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Scrapbook Volume 1, page 52 (23v)
Image | 1846 | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 52 (23v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Illinois, Jacksonville quadrangle
Image | 1937 | Historical Maps Online1 map, colored
Jacksonville, Illinois, May 1892
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1892 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1892
Dictated letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Dr. E. R. Roe, May 13, 1892
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1892 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to a Dr. E. R. Roe. Turner writes about various religious books he has recently read. Letter is dictated and includes envelope.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., January 28, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray from Illinois College. The letter is concerning the academic achivements of a Dr. Rutherford.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., February 23, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray that he has "conclused a contract with Dr. Rutherford.
Henry Pfeiffer Library, MacMurray College
Image | 1955 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionHenry Pfeiffer Library, Mac Murray College, Jacksonville, Illinois
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.
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.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., May 8, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray. Turner writes that he is quite busy with a Spring course and has little funds left to invest in political efforts. He seems discouraged.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to unknown correspondent, circa 1830s-1840s
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1830-1849 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Turner Baldwin to an unknown correspondent, possibly named Shilo. In it, Turner writes, "...suggest to you my ideas of an agricultural school." He continues to explain his ideas for the school. A map is drawn.
Letter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Balwin Turner, May 25, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter thanking Turner for his note, saying that Yates endorses every word of it. He says he will leave on Wednesday, and concludes that the Com. Of Investigation in Kansas is doing "fine work" for the Anti-Nebraska party.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Rhodolphia Kibbe, November 12, 1834
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1834 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to his future wife, Rhodolphia. Turner, recently arrived in Illinois, mentions his travels around villages in support of education pursuits. He mentions delegates being sent to a state convention "next December" in Vandalia, and how the convention will discuss [] Schools. He also writes that he bought a horse. He asks Rhodelia to consider ...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Rev. Mr. Morton, July 27, 1855
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner addressed "For the Attorn. Reporter" and to "Rev. Mr. Morton." Turner writes to the reporter to correct libelous news that was written about him. He writes, "I never belonged to any religious sect whatever and I never intend to." He asserts that he is an independent preacher who gives his own religious opinions to anyone who invites him to...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, November 1, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Judge Reynolds that he is "tired of seeing the great Industrial [] of this state ignored, and trodden under foot by litterary [sic], professional and political Demagogues, and I won't cooperate with them, so help me God, Governors or no Governors, friends or no friends." Although Turner writes that he denied the invitation to be on Governor Yates' committe, ...
Insurance map of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, July 1914
Multi-Page Item | 30 pages | 1914 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1914
Morgan Journal Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Morgan Journal--Extra" published on November 4, 1854 in Jacksonville, Illinois. This issue contains various political articles, advertisements, and poetry.
Edward P. Kirby fire insurance policy receipt
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1862 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A receipt from the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company to Edward P. Kirby of his fire insurance policy valid for one year, March 2, 1862 to March 2, 1863. The document was signed by the primary agent, Henry Stryker Sr. in Jacksonville, Illinois on March 1, 1862.
Letter of Judge Breese to the Democratic Association of Jacksonville
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1840 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter entitled "Letter of Judge Breese to the Democratic Association of Jacksonville" sent from Shelbyville, Illinois encouraging party support in the upcoming election. This document is dated October 16, 1840.
Insurance maps of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, Nov. 1905
Multi-Page Item | 19 pages | 1906 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1906
Insurance maps of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, March 1899
Multi-Page Item | 18 pages | 1899 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1899
Dictated letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Dr. E. R. Roe, September 14, 1893
Multi-Page Item | 18 pages | 1893 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Dr. Roe, whom he addresses his "dear doctor and brother." Turner writes at length about his favorite color white. He wrote this letter during the Chicago World Fair, while he family attended and he stayed home (likely because of his old age or health--he makes jokes about being "toted home to his rocking chair"). He also writes on relig...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., September 1, 1853
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1853 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to Bronson Murray about "the league," and its financial support. He writes that it is "time to work.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, July 23, 1865
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1865 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to J.P. Reynolds about his forty years fighting for freedom and education.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Bronson Murray, Esq., November 10, 1856
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner admits that he feels anxious about Murray's low spirits. He suggest Murray pause to take care of himself before continuing to pursue their educational efforts.
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, November 17-22, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner's letter begins, "I am sorry that the governor's committee is defunct. It deranges all my plans." Appears as though there is conflict of interests surrounding Turner's plans invisions of an Industrial University. On the efforts, Turner writes they (state legislature?) intend to "divide and conquer." In the postcript, Turner confides that his son, Willy, has been sick ...
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, November 25, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes that Illinois politicians have no motive to go against his and Reynolds' wishes toward and Industrial University. He mentions "old conservation educational interests" which are opposed to his ideas.
Letter from J.M. Sturtevant to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, December 24, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1866 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Illinois College president Julian M. Sturtevant to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. Sturtevant writes about important Illinois College matters, including trustees and an upcoming vote.
Berean College picnic party
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation from Berean College "to attend a picnic at Mr. J. Rector's Grove, Friday May 29th, at 9 o'clock A. M." in Jacksonville, Illinois.
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.
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.
Number IV to William L. May, Esq.
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "No. IV To William L. May, Esq." and signed by Philo-Agricola in Jacksonville, Illinois in 1834.
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 56 (25v)
Image | 1845 | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 56 (25v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Letter from Jonathan Baldwin Turner to Hon. J.P. Reynolds, circa 1860s
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 186 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Turner writes to introduce Reynolds to Julian M. Sturtevant, an early President of Illinois College. He urges support from Reynolds, as well as Gerard Fuller, to keep supporting his cause. Turner insists that he cannot give up his dream of a public college. Turner alludes that the Chicago Tribune published on their cause, using Turner's arguments nearly word for word. He bel...
Letter from Rhodolphia Turner to her husband, Jonathan Baldwin Turner, January 13, 1854, January 14, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter written from Rhodolphia Turner to her husband, Jonathan Baldwin Turner. She writes from their home in Jacksonville, Illinois, while Turner is away in Carlinville, Illinois. Details family, town people, and the cold weather.
Letter from Julian M. Sturtevant to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, December 21, 1864
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from the president of Illinois College, Julian M. Sturtevant.
Circular Letter, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 25, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1866 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Circular letter written by committee members Jonathan Baldwin Turner, Joseph Morton, and William Brown, addressed to Morgan County officials and citizens. In regards to endowing money to a future land grant Industrial University. The circular mentions that Congress has given Illinois 480,000 to build a university.
Jacksonville, Illinois, June 1887
Multi-Page Item | 11 pages | 1887 | Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps1887
William L. May Illinois Patriot clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An editorial clipping from the "Illinois Patriot" newspaper dated July 12, 1834 in Jacksonville, Illinois. This editorial is addressed to William L. May and accuses him of ill reputation during his candidacy for Congressman. The editorial is signed by "Agricola."
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.

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