Items | Digital Collections at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

Letter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, April 14, 1854, April 14, 1854
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1854 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter from Richard Yates to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, written while Yates was serving as a US House Representative for Illinois' 6th district. Yates urges Turner to draw up a bill on the need for an Industrial University in Illinois, which Yates would present to congress. Includes envelope.
Department of Justice
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionGilt embossed black band.
Corning, John Herbert, d. ca. 1940
Image | 1890 | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionOval image of Atlas bearing globe with label: 'Litterae' (letters)
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.
Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document issued by the U. S. Senate entitled, "Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river." This resolution is dated February 24, 1851.
La Follette and Wheeler campaign flyer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A flyer containing brief summaries of La Follette and Wheeler's record and "what they stand for" in the presidential election of 1924. This flyer was published by the La Follette Wheeler Campaign in Washington, D.C. 2 copies.
Department of Justice
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionLight blue ink on beige colored paper.
Smith, Sidney Fuller
Image | 1922 | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionSeal of Sigma Nu Phi legal fraternity: crossed key and battle-ax, owl, oil lamp, flower, open_file book: 'NOMOS'
A bill to grant to the State of Illinois a right of way through the public lands of the United States
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A political unofficial report entitled "A bill to grant to the State of Illinois a right of way through the public lands of the United States, and for other purposes" issued by the Senate on December 17, 1846.
Rug Making, Walter Reed Hospital, ALA Books Help
Image | 1918 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsGlass plate slide showing convalescent soldiers at work weaving rugs as part of their rehabilitation at Walter Reed Hospital during World War I
U.S. Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission commemorative tree markers
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular created by the United States Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission advertising the sale of "Commemorative Tree Markers at $1.00 each" as an aspect of the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the United States. This advertisement includes sample pictures of the tree markers and an order form.
Connecticut River Railway Line poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1875 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of the "Connecticut River Railway Line. The Great Pleasure and Mail Route From Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, to the White Mountains, Green Mountains, Quebec and Montreal." The "General Offices" are located in Springfield, Massachusetts. This poster includes a map of the railway.
Letter from Justin S. Morrill to Jonathan Baldwin Turner, December 30, 1861
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1861 | Jonathan Baldwin Turner Papers (Digitized Content)Letter written from Justin S. Morrill, serving in the US House of Representatives, to Jonathan Baldwin Turner. In this letter, Morrill writes that he is happy to sign this bill into a law, thus coming one step closing to founding a land grant university in Illinois. Morrill is best known for establishing land grant universities through the Land Grant College Act, also named ...
Guittard, Claude B.
Image | 1898 | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionClosed book, top cover decorated with interlaced cornerpieces and central frame in which is an escutcheon parted per pale (down the middle), crossed sword and dagger on left, 3 scallop shells on right and text: 'E LIBRIS 1898'. the motto is written on the fore edge of the book.
Library of Congress
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionGrey ink on beige paper with American eagle with wings spread situated above a circular seal.
Catholic University of America
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionUniversity seal. Within a wreath, motto: Deus lux mea (God is my light) between an eagle bearing an escutcheon (Great Seal of the United States) surmounted by a cross within a sunburst and an oil lamp on a book before a row of books.
Miss Van Valkenburg and Mr. H. W. Craver in Washington, D.C.
Image | 1914 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsPicture #79: Miss Van Valkenburg / Mr. H. W. Craver / Mr. ?
A Group of Librarians in Washington, D.C.
Image | 1929 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsPicture #116: Waiting for President Hoover to come down centre First Row: Miss A. S. Tyler / C. B. Ruden / F. P. Hill / G. B. Utley / R. R. Bowker / Mrs. R. R. Bowker / H. L. Koopman / H. H. B. Meyer / President Linda Eastman (Far Right)
A Group of Librarians in Washington, D.C.
Image | 1914 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsPicture #78: From Left: President E. H. Anderson / Ex-Presidents: Gould / Andrews / Bustwick / Legler / Carr
Abstract of the Seventh Census report
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet (pages uncut) entitled "Abstract of the Seventh Census: A Report of the Superintendent of Census" published by the United States Census Office in Washington, D.C. on December 1, 1851. This report was possibly included in the publication of "The Congressional Globe - Extra.
House of Representatives Report no. 127: Lewis Benedict
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1848 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document issued by the House of Representatives, "Report No. 127" describing the verdict of the Committee on Private Land Claims in regards to the "memorial of Lewis Benedict" in Illinois on January, 25, 1848.
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.
Woodward, Fred E. (Fred Eugene), 1850-1930
Image | 1898 | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionMan in wrap sits on high-backed chair by book shelf and contemplates the verse on the wall or an open_file book on the floor.
Woodward, Sophie G., 1850-1930
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris Collectionplant.
Mount Vernon Seminary
Image | 1902 | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionBlack ink on beige paper. Seminary insignia at top left: monogram on Chippendale shield with motto. Scene of fireplace with vase on mantel, empty chairs. The open_file book at bottom left contains the designer's initials.
Department of Justice: Library
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris Collectionoval.
In the library of the American Library Association at Walter Reed U. S. General Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Image | 1918 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsServicemen using the library. Additional caption reads: The library is located in the Red Cross House. The men in hospitals are still looking for your magazines. As soon as you have read them, place a stamp on the notice on the cover, and mail.
The Men for President and Vice President
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "The Men for President [and] for Vice President" published by the La Follette-Wheeler Campaign in Washington, D.C. This document discusses the candidates political credentials and "their program of Constructive Public Service." 2 copies.
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.
Resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of granting land to every landless head of a family
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document issued by the Senate entitled, "Resolutions of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of granting land to every landless head of a family who will settle and cultivate the same." This document states the Senate approves passing this law which allows land to be given to "landless heads of families" in Illinois. This resolution is dated January 23, 1851.
Resolutions of the General Assembly of Illinois to the establishment of Industrial Universities and for the encouragement of Practical and General Education among the People
Image | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A copy of a government document entitled "Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, relative to the establishment of Industrial Universities, and for the encouragement of Practical and General Education among the People." This document was signed by Speaker of the House of Representatives John Reynolds and approved by Secretary of State Alexander Starne o...
Library of Congress: Smithsonian Deposit
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris CollectionGrey ink on beige paper with American eagle with wings spread situated above a circular seal.
Catholic University of America
Image | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris Collectiontext on left page. Below a blank banner rectangle, lined to received written text.
Loomis, John True
Image | 1903 | John Starr Stewart Ex Libris Collectionframe supported by caryatid with baskets of flowers on their heads
Billboard Opposite Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Image | 1918 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsGlass plate slide of a billboard with an advertisement. Image depicts a sailor, possibly a factory worker, and an army serviceman with linked arms, marching towards a sign which reads: Back to the Job. Knowledge WINS on Pay Day. Use your Camp and Public Library. The backdrop behind the texts appears to be a dock and warehouses. The sign above the billboard has the company na...
A Group of Librarians in Washington, D.C.
Image | 1929 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsPicture #115: Appear without any order: Miss J. A. Rathbone / Miss Linda A. Eastman (ALA President) / A. Keogh (President Elect) / Carl H. Milam (ALA Secretary)
A Group of Librarians in Washington, D.C.
Image | 1929 | American Library Association Archives Digital CollectionsPicture #117: Miss M. V. Leavitt / Miss Grace Conway / William Alcott

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