Items | Digital Collections at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

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.
The Egyptian Star, vol. 2, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Egyptian Star," published in Cairo, Illinois and edited by Will L. Wright. This issue, published in June 1878, includes various advertisements, articles, and poems.
County Council, U.L.A. circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular sent from the County Council Union League Association (U.L.A.) to present the Pro-Union and loyalty resolutions passed on April 4, 1864.
The Amateurs' Progress, vol. 2, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Amateurs' Progress," published in Chicago, Illinois and edited by R. J. Murphy. This issue, published in April 1877, includes various advertisements, puzzles, and articles.
The Enterprise, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Enterprise," published in Aledo, Illinois and edited by L. F. Jobusch, Jr. This issue, published in December 1877, includes various advertisements and articles.
The Quincy Gem, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Quincy Gem," published in Quincy, Illinois and edited by W. H. Stahl. This issue, published in April 1878, includes various advertisements, articles, and poems.
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.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, May 4, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins wrote about her trip from Irving, Illinois to Cincinnati, Ohio, including her impressions of the scenery and her arrival. She also shared news of her family and friends in Cincinnati.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Hellen McNitt and Jennie McNitt, June 6, 1867
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1867 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Hellen and Jennie McNitt from their friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins stressed the importance of getting a good education.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, July 5, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown described his life in Nebraska Territory, including crops and his friends there. He also expressed his desire to see Sophronia and asked about friends from Illinois.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, November 15, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins reflected on memories from her time living in Montgomery County and discussed the romantic lives of herself and mutual friends.
Letter from Louis Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, May 6, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, Louis Harkey. Harkey wrote about news of friends and crime in Denver, Colorado.
Letter from Eli Cress to Sophronia McNitt, June 28, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Eli Cress, a Union soldier in the 117th Illinois Infantry. Cress wrote about his hopes to return home, church, and his stay in the hospital at Fort Pickering, Tennessee.
Letter from A. W. Davis to Sophronia McNitt, April 21, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1865 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from A. W. Davis, a Union soldier. Davis shared recollections of home in East Fork Township, Illinois, and reflected on the end of the war and the death of President Lincoln.
Letter from William M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, September 17, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, William M. Brown, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. He wrote on topics such as the conditions of the 126th in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, news from family and friends, and his reflections on other events related to the war.
Letter from William F. Sanders to Sophronia McNitt, December 14, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, William F. Sanders. Sanders invited Sophronia to come to Pana, Illinois, for Christmas and shared other news of his daily activities.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, March 1, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote about his good memories at home, desire to return, and hopes for the war's end.
Note from W. A. Cottingham to Sophronia McNitt, [1861?]
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1861 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A note of introduction from W. A. Cottingham, a Union soldier in the 9th Illinois Infantry.
Letter from K. G. C. to Sophronia McNitt, March 14, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, identified only as K. G. C. The writer addressed a recent personal conflict that emerged between them and Sophronia, and spoke of other news of friends.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, January 29, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1864 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins wrote about her longing to be with friends in Montgomery County and told Sophronia about her latest romantic adventures.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Hellen McNitt, February 13, 1870
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Hellen McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins asked after Hellen and her sister Jennie and their relationships and shared news of her own activities.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia [McNitt] Cress, June 6, 1867
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1867 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia [McNitt] Cress, from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins expressed her surprise at the news of Sophronia's marriage to Eli Cress and shared news of her own courtship, as well as her work as a teacher. She also enclosed pieces of fabric from a dress and sack.
Letter from George M. Harkey to Sophronia McNitt, May 5, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from George M. Harkey, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry. Harkey wrote about his company's camp in Jackson, Tennessee, including their conditions and food, and news of other friends in the 126th.
Letter from Margaret A. King to Philander B. King, May 16, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Margaret A. King Correspondence (Digitized Content)A letter from Margaret A King to her husband, Philander B. King. Philander had moved west to Nevada Territory while Margaret stayed in Illinois. Margaret wrote of family news and the Civil War, including the beginning of the Overland Campaign.
Letter from Margaret A. King to Philander B. King, February 9, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Margaret A. King Correspondence (Digitized Content)A letter from Margaret A. King to her husband, Philander B. King, who had moved west to Nevada Territory while Margaret stayed in Illinois. Margaret sent news of events in Warren and updates on their children.
Letter from Margaret A. King to Philander B. King, April 29, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Margaret A. King Correspondence (Digitized Content)A letter from Margaret A King to her husband, Philander B. King. Philander had moved west to Nevada Territory while Margaret stayed in Illinois. Margaret wrote of family events and the Civil War.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, April 19, 1863
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1863 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote on his religious feelings and shared news of friends who were with him in Nebraska Territory.
Letter from Anna M. Collins to Sophronia McNitt, February 18, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1866 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her friend, Anna M. Collins. Collins initially wrote about her feelings on religion. Continuing the letter on March 27th, she wrote about a broken engagement, other suitors, and her schooling.
Letter from John M. Brown to Sophronia McNitt, May 3, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from her cousin, John M. Brown. Brown wrote of his travels toward Denver, Colorado, and asked for news from home.
Photograph of Jonathan A. Catlin, circa 1860s
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 186 | Jonathan A. Catlin Collection (Digitized Content)A photograph of Jonathan A. Catlin taken by J. Simons of Quincy, Illinois. On the back, there is a handwritten inscription: "Johnathan A. Catlin, great grandfather."
Letter from Jane Van Horn to Cousins, January 12, 1883
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1883 | Jonathan A. Catlin Collection (Digitized Content)A letter from Jane Van Horn of Churchville, Pennsylvania to her cousins in Illinois, informing them on family matters.
Illinois, Herrin quadrangle : topography
Image | 1910 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Bradford quadrangle, Illinois : 15 minute series
Image | 1945 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
A new map of Illinois : with its proposed canals, roads & distances from place to place along the stage & steam boat routes
Image | 1847 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Illinois, Decatur quadrangle
Image | 1933 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Kentucky-Illinois Golconda quadrangle : topography
Image | 1921 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Illinois Hardinville quadrangle : topography
Image | 1910 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Illinois, Lena quadrangle : 15-minute series
Image | 1943 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Illinois, Oregon quadrangle
Image | 1924 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored

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