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F. H. Benson & Co. circular

Prices and Terms of Separators, Horse Powers, Trucks, Equalizers, Straw Stackers, Corn Shellers, Corn Grinders, etc.

Land Titles in Henry County, Illinois

Chapin's Cheap Book House trade card

Batavia Institute

List of lands in the military tract of Illinois for sale by R. Lloyd

Is a Dollar Worth Coming After?

Recommendations for new business owners leaflet

Proposals for publishing a weekly newspaper entitled Rushville Journal and Military Tract Advertiser

Independent Extra advertisement

Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad advertisement

Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 21

Gedaechtnisskunst advertisement

Paper Girl Doll

First Methodist Church of Bloomington

The Chicago Fire

Chevrolet Utility Coupe 1922

Dodge Business Sedan 1922

Old local time-tables of Urbana railroads

David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card

Richland and Muskingum Counties (Ohio) tax list

Pickaway County (Ohio) tax list

Tickets to all Points in the West and North-West advertisement

Fast Line, Cincinnati Express, New York Express, and Pacific Express advertisement

Fairfield County (Ohio) tax list

City of Wilmington brochure

Third Battalion Reception and Ball program

Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations

The Amateur's Delight, vol. 1, no. 3

The Western News, vol. 2, no. 2

The Southern Star, vol. 9, no. 2

20 Million Fords

The Mellon Tax Plan or Fair Tax Plan

Price list of Socialist campaign literature

Vote yes for a forest preserve district for Champaign County poster

Social Welfare in Government

Judge Richard Mills postcard

Mudd, Hughes & Co., Produce & Commission Merchants trade card

Alumni Association Interviews

Vote for Bruce A. Campbell for Illinois State Treasurer leaflet

F. H. Benson & Co. circular
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from F. H. Benson & Co. advertising their services as "General Real Estate and Collecting Agents and Dealers in Land Warrants" in Chicago, Illinois and La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1854.
Prices and Terms of Separators, Horse Powers, Trucks, Equalizers, Straw Stackers, Corn Shellers, Corn Grinders, etc.
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Prices and Terms of Separators, Horse Powers, Trucks, Equalizers, Straw Stackers, Corn Shellers, Corn Grinders, etc." as advertised by H. A. Pitts in Chicago, Illinois. This circular is dated April 1, 1858. A variant of the same circular accompanies the item.
Land Titles in Henry County, Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Land Titles in Henry County, Illinois" in which T. Wiley, Jr. collected titles and tax sales which "will be posted from the record daily." This leaflet is dated January 1858.
Chapin's Cheap Book House trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Chapin's Cheap Book House" advertising "the original old book house" by H. D. Chapin in Chicago, Illinois. This card is two-sided and printed on pink paper.
Batavia Institute
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Batavia Institute" advertising the faculty, academic courses, and cost of attending the school in Batavia, Illinois. E. P. Scott was the Principal. This circular was printed by Wilson & Cockroft in Geneva, Illinois in 1857.
List of lands in the military tract of Illinois for sale by R. Lloyd
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A flyer advertising the "List of Lands in the Military Tract of the State of Illinois, for Sale by R. Lloyd, Henry, Marshall County, Illinois, or by his agents" circa 1850s.
Is a Dollar Worth Coming After?
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Is a Dollar Worth Coming After?" advertising Frank W. Vorse's agricultural implements "to show you such good Goods and at such low prices that we may sell you some other articles at a fair margin." This leaflet was published by Iowa State Leader.
Recommendations for new business owners leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet from "Rumsey, Bro. & Co. Storage and Commission Merchants, and Shippers of Produce, Provisions, &c" advertising their "leased a portion of our premises to Messrs. Tanner, Andrews, & Co...who will succeed us in the Transportation and Forwarding of Merchandise." Rumsey, Bro. & Co. recommends new business owners to clients in Chicago, Illinois. This document is dated ...
Proposals for publishing a weekly newspaper entitled Rushville Journal and Military Tract Advertiser
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1835 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A prospectus entitled "Proposals for Publishing, in the Town of Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, a Weekly Newspaper; to be entitled the Rushville Journal and Military Tract Advertiser" soliciting potential interested subscribers. This document was created by Greer W. Davis and Robert W. Renfroe, and is dated February 21, 1835.
Independent Extra advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping of the "Independent Extra" advertising "The Cars are Coming! Clear the Track" since the vote was successful in bringing varied forms of transportation to the small town. This clipping was published in Macomb, Illinois on August 22, 1853.
Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 0 | 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.
Western Patriot and Republican, vol. 3, no. 21
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1856 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A newspaper entitled "Western Patriot and Republican" edited by D. S. Morrison in Quincy, Illinois on January 10, 1856. This issue includes the "President's Message," and various advertisements and articles.
Gedaechtnisskunst advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | 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.
Paper Girl Doll
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)This is a girl paper doll identified as 'Violet.' Over a petticoat, she wears a white dress with thin pink stripes and blue ribbons.
First Methodist Church of Bloomington
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)The former First Methodist Church of Bloomington is shown. The building, built in 1839, is covered with advertisements. Two men can be seen sitting in the open door. The Church had been converted to a livery stable.
The Chicago Fire
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)The Chicago Fire, October 8th & 9th, 1871, by Dr. A. Strickland, Chicago, 1872. Includes "a true and graphic account of the most terrible calamity by fire ever known".
Chevrolet Utility Coupe 1922
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Drawing for an advertisement
Dodge Business Sedan 1922
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Drawing for an advertisement
Old local time-tables of Urbana railroads
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside presenting two railroad time tables circa 1870, the "Urbana Railroad" and "Illinois Central Railroad Chicago Branch Open to Urbana." These "old local time-tables of historic interest [were] contributed by Judge J. O. Cunningham of Urbana, 1914."
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company's tongueless cultivator in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of Republican James G. Blaine during his campaign for the presidential election of 1884.
Richland and Muskingum Counties (Ohio) tax list
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1821 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A list of unpaid taxes in Richland and Muskingum Counties in 1820 and 1821. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
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.
Tickets to all Points in the West and North-West advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement for "Tickets to All Points in the West and North-West By This Route For Sale at Principal Ticket Offices in New England." This railroad line runs "from New York to Chicago."
Fast Line, Cincinnati Express, New York Express, and Pacific Express advertisement
Image | 1870 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping advertising Fast Line, Cincinnati Express, New York Express, and Pacific Express railroad connections traveling between major cities such as Boston, Albany, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
Fairfield County (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 Fairfield County published on August 31, 1820. Each list of taxes was signed and published by the Ohio state auditor and circulated in newspaper publications as required by law.
City of Wilmington brochure
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1871 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A brochure entitled "The City of Wilmington, Illinois. Its Natural Advantages and Business Attractions" published in March 1871. This brochure is "dedicated to the public by its Mechanics and Business Men" and includes various articles on manufacturing, grain, education and a map of Wilmington.
Third Battalion Reception and Ball program
Multi-Page Item | 20 pages | 1903 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A program entitled "Souvenir Programme, Reception and Ball give[n] by the Third Battalion, 7th Infantry I.N.G. at Armory" on Saturday evening, Dec. 12, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes advertisements for military clothing and cigars.
Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations," advertising the organization's preferred candidates in the primary election on March 18, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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 Western News, vol. 2, no. 2
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 July 1877, includes various advertisements, articles, and local news. 2 copies.
The Southern Star, vol. 9, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1880 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An amateur journal entitled "The Southern Star," published in Washington, D.C. and edited by H. H. Eppley. This issue, published in January 1880, includes various advertisements, articles, and poems.
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 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...
Price list of Socialist campaign literature
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A "price list of campaign literature" containing orders of leaflets, books, and pamphlets issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois.
Vote yes for a forest preserve district for Champaign County poster
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster encouraging citizens to "Vote Yes for the Formation of a Forest Preserve District for Champaign County," Illinois circa 1935. 2 copies.
Social Welfare in Government
Multi-Page Item | 36 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “Social Welfare in Government,” by La Rue Brown and edited by Marion Banister for the Democratic National Committee. This work covers the history of President Woodrow Wilson's contributions to social welfare and their impact on child labor and women's suffrage. Brown and Banister explain the demise of the Democratic Party's successes with the Republican ...
Judge Richard Mills postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1976 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard of Judge Richard Mills promoting his campaign "for Appellate Judge 4th District of Illinois Republican" and "proven Appellate Court experience" in the election of 1976. This postcard was photographed and published by Dave Beatty Studios.
Mudd, Hughes & Co., Produce & Commission Merchants trade card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A trade card entitled "Mudd, Hughes & Co., Produce & Commission Merchants," advertising for H. T. Mudd, G. L. Hughes, and Alexis Mudd in St. Louis, Missouri, undated.
Alumni Association Interviews
Audio | 1946 | WILL Sound Recordings (Digital Surrogates)
Vote for Bruce A. Campbell for Illinois State Treasurer leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet promoting Democratic candidate Bruce A. Campbell for Illinois State Treasurer in 1938. This document asks "Why should you vote for a 'Payroll Hog' like Louie E. Lewis?" in order to suggest that voters should support Campbell instead.