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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.
Morgan County tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Morgan County published on May 6, 1850. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications such as the "Morgan Journal Extra" as required by law. The newspaper was edited by E. R. Roe in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Goudy's Illinois Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1845 | 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.
Prospectus of the Quincy Weekly Herald
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Quincy Weekly Herald" advertising new topics in the newspaper including poetry and "domestic and foreign news." The editors P. Cleveland and Co. advertise the subscription rates in Quincy, Illinois. This document is dated November 7, 1832.
The Quincy Whig Supplement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Whig---Supplement" presenting the "Address to the People of Illinois" with the constitution in Springfield, Illinois on May 13, 1870.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra: Republican and Democratic platforms
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1868 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra" presenting the Republican and Democratic Party platforms in the election of 1868. The Republican National Convention gathered on May 20, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois.
Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1844 | 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.
Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company application instructions
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A document containing a sample application with instructions for insurance from the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company in 1843.
Joel Johnson fire insurance policy
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1845 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An insurance policy for Joel Johnson from the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Springfield, Illinois and dated August 18, 1845.
Northern Cross Railroad circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from the Principal Engineer of Western District, J. M. Bucklin presenting "Information in relation to the Northern Cross Railroad to enable persons wishing to become contractors to make their proposals" in Illinois circa 1851.
Office of the Central Military Tract Railroad Company circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter sent from Treasurer Amos T. Hall of the Office of the Central Military Tract Railroad Company to inform a stockholder that "the Capital Stock of the company be called in" and payable "10 per cent April 14th and 15 per cent April 26th." This letter was sent from Chicago, Illinois and is dated March 5, 1855.
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.
Order of Exercises at the Anniversary of Monticello Female Seminary
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Order of Exercises at the Anniversary of Monticello Female Seminary" held on Wednesday, June 25th, 1851. This event included orations, music, and prayer. The program was printed by the Telegraph Office in Alton, 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.
Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Illinois Sunday School Union
Multi-Page Item | 20 pages | 1833 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Illinois Sunday School Union, Held at the State House in Vandalia, December 4, 1833." This pamphlet was published by Ashford Smith in Rock-Spring, Illinois in 1834.
Batavia Institute
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Batavia Institute" advertising the faculty, academic courses, and cost of attending the school in Batavia, Illinois. E. P. Scott was the Principal. This circular was printed by Wilson & Cockroft in Geneva, Illinois in 1857.
M'Kendree College Commencement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "M'Kendree College Commencement" including orations, music, and prayer on Wednesday morning, July 16, 1851 in Lebanon, Illinois.
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.
Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Image | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A political circular of the "Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company" created by the Illinois General Assembly and printed by I. R. Butts in Boston, Massachusetts in 1837.
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.
The Illinois Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1840 | 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.
Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois asking land for landless heads of families
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document issued by the House of Representatives entitled, "Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois asking land for landless heads of families." This document states that the House of Representatives approves passing this law which allows land be given to "landless heads of families" in Illinois. This resolution is dated January 22, 1851.
Agency for the Location of Military Land Warrants, in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Agency for the Location of Military Land Warrants, in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois" in which John W. Taylor advertises land "in a section of the country that is rapidly filling up with enterprising citizens and fast increasing in value." This land was offered specifically to "the surviving, or the widow or minor children of deceased commissioned officers...
Flint and Wheeler Commission and Forwarding Merchants circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from Flint and Wheeler advertising their business, "Flint and Wheeler Commission & Forwarding Merchants" opened in Chicago, Illinois. The circular is dated April 21, 1851.
Rogers and Leaming Attorneys at Law and Real Estate Agents advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for "Rogers & Leaming, Attorneys at Law, and Real Estate Agents" in Bloomington, Illinois in 1857.
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.
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.
Shirts and hosiery advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement entitled "Shirts and Hosiery" by F. Richardson in Springfield, Illinois
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.
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.
Ann P. Messenger funeral notice
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation "to attend the Funeral of Mrs. Ann P. Messenger" in Belleville, Illinois on April 24, 1847. This document is dated April 23, 1847.
George Lienesch envelope
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An envelope addressed to George Lienesch in Shiloh, Illinois circa 1880s.
World's Columbian Exposition Fisheries Building postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1893 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard written from the Observatory of the Masonic Temple at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. This postcard is addressed to Gertrude Lienesch in O Fallon, Illinois and dated October 22, 1893. The postcard is an "Official Souvenir Postal" for the World's Columbian Exposition and includes a lithographic image of the Fisheries Building.
World's Columbian Exposition U. S. Naval Exhibit postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1893 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard from the World's Columbian Exposition depicting the U. S. Naval Exhibit, Battle Ship "Illinois" in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893. The postcard is an "Official Souvenir Postal" for the World's Columbian Exposition and includes a lithographic image of the battleship.
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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