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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.
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.
The Independent Democrat, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1843 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "The Independent Democrat" created by Lyman Trumbull, Esq. offering legal and political advice. This issue was published in Springfield, Illinois on March 20, 1843.
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.
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.
Public Meeting at Galena
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Public Meeting at Galena" describing the meeting in support of Benjamin Mills's candidacy for Congressman. This meeting was held on July 18, 1834 in Galena, Illinois.
To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To the Electors of the Third Congressional District of the State of Illinois" possibly published in Galena, Illinois in 1834. Benjamin Mills responds to an accusation from a handbill, claiming it "utterly false."
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...
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.
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 Sheriff Garrett Elkin encouraging support for his re-election as sheriff. This circular is dated July 25, 1834.
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.
To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To the Democracy of Menard and Cass Counties," a speech presented by Thomas L. Harris. Harris addresses the controversy between Democrat candidates Maj. George Miles and Mr. Engle.
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.
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.
Letter of Judge Breese to the Democratic Association of Jacksonville
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1840 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter entitled "Letter of Judge Breese to the Democratic Association of Jacksonville" sent from Shelbyville, Illinois encouraging party support in the upcoming election. This document is dated October 16, 1840.
Proclamation of Governor Yates
Multi-Page Item | 3 pages | 1862 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "Proclamation of Governor Yates" issued by Governor Yates, requesting a military draft for "nine regiments of infantry" in Illinois. This circular includes a letter addressed to President Lincoln from Governor Yates in Springfield, Illinois advocating a better military policy to effectively win the Civil War. This letter is dated July 11, 1862.
General McClellan's letter of acceptance and oration at West Point, and letter to President Lincoln
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1864 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular published by E. P. Patten in New York City presenting two letters from General McClellan. The first, "General McClellan's Letter of Acceptance together with his West-Point Oration" was addressed on September 8, 1864 and the oration on June 15, 1864. The second, "General McClellan's Letter to President Lincoln" was written in Virginia at the Headquarters for the Ar...
The President and the Crisis, or an Appeal to the Candid of the Democratic Party
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1864 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular printing of "The President and the Crisis, or an Appeal to the Candid of the Democratic Party." This article is from the "Hartford Daily Courant, Saturday, Oct. 8th, 1864" in which Teutonia describes General McClellan's failure in the Civil War.
By-Laws of the Robison Guards, Co. K, 4th Reg. I. N. G., at Ellisville, Ill.
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1866 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "By-Laws of the Robison Guards, Co. K, 4th Reg. I. N. G., at Ellisville, Ill." created by the Robison Guards and printed by Herald Print in Prairie City, Illinois circa 1866.
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.
Crowds celebrating Independence Day
Image | 1962 | College of Fine and Applied Arts: Teaching CollectionImage view: General view
Parable of the Water Tank
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Parable of the Water Tank" by Edward Bellamy and issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document is an excerpt of chapter twenty-three from Equality.
Abstract of the Seventh Census report
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1851 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet (pages uncut) entitled "Abstract of the Seventh Census: A Report of the Superintendent of Census" published by the United States Census Office in Washington, D.C. on December 1, 1851. This report was possibly included in the publication of "The Congressional Globe - Extra.
German circular in St. Clair and Monroe County
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1848 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A German circular entitled "An die Deutschen Demokraten in St. Clair und Monroe County" and signed by Ein deutcher Demokrat" on July 28, 1848. 2 copies.
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.
Steuben Society of America German circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A German circular created by the Political Committee of the Steuben Society of America, dated August 14, 1924.
The Illinois Democrat, vol. 1, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1958 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A printed work of a political news publication entitled, "The Illinois Democrat" published by the Democratic Federation of Illinois and printed by Star Times Publishing Company in Staunton, Illinois in April 1958. This issue includes various articles about Democratic Party activity in Illinois. A postage stamp displays distribution information of this publication to Troy, Il...
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 August 1959, includes various news articles and editorials.
Questionnaire on the Illinois Old Age Assistant Law
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "Questionnaire on the Illinois Old Age Assistance Law" published by the Department of Public Welfare, Division of Old Age. This document presents nineteen questions and answers to legislation which grants "assistance to the aged persons in Illinois.
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 June 5, 1959, includes various news articles and editorials.
Democratic Federation of Illinois Digest, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1958 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A newsletter entitled "Democratic Federation of Illinois Digest" published by the Democratic Federation of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. This issue is dated April 1958 and includes various articles on the Illinois Democratic Party and annual convention.
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.
On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 5
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 September 19, 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 May 1, 1959, includes various news articles and editorials.
Davenport City Council proceedings
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A county government record of Davenport City Council proceedings on November 27 and December 4, 1935 and published by Official Reporter, Robert L. Klauer in Davenport, Iowa.
A. B. C. of Socialism
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled, "A. B. C. of Socialism: Declaration of Principles of the Socialist Party," issued by the Socialist Party in Chicago, Illinois. This document presents the Socialist Party ideals, such as "wealth be turned over to the people to be administered for the benefit of all." These principles were adopted in July 1924.

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