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Register Extra: President Buchanan's message

William A. Lee income tax record

Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra: Republican and Democratic platforms

Certificate of the Justices of the Supreme Court

Free Homes for For Free Men: Speech of Hon. Galusha A. Grow of Pennsylvania

Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois asking land for landless heads of families

House of Representatives Report no. 127: Lewis Benedict

Argument of the State Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of Illinois

A. P. Field letter to Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clark County

To the Voters of the 1st Congressional District of Illinois

Charter of the Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company

Territory of Huron: Memorial of the Inhabitants of the Town of Galena, in the State of Illinois

Thomas J. Burns letter for door keeper in the House of Representatives

Journal and Register Extra: General Taylor's inaugural address

Morgan Journal Extra

Rules, By-Laws, and Regulations established by the Board of Trustees

Edwardsville Spectator, vol. 3, no. 142

Extracts From the Road Laws of Illinois

The Echo Extra

Lacon Gazette Extra

The Grand Old Party political pamphlet

Governor Small campaign letter to Mrs. P. L. Windsor

Governor Small Answers Slanderers

Tax Fakes and Budget Magic

The Most Frequent Objections to Socialism Answered

Platform of the Conference for Progressive Political Action

Democratic Party Achievements

Dr. Thompson to seek office circular

On the March with Landon and Knox, vol. 1, no. 7

The Literary Digest advertisement

Words versus Action

Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company

Governor Joseph Duncan's message

Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river

R. B. Slocumb circular letter

General McClellan's letter of acceptance and oration at West Point, and letter to President Lincoln

A bill to grant to the State of Illinois a right of way through the public lands of the United States

Sangamon and Morgan Rail Road Company circular letter

Letter of the Honorary J. Reynolds of Illinois to constituents

To the Public

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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."
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.
Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Image | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A political circular of the "Act of Incorporation of the Pike County Mutual Fire Insurance Company" created by the Illinois General Assembly and printed by I. R. Butts in Boston, Massachusetts in 1837.
Governor Joseph Duncan's message
Image | 1837 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Illinois State Register-Extra" of Governor Joseph Duncan's message "to the Senate and House of Representatives" on the Canal Fund. This document was published in Vandalia, Illinois and dated July 11, 1837.
Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1851 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A government document issued by the U. S. Senate entitled, "Resolution of the Legislature of Illinois in favor of a donation of land for the improvement of the Kaskaskia river." This resolution is dated February 24, 1851.
R. B. Slocumb circular letter
Image | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter from R. B. Slocumb to "gentlemen" encouraging voter support for his political campaign for Illinois State Treasurer. This letter was created in Fairfield, Illinois and dated March 20, 1852.
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...
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.
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.
Letter of the Honorary J. Reynolds of Illinois to constituents
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1840 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter entitled "Letter of the Hon. J. Reynolds of Illinois" to his constituents informing them of his position on the "alien and sedition laws." This letter was published in Washington City, Illinois and dated July 13, 1840.
To the Public
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1832 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Public" from Jacob M. Early explaining the controversy of John T. Stuart's political exchange with Peter Cartwright. This circular was published in Springfield, Illinois on August 9, 1832.

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