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Lathrop Dixwell's description of the town of Rockwell
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1838 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A letter from Dixwell Lathrop describing Rockwell, Illinois and its "prominent facts as to its situation, its advantages and the principles of its organization." Dixwell Lathrop provides a detailed description of the Illinois and Michigan Canal: "It is now in the course of rapid construction, under the authority of the State, and the portion passing through Rockwell is about...
A List of the Members Composing the Twelfth General Assembly of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "A List of the Members Composing the Fifteenth General Assembly of the State of Illinois, Session of 1846-'47" including the name, address, and occupation of the members. This poster was created by E. Rust and printed at the Office of the Sangamon Journal in Springfield, Illinois.
Magniac, Jardine, and Co. Illinois and Michigan Canal stock certificate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A stock certificate issued to Magniac, Jardine and Co. by the Board of Trustees of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, paying the first installment of $125 with interest. This agreement was made on September 20, 1845.
Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois to the Illinois General Assembly
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois, Transmitted to the General Assembly, December 7, 1846" and possibly published in Springfield, Illinois by the Executive Department. Governor Thomas Ford addresses successes and issues in his term of office, including completion of the canal, the Mormon removal, and financial crises.
Goudy's Illinois Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "Goudy's Illinois Farmer's Almanac" published by Robert Goudy in Springfield, Illinois. This publication includes various meteorological information and lunar phases for each month of the year in 1845.
Horses stolen from W. M. Dexter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1866 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet advertising two stolen horses and a wagon from W. M. Dexter in Augusta, Illinois on January 19, 1866.
The Illinois Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "The Illinois Farmer's Almanac" published by C. and R. Goudy in Jacksonville, Illinois. This publication includes various meteorological information and lunar phases for each month of the year in 1840.
Sangamo Insurance Company
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial document providing notice of the Sangamo Insurance Company's success as it is "fully organized and prepared to receive money on deposit, loan money on bills and notes, buy and sell exchange, etc." This company was authenticated in March 1857 and the document is signed by Vice President Pascal Enos in Springfield, Illinois.
Sangamo Journal Extra tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Sangamon County published on November 2, 1833. This list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in this newspaper publication "Sangamo Journal Extra" as required by law. 2 copies.
Second Annual Statement of the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1910 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A handbill of the "2nd Annual Statement of the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois" presented by the "Auditing Committee, A. D. Mulliken, J. B. Prettyman, [and] J. M. Kaufman." This statement is dated December 31, 1910.
Second Biennial Report of the Trustees of the Illinois State Hospital For The Insane For The Years 1849-'50
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1849 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document entitled "Second Biennial Report of the Trustees of the Illinois State Hospital For The Insane For The Years 1849-'50" created by the Board of Trustees in Springfield, Illinois and published for the public in 1851.
Shirts and hosiery advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement entitled "Shirts and Hosiery" by F. Richardson in Springfield, Illinois
Shurtleff College commencement program
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Commencement" at Shurtleff College on Thursday, June 26th, 1851 including orations, music, and prayer. This program was printed by the Telegraph Office in Alton, Illinois.
Soldier's Reunion: Order of March
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Soldier's Reunion: Order of March" announcing the marching formation of the Illinois National Guard and the recognition of Chief Marshal John A. McClernand circa 1865.
Specifications of the Manner of Building Locks for the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1845 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A broadside published in 1845 and entitled "Specifications of the Manner of Building Locks for the Illinois and Michigan Canal" describing the different elements of constructing the locks, such as the foundation, sheet piling, masonry, and wing walls. 2 copies within 4 pages.
Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 0 | 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.
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.
Supplement to the Beardstown Gazette
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1845 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid land taxes in Beardstown, Illinois published on February 13, 1845. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Schuyler County Court collector Enoch Edmonson and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Supplement to the Beardstown Gazette" as required by law. This newspaper was published by Sylvester Emmons.
Suppliment to the Beardstown Gazette: Macon County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Macon County published on March 12, 1847 in Beardstown, Illinois. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Suppliment [sic] to the Beardstown Gazette" as required by law. 2 copies.
Third Annual Report of the La Salle County Mutual Fire Insurance Company financial document
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial document addressed to Isaac Brookfield of a "Premium Note sum of $155" from Secretary William M. True. Mr. True presents the Third Annual Report of the La Salle County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. This document is dated May 7, 1858 in Ottawa, Illinois.
To Rail Road Companies
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To Rail Road Companies" created by R. Root informing railroad lines of the "rotary fan blower" to clear the railroad tracks. R. Root circulated this leaflet in Galesburg, Illinois and it is dated December 16, 1857.
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.
To the Public
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Public" from Jacob M. Early explaining the controversy of John T. Stuart's political exchange with Peter Cartwright. This circular was published in Springfield, Illinois on August 9, 1832.
To the Voters of Hancock County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of Hancock County" from Mark Aldrich stating his political views on various subjects before the election.
To the Voters of the Third Congressional District
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of the Third Congressional District" informing citizens of the recent Benjamin Mills scandal and urging them to pardon him for his misconduct. The circular is signed by Marion and Henry, each expressing political views on the subject for the upcoming election in Marion County, Illinois.
Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 19
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper entitled "Western Patriot and Republican" edited by D. S. Morrison in Quincy, Illinois on December 27, 1855. This issue includes various advertisements and articles.
William A. Lee income tax record
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial record from the United States Internal Revenue Collector's Office in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes income tax information for William A. Lee, dated September 13, 1865 and signed by the collector.
Young Men's Christian Association anniversary week program
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1887 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) anniversary week celebration on March 21-27, 1887 in Springfield, Illinois.
D.B. Cooke & Co.'s railway guide for Illinois shewing all the stations with their respective distances connecting with Chicago
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1855 | Railroad MapsD.B. Cooke & Co.'s railway guide for Illinois shewing all the stations with their respective distances connecting with Chicago
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Image | 1894 | Railroad MapsIllinois
Sangamon River, Illinois, Oakley Dam & Reservoir : guide taking line & location of recreation areas, site plan of recreation areas
Image | 1966-1967 | River MapsSangamon River, Illinois, Oakley Dam & Reservoir : guide taking line & location of recreation areas, site plan of recreation areas
Railroad map of Illinois, 1891 / prepared under the direction of, and presented by John R. Wheeler, Isaac N. Phillips, and W.L. Crim, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners ; J.H.Paddock, secretary ; Chas. Hansel, consulting engineer
Image | 1891 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois, 1891 / prepared under the direction of, and presented by John R. Wheeler, Isaac N. Phillips, and W.L. Crim, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners ; J.H.Paddock, secretary ; Chas. Hansel, consulting engineer
Railroad map of Illinois, 1927
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1927 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois, 1927
Railroad map of Illinois / prepared under the direction of and presented by John R. Wheeler, Isaac N. Phillips and W.L. Crim, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Image | 1890 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois / prepared under the direction of and presented by John R. Wheeler, Isaac N. Phillips and W.L. Crim, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Railroad map of Illinois / prepared under the direction of, and presented by Orville F. Berry, D.A. Eckhart, Jas. A. Willoughby, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners ; Wm. Kilpatrick, secretary ; Frank G. Ewald, consulting engineer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1913 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois / prepared under the direction of, and presented by Orville F. Berry, D.A. Eckhart, Jas. A. Willoughby, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners ; Wm. Kilpatrick, secretary ; Frank G. Ewald, consulting engineer
Illinois Traction System (McKinley Lines)
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1910 | Railroad MapsIllinois Traction System (McKinley Lines)
Blum commercial traveler's map of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1918 | Railroad MapsBlum commercial traveler's map of Illinois
Map of the United States' lead mines on the upper Mississippi River
Image | 1829 | Historical Maps Online1 map, hand colored
Illinois, Dongola quadrangle
Image | 1958 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
State of Illinois : compiled from the official records of the General Land Office and other sources under the supervision of G.P. Strum
Image | 1885 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored

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