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David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1885 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company's swingbeam sulky plow, adjustable arch cultivator, and iron frame combined cultivator in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks during his term in office circa 1885.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the "Chicago & Eastern Illinois R. R. (Danville Route)" traveling to "southern, southeastern and southwestern states" from Chicago, Danville, Decatur, and Springfield, Illinois. Robert Forsyth is the General Freight and Passenger Agent.
The Wide Awake, vol. 1, no. 12
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Wide Awake," published in Maywood, Illinois and edited by Jesse R. Sharp. This issue, published in April 1877, includes various advertisements and articles.
The Enterprise, vol. 1, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Enterprise," published in Aledo, Illinois and edited by L. F. Jobusch, Jr. This issue, published in January 1878, includes various advertisements and articles.
Leisure Moments, vol. 1, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "Leisure Moments," published in St. Johns, Illinois and edited by Junius W. C. Wright. This issue, published in July 1877, includes various advertisements and stories.
Governor Small's road construction periodical
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A page from a periodical of Governor Small's "Record for building new roads" and its positive impact on education. This document originates from the Illinois Republican Council Bulletin and includes various photographs, charts, and road maps from Illinois towns to illustrate the progress the Chicago Tribune ignored when they "falsified all of Governor Small's official acts" ...
The Mellon Tax Plan or Fair Tax Plan
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "The Mellon Tax Plan or a Fair Tax Plan?," by U.S. Senator A. A. Jones of New Mexico. Senator Jones explains "the Mellon tax plan is an issue upon which the American voters will pass judgement in the November election," and favors Democrats Davis and Bryan's fair tax plan in which "taxes will be revised on the principle of the greatest good to the greate...
The Daily Amateur, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Daily Amateur," published in Boston, Massachusetts and edited by L.W. Griffin and W. and Eben S. Frye. This issue, published July 2, 1877, includes various advertisements, articles, and news.
J. H. Bass Manufacturing Company advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a transportation manufacturing company. J. H. Bass sold car, railway, and truck equipment and wheels.
Boys' and Girls' Favorite, vol. 2, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1876 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Boys' and Girls' Favorite," published in Chicago, Illinois and edited by G.C. Ledyard, Jr. This issue, published in June 1872, includes various advertisements and stories.
Pickaway County (Ohio) tax list
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1822 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Pickaway County published on June 27, 1821 and January 23, 1822 . Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
The Western News, vol. 2, no. 4
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Western News," published in Mendota, Illinois and edited by Henry C. Thayer. This issue, published in December 1877, includes various advertisements and articles.
Morean and Roberts advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for "an assortment of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, etc." and "Miscellaneous Books" from Morean & Roberts. This advertisement was published by C. H. Roberts in Jerseyville, Illinois on March 18, 1850.
T. S. Seybold and Co. Attorneys at Law poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster advertising the law business "Western Land and Mercantile Agency. T. S. Seybold & Co., Attorneys at Law and General Land and Mercantile Agents" in Ottawa, Illinois. This poster was created by T. S. Seybold & Co. and is dated January 1, 1852.
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.
Gedaechtnisskunst advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement in German entitled "Gedaechtnisskunst," meaning "Remembrance Art." This advertisement displayed information about a lecture on art and memory at the German-English School Home circa 1854. This description is based on an inexact English translation of the text.
Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1855 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An advertisement for the Chicago, St. Paul & Fond du Lac Railroad travel from Chicago, Illinois to St. Paul, Minnesota circa 1855.
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.
Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press, vol. 3
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Prospectus of the Weekly Democratic Press. Third Volume" advertising the new newspaper and encouraging additional subscribers. This document was created by Scripps & Bross in Chicago, Illinois, and is dated August 22, 1854.
The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 6, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
The Quincy Weekly Herald Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Quincy Weekly Herald---Extra" published on March 27, 1854 in Quincy, Illinois. This issue contains various articles and advertisements.
Atlas Supplement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Atlas Supplement, Sep. 12" containing various articles, advertisements, and poetry circa 1870s.
The Squatter Sovereign, vol. 1, no. 30
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1860 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper entitled "The Squatter Sovereign" edited and published by J. M. Davidson in Havana, Illinois on April 28, 1860. This newspaper includes various articles, advertisements, and tax lists.
The Prices for the Current Year Are
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "The Prices for the Current Year Are" advertising three stove sizes as manufactured by W. & J. Treadwell, Perry & Norton and the representing agent, George H. Hazelton in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated March 1, 1856.
Rail Road Celebration
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)An invitation entitled "Rail Road Celebration" where "The Citizens of Galena and vicinity, are respectfully invited to meet at the Court House, on Monday morning next, at 9 o'clock, for the purpose of celebrating the Breaking Ground on the Northern termination of the Great Central Rail Road." This invitation circulated by the Committee of Arrangements includes the "Order of ...
Thoughts from an Easy Chair
Audio | 1955 | WILL Sound Recordings (Digital Surrogates)
Postcard of the Fifth National Industrial Exhibition, Osaka
Image | 1903 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: Japanese
John H. Manny's Reaper and Mower Combined
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1864 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill advertising John H. Manny's Reaper and Mower Combined, with a note from dealers in Kansas and western Missouri listing prices for the machine. The company's agent was William A. Knowlton.
Edwards and Sheldon Railroad Store advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1841 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a railroad store. Edwards and Sheldon sold steel and mechanical parts.
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.
New York and Philadelphia New Line poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1876 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of the "New York and Philadelphia New Line. Terminal Stations: in New York, Central Railroad of New Jersey [and] in Philadelphia: North Pennsylvania Railroad" circa 1875.
The Amateur's Delight, vol. 1, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1877 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Amateur's Delight," published in Tiffin, Ohio and edited by C.A. Moxley. This issue, published in January 1877, includes various advertisements and articles, such as "Newspaper Bores," "Cards," and "Our 'X' Ad.
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.
20 Million Fords
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1931 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A brochure entitled "20 Million Fords" that documents a brief history of Ford Motor Company.
The Morton Ventilator advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1878 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for a railway car business showcasing the Morton Ventilator. This clipping includes an illustration of the ventilator and provides a contact for further information, E. H. Winchell.
Licking, Columbiana, and Shelby Counties (Ohio) tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1820 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Licking, Columbiana, and Shelby Counties in 1820. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
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.
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.
Getting the Right Start
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Getting the Right Start," created by the Democratic Party about "how first voters know they are getting the right start in voting for" Democratic West Virginian candidate, John W. Davis, for President in the election of 1924.
Champaign local business advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1888 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for various local stores and businesses in Champaign, Illinois, including the Champaign Bargain Store, Champaign Opera House, and Willis' Philadelphia Store.

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