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Proposition for Locks
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A broadside entitled "Proposition for Locks" intended for acceptance from the Board of Trustees of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. This document was created in Lockport, Illinois in 1846.
Specifications of the manner of Building Waste Weirs on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1846 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A broadside entitled "Specifications of the manner of Building Waste Weirs on the Illinois and Michigan Canal: General Description" created in 1846.
Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of Building Stone Culverts on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" discussed in Lockport, Illinois circa 1844.
Specifications of the Manner of Building Locks for the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1845 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A broadside published in 1845 and entitled "Specifications of the Manner of Building Locks for the Illinois and Michigan Canal" describing the different elements of constructing the locks, such as the foundation, sheet piling, masonry, and wing walls. 2 copies within 4 pages.
Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular created by the Illinois and Michigan Canal Company entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Bridges on the Illinois and Michigan Canal." 3 copies.
Extracts From the Road Laws of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "Extracts from the Road Law of Illinois, Relative to the Duties of Supervisors, in Force" signed by County Clerk Matthew Stacy on June 22, 1852. The second copy of the poster is a variation duplicate signed by County Clerk John Trabue.
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Company lands for use
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1853 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A letter to Matthew Eagan from the Commissioners Elmer Baldwin, William Cullen, and Charles H. Sutphen informing him that "the appropriation of certain lands and lots for the use of the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad Company, has been duly filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, of the county of La Salle," Illinois, dated January 3, 1853.
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 ...
To the people of Henry County and swamp lands
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping of two articles from the "Geneseo Republic" newspaper written by James M. Allan entitled "To the People of Henry County" and "Swamp Lands" discussing the controversy over the drainage of the swamp lands in the county. Both articles are dated March 17, 1858 and June 2, 1858.
Proposition for Sections
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A broadside entitled "Proposition for Sections" describing various supplies and prices to work on the bridges. The document was signed at Lockport, Illinois on February 2, 1847.
Rules, By-Laws, and Regulations established by the Board of Trustees
Multi-Page Item | 28 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Rules, By-Laws, & Regulations established by the Board of Trustees of the Illinois and Michigan Canal...to which is added the Rates of Toll" created by the Illinois and Michigan Canal Company and printed by Plumb and Holcomb in Lockport, Illinois. This document was published in 1851.
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.
Presbyterian Young People at the University of Illinois, no. 8
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Presbyterian Young People at the University of Illinois" describing the mission of the church organization and important upcoming events such as the construction of a new church building and the McKinley Mission project in Champaign, Illinois. This document is dated May 1924.
Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1844 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A draft of a contract entitled "Specifications of the manner of constructing Sections on the Illinois and Michigan Canal" published in 1844.
An Account of the Landed Estate, House, and Other Property of Jubilee College
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "An Account of the Landed Estate, House, and Other Property of Jubilee College" written by Bishop Samuel Chase. The circular includes the original statement and an additional statement published on April 29, 1842 in Brimfield, Illinois. A floor plan for Jubilee's chapel and seminary is also included with the circular.
Illinois Central Railroad Company construction bond
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial record of the Illinois Central Railroad Company "Construction Bond of $500" in this "Provisional Certificate No. 1231." This document was created in New York on August 16, 1852 and the additional installments to be paid in 1853 and 1854.
Altgeld Hall Chimes
Audio | 1949 | WILL Sound Recordings (Digital Surrogates)
Altgeld Hall Chimes
Audio | 1949 | WILL Sound Recordings (Digital Surrogates)

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