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Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 2, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry asked for news from home and described life at Camp Richmond in Alton, Illinois.
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.
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.
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 38 (16v)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 38 (16v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 2 (1v)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 2 (1v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 13 (5r)
Image | 1845 | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 13 (5r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 17 (7r)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 17 (7r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 33 (14r)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 33 (14r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 34 (14v)
Image | 1843 | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 34 (14v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, October 12, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote that his regiment had moved to Alton, Illinois and described the situation there, as well as asking after Sophronia and requesting a photo of her.
Dr. S. F. Nigh (of Baltimore, MD) Surgeon Dentist
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1841 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Dr. S. F. Nigh (of Baltimore, MD) Surgeon Dentist" informing the public in Alton, Illinois, of his practice located at the Eagle Tavern. This circular is dated November 30, 1841.
[Madison County, Illinois] : [aerial photographs]
Image | 1941 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
[Madison County, Illinois] : [aerial photographs]
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1974 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
Madison County, Illinois : [aerial photographs]
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1955 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 60 (27v)
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846 | The Printer's Scrapbook 2 images of page 60 (27v) from scrapbook volume 1. Images taken by University Library Digitization Services in 2017 (image 1) and Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 2).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 47 (21r)
Multi-Page Item | 11 pages | 1846 | The Printer's Scrapbook 11 images of page 47 (21r) from scrapbook volume 1. Images taken by University Library Digitization Services in 2017 (images 1-9) and Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (images 10-11).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 20 (8v)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 20 (8v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 26 (10Av)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 26 (10Av) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 27 (11r)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 27 (11r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Saint Louis quadrangle, Missouri-Illinois /H.M. Wilson, geographer ; Chas E. Cooke, topographer in charge ; topography by Chas E. Cooke ... [et al.] ; control by U.S.C. and G.S. and Geo. T. Hawkins ; engraved Mar. 1904 by U.S.G.S.
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1925 | River MapsSaint Louis quadrangle, Missouri-Illinois /H.M. Wilson, geographer ; Chas E. Cooke, topographer in charge ; topography by Chas E. Cooke ... [et al.] ; control by U.S.C. and G.S. and Geo. T. Hawkins ; engraved Mar. 1904 by U.S.G.S.
Letter from John H. Berry to Sophronia McNitt, November 11, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter from John H. Berry, a Union soldier in the 126th Illinois Infantry, to Sophronia McNitt. Berry wrote on life at Camp Richmond in Alton, Illinois, including weather and lack of pay, and his desire to see Sophronia again. An addition noted that his regiment would soon leave Alton.
Charter of the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster of the "Charter of the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Approved: February 23, 1839" in Alton, Illinois.
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.
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.
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 29 (12r)
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1848 | The Printer's Scrapbook 2 images of page 29 (12r) from scrapbook volume 1. Images taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (images 1-2).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 31 (13r)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 31 (13r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 18 (7v)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 18 (7v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 7 (3r)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 7 (3r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 9 (3br)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 9 (3br) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 10 (3bv)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 10 (3bv) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 11 (4r)
Image | 1841 | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 11 (4r) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
Scrapbook Volume 1, page 12 (4v)
Image | The Printer's Scrapbook 1 image of page 12 (4v) from scrapbook volume 1. Image taken by Northeast Document Conservation Center in 2019 (image 1).
White Men Shall Rule America
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card entitled "White Men Shall Rule America" supporting the congressional candidacy of Porter R. Sawyer for the Illinois White Race American Party in the 1884 election.
M'Kendree College commencement program
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1848 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Commencement. M'Kendree College Order of the Exercises" including orations, music, and prayer. This event was held in Alton, Illinois on July 19, 1848.
Order of the Exercises at the Anniversary of Monticello Seminary
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Order of Exercises at the Anniversary of Monticello Seminary" including music and prayer. This event was held on Wednesday, June 28th, 1854. The program was printed by the Courier Book and Job Office in Alton, Illinois.
Annual exhibition of Shurtleff College
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A program of the "Annual Exhibition, Shurtleff College. Friday evening, March 21, 1856" including music and prayer. This event was held in Alton, Illinois.
The Illinois Temperance Almanac, vol. 1, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "The Illinois Temperance Almanac" created by the Illinois State Temperance Society and printed by Parks and Breath in Alton, Illinois. This publication includes "various phenomena and events" and lunar phases for each month of the year in 1839.
Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company insurance policy
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1839 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An insurance policy created by and for the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company. This document includes the original Charter and amendments. The policy was created in Alton, Illinois on February 23 and April 4, 1839.

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