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For State Representative Tim Johnson brochure
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A brochure entitled "For State Representative Tim Johnson" supporting the political campaign of Tim Johnson in the 1976 Illinois election.
Illinois College junior exhibition
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program of the "Junior Exhibition [at] Illinois College" including orations, music, and prayer. This event was held on March 25, 1858 in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Union Seminary flyer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A flyer announcing the opening of Union Seminary on "Monday, October 12 under charge of J. H. Blodgett, A.M." The flyer includes tuition costs and a brief description of the classroom facilities. This document was created by the secretary, C. C. Blish in Kewanee, Illinois on October 1, 1857.
Lombard University Order of Exercises
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Lombard University Order of Exercises" held on Wednesday evening, June 10, 1857, including orations, music, prayer, and a theater performance.
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.
Sterling and Rock Island Rail Road Company election of directors
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1860 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular sent from Secretary, David Leavitt informing individuals that the Sterling & Rock Island Rail Road Company will hold an election for directors of the company for next year in Sterling, Illinois on January 12, 1860.
Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Illinois Sunday School Union
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Illinois Sunday School Union, Held at the State House in Vandalia, December 3, 1834." This pamphlet was published at the Pioneer Office in Rock-Spring, Illinois in 1834.
Minutes of the Fourteenth Annual Session of the Nine-Mile Baptist Association
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Fourteenth Annual Session of the Nine-Mile Baptist Association: Held with the Grand-Point Baptist Church, Washington County, Illinois, the 28th, 29th, and 30th days of September, 1858." This document was printed by E. J. Montague in Chester, Illinois in 1858.
Consumers Bulletin of City Water, Light and Power Department, vol. 3, no. 8
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1939 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)"A periodical entitled ""Consumers Bulletin of City Water, Light and Power Department"" including an article on Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, his memorial, and its sculptor, Adrien Voisin. The document was published in Springfield, Illinois in August 1939."
Publication of unpaid taxes on land in the Whig & Intelligencer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A publication from the publisher of the "Whig & Intelligencer" approving the list of unpaid taxes on lands be inserted into the the newspaper on November 20, 1833 as required by law in Vandalia, Illinois.
Carrier's Address To the Patrons of the Illinoian
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document entitled "Carrier's Address, To the Patrons of The Illinoian" containing a poem by Miss Goudy dated January 1, 1842.
New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document entitled "New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate by the Carrier," a poem by John Reynolds written in 1844.
Prospectus of the Shawneetown Intelligencer: A Continuation of 'The Western Voice'
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Shawneetown Intelligencer: A Continuation of 'The Western Voice'" advertising the content of the new newspaper in Shawneetown, Illinois. This document was created by William H. McCracken & Co., and is dated November 26, 1839.
Prospectus of the Quincy Herald
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Quincy Herald" advertising a new volume and soliciting subscribers for the newspaper in Quincy, Illinois. This document was created by editor Perkins Cleveland and is dated August 4, 1851.
Twenty-first year of the Quincy Herald
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A prospectus of the "Twenty-First Year of the Quincy Herald" advertising prices for different types of subscriptions. This document was created by William M. Avise & Co. in Quincy, Illinois and is dated August 8, 1854.
Address of the Democratic Central Committee to the Voters of Cass and Menard Counties
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Address of the Democratic Central Committee to the Voters of Cass and Menard Counties" published by the Democratic Central Committee in Petersburg, Illinois on October 20, 1858. This circular contains the Committee's response to candidate G. U. Miles's positions on political issues and other Democratic candidates.
Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet announcing a "Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District." This flyer is advertised by "Chairman of State C. Com. 6th Cong. Dist." B. T. Burke. The meeting was held in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 1858.
Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A draft of a contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" published in 1844.
Mordecai Myers tax payment on land
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1830 | 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 "one dollar and two cents" on his piece of land in Vandalia, Illinois on February 2, 1830.
Land tax receipt
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1831 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A receipt for tax payment of "five dollars and forty cents" for 160 acres of land in Illinois. The receipt was published by the State Treasurer John Dement on August 30, 1831. A letter accompanying the receipt contains on the tax payments collected in 1831.
Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company insurance policy
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An insurance policy created by and for the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company. This document includes the original Charter and amendments. The policy was created in Alton, Illinois on February 23 and April 4, 1839.
Marseilles Manufacturing Company fire insurance application
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1841 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An application from The Marseilles Manufacturing Company "for insurance against Fire, by the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company, for the sum of eight thousand dollars." This document is signed by the company's director, Benjamin Long in Marseilles, Illinois and dated December 18, 1841.
List of lands in the military tract of Illinois for sale by R. Lloyd
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A flyer advertising the "List of Lands in the Military Tract of the State of Illinois, for Sale by R. Lloyd, Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, or by his agents" circa 1850s.
Knoxville Journal advertisement receipt
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A receipt of payment “To [advertise] Nooflaud’s[sic?] German Bitters, one year as per contract" to be published in the Knoxville Journal by the journal's Job Office in Knoxville, Illinois. The receipt is dated May 25, 1852.
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.
Galena Gas Light Company circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter sent from the "Office of the Galena Gas Light Co." presenting the stock assessments of "five per cent per month, be made on Eight thousand dollars - the Capital Stock paid in - for four months" as approved by the Board of Directors. This document was published in Galena, Illinois in 1858.
Chapin's Cheap Book House trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Chapin's Cheap Book House" advertising "the original old book house" by H. D. Chapin in Chicago, Illinois. This card is two-sided and printed on pink paper.
Explanation of Our Plans, Purposes and Manner of Issuing Shares
Multi-Page Item | 22 pages | 1910 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet from the Loan and Investment Association of Champaign, Illinois entitled "Explanation of Our Plans, Purposes and Manner of Issuing Shares." This publication was printed by the Gazette Press in Champaign, Illinois in 1910.
An Account of the Landed Estate, House, and Other Property of Jubilee College
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "An Account of the Landed Estate, House, and Other Property of Jubilee College" written by Bishop Samuel Chase. The circular includes the original statement and an additional statement published on April 29, 1842 in Brimfield, Illinois. A floor plan for Jubilee's chapel and seminary is also included with the circular.
M'Kendree College commencement program
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1848 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Commencement. M'Kendree College Order of the Exercises" including orations, music, and prayer. This event was held in Alton, Illinois on July 19, 1848.
Illinois Berean Institute program
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program of the Illinois Berean Institute held on Friday evening, June 16th, 1854 including poetry, music, and prayer. This event possibly occurred in Jacksonville, Illinois. The program was printed by Davis & Holcomb.
Order of the Exercises at the Anniversary of Monticello Seminary
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Order of Exercises at the Anniversary of Monticello Seminary" including music and prayer. This event was held on Wednesday, June 28th, 1854. The program was printed by the Courier Book and Job Office in Alton, Illinois.
Annual exhibition of Shurtleff College
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program of the "Annual Exhibition, Shurtleff College. Friday evening, March 21, 1856" including music and prayer. This event was held in Alton, Illinois.
Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 21
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | 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 January 10, 1856. This issue includes the "President's Message," and various advertisements and articles.
The Echo Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1836 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Echo Extra" advertising a public meeting in Hancock County and recent election results. This newspaper was published on November 5, 1836.
Mercer County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Mercer County published on April 1, 1846. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Appendix to no. 350 of the Toolsboro Times and New Boston Advertiser" as required by law. This newspaper was published by F. A. C. Foreman in New Boston, Illinois.
Crawford County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1848 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Crawford County published on August 11, 1848. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Crawford County Sheriff Leonard D. Cullom in Robinson, Illinois and circulated in newspaper publications such as "Banner--Extra" as required by law.
Pioneer Extra: Effingham County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Effingham County published on July 5, 1856. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as "Pioneer Extra!" as required by law.
The Illinois Temperance Almanac, vol. 1, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "The Illinois Temperance Almanac" created by the Illinois State Temperance Society and printed by Parks and Breath in Alton, Illinois. This publication includes "various phenomena and events" and lunar phases for each month of the year in 1839.
Goudy's Illinois and Missouri Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Goudy's Illinois and Missouri Farmer's Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the year 1846" which includes various weather and lunar information. This document was published in Springfield, Illinois by E. T. Goudy and "sold by Keith and Woods" in St. Louis, Missouri.

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