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Thurlow G. Essington for Governor handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Good Government Calendar for Illinois: Thurlow G. Essington for Governor." This document includes a voting calendar, a list of past Illinois governors, and a short campaign address from Republican candidate Thurlow G. Essington. 2 copies.
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | 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 July 23-25, 1936. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications. 2 copies.
E. L. Cavenee handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "A Doctor for a Doctor's Job," advertising Dr. E. L. Canvenee as the "Republican candidate for Coroner" in the primary election on April 8, 1924 in Champaign, Illinois.
Decatur and East St. Louis Railroad Company bond certificate
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A bond certificate "from the County of Montgomery in the State of Illinois to The Decatur & East St. Louis Railroad Company" for one thousand dollars. This document is signed by Montgomery County Judge Edward Lane and County Clerk D. Shirley on July 1, 1870.
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 October 28, 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.
Dr. Cavenee for Coroner handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Dr. Cavenee for Coroner," advertising Dr. E. L. Cavenee as "a candidate for county coroner subject to the republican primary" and that his "constituents maintain that logically the office of coroner should be filled by a physician and surgeon."
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1934 | 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 June 26-27, 1934. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications. 3 copies.
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1934 | 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 March 10 and 19, 1934. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications.
Literary Contest of the Utilior and Philomathean Societies of Illinois State University at Springfield program
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A program for the seventh annual Literary Contest of the Utilior and Philomathean Societies of Illinois State University at Springfield, on March 30, 1864. The event included prayer, music, orations, and a debate on "has war been more productive of evil than good?"
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1937 | 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 January 30, 1937. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications. 2 copies.
Illinois Central Railroad Company construction deed
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A photographic copy of a construction deed allocating forty acres of land to John Bradly from the Illinois Central Railroad Company. It was signed by the State of Illinois trustees John M. Palmer, William K. Ackerman, and Robert T. Lincoln on May 25, 1880.
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1934 | 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 August 23, September 1 and 12, 1934. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications. 2 copies.
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 2 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 July 8 and 13, 1935. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications.
State Highway Engineers condemn taxpayer money spent on road material experiments
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1916 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster published by Vermilion County Permanent Roads Association claiming "State Highway Engineers of Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and U.S. Dept. Office of Public Roads, Washington, D.C., condemn the 2-inch base and say it is experimental." The Roads Association wishes to raise support, condemning the 2-inch base in road construction.
Illinois Southern Railroad trestle postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1914 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard of the Illinois Southern Railroad trestle in Salem, Illinois.
Lamaster elected as Fulton County Sheriff announcement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside announcing Hugh Lamaster as "Sheriff, for the County of Fulton." It is signed by Governor of Illinois James Duncan and Secretary of State A. P. Field on August 21, 1838.
Out of Work
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Out of Work" by George R. Kirkpatrick and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document discusses the reasons why several Americans are unemployed and provides solutions from the Socialist Party.
On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published September 5, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation and Governor Landon's presidential candidate Republican nomination for the 1936 election.
A Business Man for Mayor: F. M. Leslie
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "A Business Man for Mayor, F. M. Leslie, Candidate for Republican Nomination for Mayor." This document advertises F. M. Leslie's campaign for the mayoral primary election in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1924.
Dr. Thompson to seek office circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1943 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular of a newspaper article in the Chicago Tribune entitled "Dr. Thompson to Seek Office; Can't Say Which" by George Tagge. This article explains that the former Dean of the College of Commerce of the University of Illinois, Charles M. Thompson, is considering running for office. The article was published in the Chicago Tribune on November 13, 1943 and this document i...
The Answer, vol. 1, no. 12
Multi-Page Item | 7 pages | 1940 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled, "The Answer: Keep the White House the Lighthouse of Humanity" edited by James W. Jardine and Don Forsyth in Chicago, Illinois. This publication, dated October 21, 1940, is the "Young Democracy's weekly newsletter to the Illinois Democracy" and includes various advertisements and articles.
Illinois Republican News
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1961 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Republican News" edited by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This issue, dated October 1961, includes various news articles and editorials.
Edna E. Morris fuel oil ration coupons
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1943 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)Ration coupons for fuel issued to Edna E. Morris by the United States Office of Price Administration during World War II. This sheet "consists of 100 coupons of 1 gallon each" and are valid October 3, 1943 to October 1, 1944.
You and Your Job and Poverty, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "You and Your Job" and on the reverse side, "Poverty, no. 9" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Francis Barker political campaign advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for Republican candidate Francis Barker in his political campaign for Champaign County Board District Three. The Champaign County Republican Central Committee promotes the Champaign County Board elections on November 2, 1976 in Champaign, Illinois.
Educators for Governor Shapiro circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1968 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter addressed to a "fellow educator" from the Educators for Governor Shapiro Committee encouraging educators to vote for Shapiro in the 1968 Governor of Illinois election.
State Civil Service Commission Examination Notice
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1920 | 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 December 23, 1920. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications.
Illinois Intelligencer tax list
Multi-Page Item | 33 pages | 1826 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes for lands held by non-residents published on October 7, 1826 in Vandalia, Illinois. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Illinois state auditor and circulated in the “Illinois Intelligencer” as required by law.
State Civil Service Commission Notice of Examination
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1913 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of the "State of Illinois State Civil Service Commission Notice of Examination" held in various Illinois cities on September 6, 1913. This document was published by the State Civil Service Commission in Springfield, Illinois and includes each occupation's salary, description, and qualifications.
The Chicago & North-Western Railway poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1874 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster depicting various locations along the route of The Chicago & North-Western Railway in 1874, including "Trout Falls" and "The Great Yosemite Valley" in California, and "Castle Rock" in Wisconsin.
To the Voters of the Ninth Congressional District circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political circular written "To the Voters of the Ninth Congressional District of Illinois" from S. S. Marshall in his campaign for a Congressional seat. S. S. Marshall resided in McLeansboro, Illinois and this circular is dated October 5-9, 1854.
Rock Island Township map
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1840 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A map of Rock Island Township displaying "property of C.A. Walkers" in Rock Island, Illinois.
I.C.R.R. Plat showing proposed form of towns on projected lines in Mississippi
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1900 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An Illinois Central Railroad map of a "plat showing proposed form of towns on projected lines in Mississippi."
First to Urge and Who Lose?-Who Win?, no. 15
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "First to Urge" and on the reverse side, "Who Lose?-Who Win?, no. 15" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
Illinois Republican News
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1959 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Republican News" edited by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This issue, dated December 1959, includes various news articles and editorials.
Illinois Democrat: State Democratic Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1952 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Democrat: State Democratic Ticket Supported by Record of Outstanding Accomplishment" published by the Democratic State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This February 1952 issue includes various articles supporting the re-election of Governor Stevenson and the Democratic Party platform.
Illinois Collegiate Democrat, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1957 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A newsletter entitled "Illinois Collegiate Democrat" edited by R. Snetsinger in Urbana, Illinois. This issue is dated September 1957 and includes various articles and opportunities for college Young Democratic Clubs.
Democratic Federation of Illinois Convention circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1958 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular from the Democratic Federation of Illinois inviting all members "to attend and to participate in DFI's First Annual Convention, May 23 and 24," in Chicago, Illinois, which "will adopt a Constitution and a Platform for DFI, and elect leadership for the coming year." This documents includes ticket fees, highlighting the Mrs. Roosevelt Rally and Senator Gore luncheon.
Safe at Sundown and Something's Wrong, no. 13
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political campaign two sided leaflet entitled "Safe at Sundown" and on the reverse side, "Something's Wrong, no. 13" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This issue supports the La Follette and Wheeler campaign in 1924.
On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 4
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published September 12, 1936, includes various articles about President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats and Republican presidential nominee Landon's campaign.

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