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The Grand Old Party political pamphlet
Multi-Page Item | 32 pages | 1890 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A political pamphlet from "The Grand Old Party" discussing "the Republican Record made during the nine months of Congress," published in September 1890.
Governor Small Answers Slanderers
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Governor Small Answers Slanderers" by Governor Len Small and printed by Schnepp and Barnes in Springfield, Illinois. Governor Small answers the Chicago Tribune's editorial accusations of Small stealing money from the state. A reproduction of the Chicago Tribune's article (published January 1, 1924) is included with Governor Small's response on January 15...
Tax Fakes and Budget Magic
Multi-Page Item | 11 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, "Tax Fakes and Budget Magic," a "radio address of Senator Joseph T. Robinson over the Columbia Broadcasting System on August 28, 1936." He explains "that the burden of public debt today in relation to national income is much less than it was in 1933 when the Roosevelt Administration began."
The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered," issued by the National Office of the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document lists twelve objections and answers, including those such as "socialists want to divide up," "socialism will do away with private property," "socialism is opposed to government" and "socialism won't work." 4 copies.
Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action" issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes the Socialist Party's "Program of Public Service" and "For Child Labor Amendment."
Governor Small campaign letter to Mrs. P. L. Windsor
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1923 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A campaign letter sent from Governor Len Small to Mrs. P. L. Windsor in Urbana, Illinois to encourage voter support for the ratification of "a second system of durable hard surfaced roads." This letter was printed in Springfield, Illinois and dated July 31, 1923.
Democratic Party Achievements
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1937 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "Democratic Party Achievements," an "address by Hon. James A. Farely at Toledo, Ohio, July 24, 1937" and "printed in the Congressional Record of July 26, 1937" by the United States Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Thompson to seek office circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1943 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular of a newspaper article in the Chicago Tribune entitled "Dr. Thompson to Seek Office; Can't Say Which" by George Tagge. This article explains that the former Dean of the College of Commerce of the University of Illinois, Charles M. Thompson, is considering running for office. The article was published in the Chicago Tribune on November 13, 1943 and this document i...
On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 7
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "On the March with Landon and Knox," published in Chicago, Illinois by the Republican National Committee. This issue, published October 3, 1936, includes various articles about Republican nominee ticket Landon and Knox's campaign progress and events.
The Literary Digest advertisement
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1934 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement created by The Literary Digest to the public announcing a new poll regarding the New Deal policies of the Roosevelt Administration. This notice also includes an offer of "The Literary Digest 1934 Atlas of the World with a free trial subscription for The Literary Digest" to immediate subscribers.
Words versus Action
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "Words vs. Action," "an address delivered by Secretary [of Agriculture] Wallace...Sept. 25, 1936" and published by The Fred J. Ringley Company in Chicago, Illinois.
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.
Morgan Journal Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1854 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Morgan Journal--Extra" published on November 4, 1854 in Jacksonville, Illinois. This issue contains various political articles, advertisements, and poetry.
Register Extra: President Buchanan's message
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Register--Extra" issuing a message from President Buchanan delivered in Washington, D. C. on December 8, 1857. This newspaper was published on December 14, 1857 in Pekin, Illinois.
The Echo Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1836 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Echo Extra" advertising a public meeting in Hancock County and recent election results. This newspaper was published on November 5, 1836.
Lacon Gazette Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Lacon Gazette--Extra" issuing President Millard Fillmore's message to Congress on foreign and domestic affairs and financial matters. This publication was published in Lacon, Illinois in 1857.
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.
Edwardsville Spectator, vol. 3, no. 142
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1822 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "Edwardsville Spectator" edited by Hooper Warren in Edwardsville, Illinois on February 26, 1822. This issue includes various advertisements, essays, and articles.
Territory of Huron: Memorial of the Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1828 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Territory of Huron. Memorial of Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois" created by the House of Representatives in the twentieth Congress and printed by Gales and Seaton in Washington, D.C. This publication is government document number 35 in which Huron Territory residents petition Congress to re-draw the geographic lines between Hu...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
William A. Lee income tax record
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1865 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A financial record from the United States Internal Revenue Collector's Office in Chicago, Illinois. This document includes income tax information for William A. Lee, dated September 13, 1865 and signed by the collector.
Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra: Republican and Democratic platforms
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1868 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra" presenting the Republican and Democratic Party platforms in the election of 1868. The Republican National Convention gathered on May 20, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois.
A. P. Field letter to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clark County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1833 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A letter to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clark County from A. P. Field providing "one copy of the general Laws, passed at the last session of the General Assembly of this State" to be given "to some officer in the county" for distribution. This letter was printed by the Department of State in Vandalia, Illinois and dated July 14, 1833.
To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois" providing a notice to the voters of St. Clair County on the upcoming election and William Orr's remarks on his political campaign as a result of a meeting held on October 15, 1834.
Crowds celebrating Independence Day
Image | 1962 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: French
Crowds celebrating independence
Image | 1962 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: French
Crowds celebrating independence
Image | 1962 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: French
Governor Small's Statement on Vetoing of Seven Million Dollars
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1921 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Governor Small's Statement on Vetoing of $7,000,000" published by the Illinois Executive Department in Springfield, Illinois. Governor Small discusses "the reason for the veto of the Dry Law Enforcement Appropriation" on July 5, 1921.
Illinois State Convention members list poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of "A List of the Members Composing the Illinois State Convention, Assembled at the Capitol in Springfield, Monday, June 7th, 1847, To Alter or Amend the Constitution of the State." This document includes an alphabetical list of members and their occupations.
Democrat Party election ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Election Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Democratic Party. Grover Cleveland was the presidential nominee and Allen G. Thurman was the vice presidential nominee.
Democratic Party election ticket
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Election Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Democratic Party. Grover Cleveland was the presidential nominee and Thomas A. Hendricks was the vice presidential nominee. 2 copies.
Why we are for LaFollette circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Why we are for LaFollette! Resolutions and Report of the Political Committee of the Steuben Society of America." This document explains the "resolutions of endorsement and excerpts from the Report of the Political Committee," dated August 14, 1924.
Steuben Campaign Bulletin, ser. 2, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A Steuben campaign bulletin entitled, "An Alle, die Deutsch lesen!" issued by the Steuben National Campaign Committee for LaFollette and Wheeler in New York, New York.

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