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St. Louis Tripoli Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for St. Louis Tripoli Company's soap polish and Mastodon hand soap from St. Louis, Missouri. The card includes a portrait of Secretary of the Interior Carl Shurz circa 1880.
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | 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.
The Legislature in Rhyme
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside of a poem entitled "The Legislature in Rhyme" describing past political candidates for Illinois Governor in Springfield, Illinois.
Prohibition Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Prohibition Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Prohibition Party. John P. St. John was the presidential nominee and William Daniel was the vice presidential nominee. 2 copies.
What is Socialism?
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "What is Socialism?", issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document presents the definition of socialism, "what private monopoly does to us," "wage workers not the only sufferers" and the Socialist Party's "constructive program.
Twentieth General Assembly of Illinois poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster entitled "A List of the Members of the Twentieth Gen'l Assembly of the State of Illinois" including the Executive Department, Senate, and House of Representatives. The Executive Department lists officers from Springfield, Quincy, and Urbana, Illinois. This document was published by G. A. Clifford and printed at the "State Journal" Job Rooms.
German political circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1849 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular of a political address to the German people in Belleville, Illinois, discussing the revolution and government in the German States. It is signed by "Der Auschuss" and may have been written by Gustavus Koerner.
Illinois Republican News
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1959 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Republican News" edited by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This issue, dated November 1959, includes various news articles and editorials.
Attorney LeForgee's Opening Address to the Jury in the Small Trial at Waukegan
Multi-Page Item | 32 pages | 1922 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Attorney LeForgee's Opening Address to the Jury in the Small Trial at Waukegan, Friday, May 12, 1922" in which Attorney LeForgee refutes Governor Small’s involvement in stealing money from the Illinois State Treasury when he was State Treasurer in 1917-1919.
Steuben Bulletin, ser. A, no. 5
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A Steuben bulletin entitled, "I Shall Vote and Work for La Follette." This issue is a "stenographic report of a speech of former Representative Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis at the conference of representatives of American societies in German stock, held at Chicago June 6, and 7, 1924.
Non-Partisan Campaign Bulletin No. 14
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “Non-Partisan Campaign Bulletin No. 14," issued by the Non-Partisan Committee of New York State Federation of Labor (James P. Holland, Edward A. Bates, and John M. O'Hanlon). This document explains "legislative demands of organized wage workers of New York State", also known as "Plank No. 10.
On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 8
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 17, 1936, includes various articles about New Deal legislation and Republican presidential nominee Landon's campaign.
Illinois Republican News
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1959 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Republican News" edited by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This issue, dated July 1959, includes various news articles and editorials.
Facts to Remember, ser. 1, bull. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Facts to Remember: Happenings Since 1933," explaining the industrial increase and unemployment decrease since President Roosevelt's New Deal program. This document was published by the Business Men's League for Franklin D. Roosevelt in August 1936.
Thurlow Essington pledge and platform pamphlet
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “Essington’s Pledge and Platform,” which includes Illinois Gubernatorial candidate Thurlow G. Essington’s political campaign pledge, platform, and statements of support for his candidacy. 2 copies.
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.
The crushing of the Russian revolution
Multi-Page Item | 50 pages | 1922 | Digital Rare Book Collection Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
Anno septimo Georgii IV Regis. Cap. LV, An act to regulate the manner of taking the poll at elections of knights of the shire to serve in Parliament for the county of York (26th May 1826)
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1826 | Digital Rare Book Collection Great Britain
Speech of Mr. John West, one of the candidates for the Borough of Stockport, on the day of nomination, Friday, July 30th, 1847
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1847 | Digital Rare Book Collection West, John
Il traviamento politico sociale italiano : studio sintetico
Multi-Page Item | 34 pages | 1898 | Digital Rare Book Collection Arnaboldi Gazzaniga, Bernardo, 1847-1918
Crowds celebrating independence
Image | 1962 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: French.
Crowd in front of Colonial monument commemorating the French landing in Algeria
Image | 1962 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionCulture: French.
Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A "Message of the Governor of the State of Illinois. Delivered December 3, 1834" by Governor Joseph Duncan to Congress, printed by "John Y. Sawyer, Public Printer." Governor Duncan discusses various Illinois financial, commercial, and agricultural policies. On the fourth page, a newspaper clipping describes Senator Young and his involvement in Renaut's Grant.
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.
Inaugural Message of William H. Bissell, Governor of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1857 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Inaugural Message of William H. Bissell, Governor of Illinois" presented on January 12, 1857 by Governor William H. Bissell.
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.
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.
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.
St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Company circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1850 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from Joseph Gillespie and Willis Allen describing the political controversy of the Illinois Senate approving the "act to incorporate the St. Louis and Indianapolis Rail Road Company" in small Illinois towns during the 1850s.
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.
To the Voters of Sangamon County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Richard Quinton encouraging citizens to vote him as a State Representative in the upcoming election. This circular is dated June 21, 1834.
Legislative State Register Extra
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1842 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Legislative State Register--Extra" issuing Governor Thomas Carlin's message to Congress on the Illinois' financial crisis. This publication was printed in Springfield, Illinois and is dated December 7, 1842. 2 copies.
Supplement State Register
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "Supplement--State Register" issuing the Legislature of Illinois sessions on July 14 and 15, 1837. This publication was printed in Vandalia, Illinois and is dated August 4, 1837.
Quincy Whig Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled “Quincy Whig--Extra” issuing President Millard Fillmore’s annual message to the public. President Fillmore discusses foreign affairs, relations between Mexico and Texas, the national debt, and other financial concerns. This publication was printed in Quincy, Illinois and is dated December 5, 1851.
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.
St. Louis Tripoli Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1880 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for St. Louis Tripoli Company's soap polish and Mastodon hand soap from St. Louis, Missouri. The front side of the card also includes a portrait of Democratic Congressman S. S. Cox circa 1880. Cox was named ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in 1885.
Republican Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Republican Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Republican Party. Benjamin Harrison was the presidential nominee and Levi P. Morton was the vice presidential nominee.
Union Labor Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Union Labor Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Union Labor Party. Alson J. Streeter was the presidential nominee and Charles E. Cunningham was the vice presidential nominee.
Letter from Patrick Moynihan to Sophronia McNitt, December 5, 1862
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1862 | McNitt Family Papers (Digitized Content)A letter to Sophronia McNitt from Patrick Moynihan, a private in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Moynihan wrote about life in camp at Corinth, some of his thoughts on local, national, and military politics, and the deaths of some friends in the Battle of Corinth.

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