.
First National Bank check
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A check from C. M. Richards to W. F. Churchman for eleven dollars and twenty cents. This financial document was created by the First National Bank in Urbana, Illinois on July 11, 1900.
McLean County bond note
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A three hundred dollar bond note from the McLean County Court issued to G.W. Lichtenthaler. The money "is to be used to pay bounty to volunteers" of the Civil War.
United Mine Workers of America letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A letter, dated March 22, 1924, from the Local Union No. 753, United Mine Workers of America to Charles T. Stevenson. The Local Union No. 753 endorses their support for Charles Stevenson's nomination for State Treasurer of Illinois in the primary election. 2 copies.
National Lincoln Monument certificate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1869 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A certificate issued to Josephine Carson for her contribution of fifty cents "to the erection of a Monument in memory of Abraham Lincoln, our martyred President." This copy was signed by J.H. Beveridge.
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.
University of Illinois Military Department rules leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1901 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet issued from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Military Department, entitled, "Rules and Regulations Regarding Absences and Delinquencies." This list includes six rules and was approved by President A. S. Draper on November 1, 1901.
Illinois Industrial League membership certificate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A certificate from the Illinois Industrial League, admitting Bronson Murray as a member on October 12, 1853. This copy is signed by President Jonathan Baldwin Turner and Secretary D. Prince.
Boys' and Girls' Favorite, vol. 3, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | 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 Henry P. Hull. This issue, published in July 1877, includes various advertisements and stories.
Vespasian Warner for governor poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1904 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of Vespasian Warner, "The Man for Governor," from his political campaign as the Republican nominee for Illinois governor.
Illinois Centennial 1918 poster
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1918 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "1818 Centennial 1918" and includes this text: "Not without thy wondrous story, Can be writ the Nation's glory, Illinois." This poster was drawn by W. G. Sesser and published by Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Company, Chicago in Illinois. 2 copies.
Norman L. Jones campaign handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill created for Republican voters in the election of Norman L. Jones against Len Small for Governor of Illinois. The document recommends "how a Republican should mark his ballot," selecting "Republican Party" and "Norman L. Jones" on the ballot sheet. 7 copies.
Petition for La Follette presidential campaign circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter sent from the La Follette for President Committee in Chicago, Illinois to an individual, dated May 1924. In this letter, the Committee encourages citizens to gather support for La Follette in the 1924 presidential election by donating funds to the campaign or obtaining signatures for this support petition. This document includes a bulletin about campaign fu...
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.
Joseph Cannon photograph poster
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1916 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of U. S. Representative Joseph Cannon who resided in Danville, Illinois. This photograph is copyrighted by E. L. Crandall in 1916. 2 copies.
Articles of Incorporation of the Chicago, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad Company
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1881 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter from the State of Illinois dictating the Articles of Incorporation of the Chicago, St. Paul and Omaha Railroad Company in Kane County. This document was signed by the Board of Directors on September 3, 1881.
To the Democrats of St. Clair County letter
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1843 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A letter from Gustavus Koerner to Philip B. Fouke, Esq. entitled "To the Democrats of St. Clair County." Koerner criticizes the newspaper, Belleville Advocate, for not publishing his article. This document is dated April 19, 1843. 4 copies.
State Civil Service Commission Notice of Examination
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1913 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of the "State of Illinois State Civil Service Commission Notice of Examination" held in various Illinois cities on August 2, 1913. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications.
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.
Annual Meeting of the National Guard and Naval Reserve Association of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 28 pages | 1906 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Record of Proceedings of Annual Meeting of National Guard and Naval Reserve Association of Illinois, held at Moline, Illinois, June 14, 1906. This document was printed by Republican-Times in Ottawa, Illinois.
Admiral of the Navy and Mrs. Dewey ball invitation
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An invitation from the City of Chicago to Mr. McGuigan "to meet the Admiral of the Navy and Mrs. Dewey" by attending "a Ball to be given at The Auditorium on Monday evening," in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 1900.
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.
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of the "Illinois State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice" held in various Illinois cities on May 25, June 8 and 14, 1935. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications. 2 copies.

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