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Consumers Bulletin of City Water, Light and Power Department, vol. 3, no. 8
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1939 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)"A periodical entitled ""Consumers Bulletin of City Water, Light and Power Department"" including an article on Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, his memorial, and its sculptor, Adrien Voisin. The document was published in Springfield, Illinois in August 1939."
Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet announcing a "Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of the 6th Congressional District." This flyer is advertised by "Chairman of State C. Com. 6th Cong. Dist." B. T. Burke. The meeting was held in Springfield, Illinois on September 7, 1858.
Goudy's Illinois and Missouri Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Goudy's Illinois and Missouri Farmer's Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the year 1846" which includes various weather and lunar information. This document was published in Springfield, Illinois by E. T. Goudy and "sold by Keith and Woods" in St. Louis, Missouri.
Thomas J. Burns letter for door keeper in the House of Representatives
Image | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A letter from Thomas J. Burns to Honorary James Woollard soliciting votes for Woollard in exchange for a position as "door keeper of the House of Representatives." This letter was sent from Springfield, Illinois to Mulberry Grove, Illinois and dated September 25, 1844.
Journal and Register Extra: General Taylor's inaugural address
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1849 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Journal and Register--Extra" issuing "Gen. Taylor's Inaugural Address" delivered in Washington D. C. on March 5, 1849. The newspaper was published in Springfield, Illinois on March 6, 1849.
Goudy's Illinois Farmer's Almanac
Multi-Page Item | 22 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "Goudy's Illinois Farmer's Almanac" published by R. Goudy, Jr. in Springfield, Illinois. This publication includes various meteorological information and lunar phases for each month of the year in 1842.
Proclamation of Governor Yates
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1862 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Proclamation of Governor Yates" issued by Governor Yates, requesting a military draft for "nine regiments of infantry" in Illinois. This circular includes a letter addressed to President Lincoln from Governor Yates in Springfield, Illinois advocating a better military policy to effectively win the Civil War. This letter is dated July 11, 1862.
Charter of the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster of the "Charter of the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company" with amendments and by-laws approved by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Samuel Hackleton and Speaker of the Senate, John Moore on March 4, 1843. Illinois Secretary of State Thompson Campbell approved the charter on March 22, 1843 in Springfield, Illinois.
The Independent Democrat, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "The Independent Democrat" created by Lyman Trumbull, Esq. offering legal and political advice. This issue was published in Springfield, Illinois on March 20, 1843.
Illinois Journal: Canadian news from the war
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping from the Illinois Journal entitled "Arrival of the Canadian News from the seat of War!" describing war reports from different locations in the United States and Canada. This clipping was published in Springfield, Illinois and is dated November 23, 1854.
To the Voters of Sangamon County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Sheriff Garrett Elkin encouraging support for his re-election as sheriff. This circular is dated July 25, 1834.
The Legislature in Rhyme
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside of a poem entitled "The Legislature in Rhyme" describing past political candidates for Illinois Governor in Springfield, Illinois.
Stereogram No. 426 - Reflections
Image | 1950 | Aerial Stereograms426
Certificate of the Justices of the Supreme Court
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Certificate of the Justices of the Supreme Court" issued by the Justices J. D. Caton, O. C. Skinner, and Sidney Breese. This certificate approves the "Statutes of Illinois, compiled by Scates, Treat, and Blackwell" in Springfield, Illinois on February 6, 1858.
Legislative State Register Extra
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Legislative State Register--Extra" issuing Governor Thomas Carlin's message to Congress on the Illinois' financial crisis. This publication was printed in Springfield, Illinois and is dated December 7, 1842. 2 copies.
Medicine supply receipt
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A receipt of various medicinal goods received by C. Wakefield to sell in Springfield, Illinois. The receipt is dated October 30, 1850.
Sangamon and Morgan Rail Road Company circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter to"The General Assembly of the State of Illinois" from Thomas Mather and N. H. Ridgely, Resident Directors of Sangamon & Morgan Rail Road Company, petitioning the Assembly to resolve "a proceeding [that] has been commenced against the Company" in Springfield, Illinois. This document is dated January 10, 1851.
Illinois State Journal Extra voting report
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of votes reported in the "Illinois State Journal Extra" published on November 27, 1858. This report includes the county, congressional, and district total vote counts as the "official vote of the state" in Springfield, Illinois.
To the Voters of Sangamon County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Richard Quinton encouraging citizens to vote him as a State Representative in the upcoming election. This circular is dated June 21, 1834.
Argument of the State Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Argument of the State Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of Illinois, in favor of a plan for a school system for the State of Illinois" created by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ninian W. Edwards. This document was printed by Lanphier and Walker in Springfield, Illinois in 1855.
[Index to] Sangamon County, Illinois : [aerial photographs]
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1956 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
An Act to Incorporate the City and Bank of Cairo in the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 15 pages | 1836 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "An Act to Incorporate the City and Bank of Cairo in the State of Illinois" published by Blair and Rives in Washington, D.C. in 1836.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stereogram No. 438 - Reflections II
Image | 1964 | Aerial Stereograms438
Letter from W. L. Gregory to Sophronia McNitt, August 3, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from W. [William?] L. Gregory, a private in the 70th Illinois Infantry. Gregory informed Sophronia about life at Camp Butler in Springfield and his hopes for a quick return.
Bradley, Olden, and Scholes to Eli Cress, July 30, 1866
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1866 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Eli Cress from Bradley, Olden, and Scholes, Attorneys at Law from Springfield, Illinois. The letter notified Cress of a bounty he was entitled to for his service with the 117th Illinois Infantry.
[Index to] Sangamon County, Illinois : [aerial photographs]
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1979 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
[Index to] Sangamon County, Illinois : [aerial photographs]
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1962 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
[Index to] Sangamon County, Illinois : [aerial photographs]
Multi-Page Item | 5 pages | 1938 | Aerial Photography Index Maps
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.
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.
Free Homes for For Free Men: Speech of Hon. Galusha A. Grow of Pennsylvania
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1860 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Free Homes for For Free Men: Speech of Hon. Galusha A. Grow of Pennsylvania" presented to the House of Representatives on February 29, 1860. The document is "for sale at the office of the Illinois State Journal" in Springfield, Illinois.
Dissolution
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Dissolution" from Caleb Birchall and Thomas Owen explaining "the firm of Birchall & Owen is this day dissolved by mutual consent"; however the drug and book departments will remain in business. This document was published in Springfield, Illinois and is dated February 23, 1855. A small letter from C. H. Moon appears at the end of the circular.
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.
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.
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.
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

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