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Peotone quadrangle, Illinois : 15 minute series
Image | 1949 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Illinois, Kankakee quadrangle
Image | 1924 | Historical Maps Online
D.B. Cooke & Co.'s railway guide for Illinois shewing all the stations with their respective distances connecting with Chicago
Image | 1855 | Historical Maps Online
Illinois, Lacon sheet
Image | 1893 | Historical Maps Online
Watson's new township and sectional map of Illinois
Image | 1872 | Historical Maps Online
Mason City quadrangle, Illinois : 15 minute series
Image | 1963 | Historical Maps Online
Illinois, Meredosia quadrangle
Image | 1931 | Historical Maps Online
Rand McNally & Co's Illinois
Image | 1883 | Historical Maps Online
Illinois-Wisconsin (Winnebago County), Rockford quadrangle : topography
Image | 1918 | Historical Maps Online
Railroad map of Illinois, 1893 / prepared under the direction of, and presented by Wm. S. Cantrell, C.F. Lape, and Thos. Gahan, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Image | 1893 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois, 1893 / prepared under the direction of, and presented by Wm. S. Cantrell, C.F. Lape, and Thos. Gahan, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
William L. May Illinois Patriot clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An editorial clipping from the "Illinois Patriot" newspaper dated July 12, 1834 in Jacksonville, Illinois. This editorial is addressed to William L. May and accuses him of ill reputation during his candidacy for Congressman. The editorial is signed by "Agricola."
An Act to Incorporate the City and Bank of Cairo in the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 15 pages | 1836 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "An Act to Incorporate the City and Bank of Cairo in the State of Illinois" published by Blair and Rives in Washington, D.C. in 1836.
Letter of the Honorary J. Reynolds of Illinois to constituents
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1840 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter entitled "Letter of the Hon. J. Reynolds of Illinois" to his constituents informing them of his position on the "alien and sedition laws." This letter was published in Washington City, Illinois and dated July 13, 1840.
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.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of granting land to every landless head of a family
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document issued by the Senate entitled, "Resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of granting land to every landless head of a family who will settle and cultivate the same." This document states the Senate approves passing this law which allows land to be given to "landless heads of families" in Illinois. This resolution is dated January 23, 1851.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of Illinois to the establishment of Industrial Universities and for the encouragement of Practical and General Education among the People
Image | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A copy of a government document entitled "Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, relative to the establishment of Industrial Universities, and for the encouragement of Practical and General Education among the People." This document was signed by Speaker of the House of Representatives John Reynolds and approved by Secretary of State Alexander Starne o...
Emily Babbott school teacher's certificate
Image | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "School Teacher's Certificate" awarded to Emily A. Babbott by W. B. Jenkins, School Commissioner of Warren County. This certificate was printed by Smith's Print in Monmouth, Illinois and dated July 13, 1853.
Speech of Honorary Thomas L. Harris on the tariff question
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Speech of the Hon. Thos. L. Harris, of Illinois, on the Tariff Question in reply to the Speech of Mr. Hampton, of Pennsylvania." This publication includes the 6 page "Letter of Hon. Thos. L. Harris, of Illinois upon the Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law." The pamphlet was printed by Steam Power Press in Springfield, Illinois in 1854.
Map of the lakes & drives adjacent to the Wisconsin Central lines in Lake County, Illinois and Kenosha, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties, Wisconsin
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1892-1902 | Railroad MapsMap of the lakes & drives adjacent to the Wisconsin Central lines in Lake County, Illinois and Kenosha, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties, Wisconsin
Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1847 | 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.
Mordecai Myers land payment record
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1829 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial record from the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Illinois E. Berry containing Mordecai Myers's tax payment of "three dollars and forty-six cents" on his piece of land in Vandalia, Illinois on September 18, 1829.
John Q. Danburn land sale record
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1835 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial record of a land sale granted to John Q. Danburn by Auditor James T. Sapp on January 27, 1835. This document was printed by J. Y. Sawyer in Vandalia, Illinois in 1835.
William and Emily Smith land certificate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A land deed and certificate issued by William Richards to William and Emily Smith in Adams County, Illinois on October 26, 1838.
Joseph Berry for Probate Justice of the Peace in Scott County
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster from Illinois Governor Augustus C. French approving Joseph Berry for "office of Probate Justice of the Peace for the county of Scott" for two years. The document is signed by Governor French and Secretary of State H. Cooley in Springfield, Illinois on August 31, 1847.
Morean and Roberts advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for "an assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, etc." and "Miscellaneous Books" from Morean & Roberts. This advertisement was published by C. H. Roberts in Jerseyville, Illinois on March 18, 1850.
T. S. Seybold and Co. Attorneys at Law poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster advertising the law business "Western Land and Mercantile Agency. T. S. Seybold & Co., Attorneys at Law and General Land and Mercantile Agents" in Ottawa, Illinois. This poster was created by T. S. Seybold & Co. and is dated January 1, 1852.
Lanphier and Walker's Printing Establishment
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A flyer entitled "Lanphier & Walker's Printing Establishment" inviting "County Officers" to view and purchase "an elegant assortment of job materials" in Springfield, Illinois. The flyer is dated January 1854.
Illinois railroads
Image | Railroad MapsIllinois railroads
Railroad map of Illinois : map promoting the sale of land alongside the Illinois Central Railroad lines from Cairo to Galena and Chicago
Image | 1865 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois : map promoting the sale of land alongside the Illinois Central Railroad lines from Cairo to Galena and Chicago
Map of the state of Illinois
Image | 1866 | Railroad MapsMap of the state of Illinois
Railroad map of Illinois
Image | 1910 | Railroad MapsRailroad map of Illinois
Social parties invitation
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1838 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation for J. D. Hamm to attend "The Fourth of the Social Parties will be given at the Lake House, on Thursday Evening, the 8th Instant" from Manager G. S. Hubbard in Chicago, Illinois. This invitation is dated July 7, 1838.
Rough and ready ball invitation
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1848 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation to attend the "Rough and Ready Ball, to be given at Morse's Hotel in Lockport, on Friday evening." This invitation is dated February 19, 1848.
Enoch Wall funeral notice
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation "to attend [the] Funeral" of Enoch Wall in Carlinville, Illinois on August 23, 1858.
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.
Journal of the Grand Encampment of Illinois Seventh Session
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Journal of the Grand Encampment of Illinois. Seventh Session" and "Held at the city of Peoria, October 15th, 1856." This pamphlet was created by the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows and printed by Bailhache & Parks in Alton, Illinois in 1857.
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.
To the Freemasons of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1867 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Freemasons of Illinois" listing the legitimate fraternal organizations and officers in Illinois. This circular was sent from Chicago, Illinois and is dated March 14, 1867.
Doctor Champion's Vegetable Ague Medicine
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1840 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Doctor Champion's Vegetable Ague Medicine: A safe and certain cure for Chills and Fever, in all its complicated forms; Also, an effectual remedy for Fevers of every description" created by F. Champion. This pamphlet was printed by R. K. Flemming in Belleville, Illinois in 1840. 2 copies.

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