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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.
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.
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.
Warsaw House
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "Warsaw House" advertised by James M. Charles on the opening of "a house of entertainment" and services to boarders and travelers. This poster was printed at the Office of the Warsaw Signal in Warsaw, Illinois in May 1842. 2 copies.
Extracts From the Road Laws of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "Extracts from the Road Law of Illinois, Relative to the Duties of Supervisors, in Force" signed by County Clerk Matthew Stacy on June 22, 1852. The second copy of the poster is a variation duplicate signed by County Clerk John Trabue.
Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the Chicago, St. Paul & Fond du Lac Railroad travel from Chicago, Illinois to St. Paul, Minnesota circa 1855.
Hancock County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Hancock County published on October 15, 1833. Each list of taxes was signed and published the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
Pike County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1835 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Pike County published on December 23, 1835. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in the "Supplement to the Gazette & News" as required by law.
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Company lands for use
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A letter to Matthew Eagan from the Commissioners Elmer Baldwin, William Cullen, and Charles H. Sutphen informing him that "the appropriation of certain lands and lots for the use of the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Company, has been duly filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, of the county of La Salle," Illinois, dated January 3, 1853.
Minutes of the Eighth Anniversary of the Salem Association of United Baptists
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1841 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Eighth Anniversary of the Salem Association of United Baptists: Held with the New-Hope Baptist Church, M'Donough County, Illinois, on the 24th, 25th, and 26th of Sept. 1841." This document was printed by the Office of the Warsaw Signal in Warsaw, Illinois in 1841.
Minutes of the Fifteenth Annual Session of the Salem Baptist Association
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1848 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Fifteenth Annual Session of the Salem Baptist Association: Held with the Bethel Baptist Church, McDonough County, Ill., Nov. 4th, 5th, & 6th, 1848." This document was printed by the Smith & Brother at the Atlas Office in Monmouth, Illinois in 1848.
Minutes of the Seventeenth Annual Session of the Salem Baptist Association
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Minutes of the Seventeenth Anniversary of the Salem Baptist Association: Held with the Fall Creek Baptist Church, August 23d, 24th, & 25th, 1850." This document was printed by the Office of the Monmouth Atlas in Monmouth, Illinois in 1850.
New Year's Address to the Patrons of the Belleville Advocate
Image | 1843 | 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 E. Thomas written in 1843.
Prospectus for enlarging the circulation of the Illinois State Register
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus for enlarging the circulation of the Illinois State Register" encouraging current readers to invite additional subscribers. This document was created by Walters & Weber in Springfield, Illinois and is dated February 1, 1842. A circular letter with similar information is included with the prospectus.
Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press, vol. 3
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press. Third Volume" advertising the new newspaper and encouraging additional subscribers. This document was created by Scripps & Bross in Chicago, Illinois, and is dated August 22, 1854.
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.
Ogle County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Ogle County published on May 1, 1851. Each list of taxes was signed and published by Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Mt. Morris Gazette---Extra" as required by law. The newspaper was published by J. F. Grosh in Mount Morris, Illinois.
The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 6, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 27, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
The Squatter Sovereign, vol. 1, no. 30
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper entitled "The Squatter Sovereign" edited and published by J. M. Davidson in Havana, Illinois on April 28, 1860. This newspaper includes various articles, advertisements, and tax lists.
The Prices for the Current Year Are
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "The Prices for the Current Year Are" advertising three stove sizes as manufactured by W. & J. Treadwell, Perry & Norton and the representing agent, George H. Hazelton in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated March 1, 1856.
M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1849 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "M'Kendree College Semi-Annual Exhibition" to be held on Tuesday evening, February 27, 1849 and includes music and prayer. The second page is the exhibition program on Wednesday evening, February 28, 1849 in Alton, Illinois.
Declamation Prize Exhibition of The Sophomore Class of Illinois College
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Declamation Prize Exhibition of The Sophomore Class of Illinois College" including music and prayer. This event occurred in Jacksonville, Illinois on December 22, 1857.

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