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Illinois State Auditor Arthur C. Lueder sits for a portrait wearing a polka-dotted tie.Photo dedication: "To my good friend and associate William G. Stratton with expressions of high regard. Arthur C. Lueder, State Auditor."

Members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors gather for a group photo on the stairs of an unidentified building's entrance.

Senator Wayland Brooks holds his glasses while posing for the camera.Image dedication: "To 'Bill' Stratton, the baby of the house, with every good wish. Sincerely, Wayland Brooks."

Illinois State Treasurer William Stratton signs a check in the amount of $15,000,000.00 for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago while Clifford "Hap" Young, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Governor Dwight Green watch. The check…

Several congressmen meet, likely as part of a committee, including William G. Stratton (fourth from right) who served as Congressman-at-large in the Seventy-seventh and Eightieth Congress.

Sisters Diana and Sandra Stratton stand with their horse Chips at the Collins Farm, north of Morris.

Wedding photo of Diana Stratton, the daughter of Governor William Stratton, the thirty-second Governor of Illinois, 1953-1961. Diana Joy Stratton married Norman Weiskopf at St. John Lutheran Church in Springfield on September 10, 1960.

Edmund J. Kucharski, a Cook County Republican leader, poses for a portrait.Image dedication: "To Governor William G. Stratton, Kindest regards, Edmund J. Kucharski."

A nativity scene sits illuminated in front of the Governor's Mansion in Springfield. A large Christmas tree covered in lights stands to the far right.

Congressman Evan Howell holds a paper while sitting at his desk. Howell served as a United States Representative from 1941 until 1947 when President Harry S. Truman nominated him to the United States Court of Claims.Image dedication: "To my friend…

Illinois Attorney General George F. Barrett poses for a portrait in a pinstripe suit. Image dedication: "To my good friend William G. Stratton, With sincere regards, George F. Barrett."

Melvin Hook, Charles Hook, Jennie Hook, Marion (Hook) Stratton, William Stratton, and Kerwin Stratton pose for a group photo at William Stratton's inauguration as State Treasurer.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Hugh W. Cross poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit. Cross served as Lieutenant Governor from 1941-1949.Image dedication: "To my good friend Bill Stratton; With all good wishes, Hugh W. Cross."

Governor and Mrs. William G. Stratton dance alongside Secretary of State Charles Carpentier and his wife at the 1953 Gubernatorial Inaugural Ball.

The students, including a young William G. Stratton, of Ingleside School in Lake County, Illinois, pose for a school photo in 1922. Back row (l-r): Eddie Langbein, Norman Tweed, Russell Hewitt, Francis, Don Graham, Bud Lumber, Jennie Willett, Emilie…

United States Congressman Leo E. Allen poses for a portrait. Allen served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1933-1961,Image dedication: "To my good friend, Bill - Leo E. Allen, M. C."

Sandra Stratton poses for a portrait wearing a dark drape over her shoulders.

Shirley Stratton walks down an aisle wearing a lace dress at the inauguration of her husband, William G. Stratton, as Governor.

Shirley Stratton, wife of Governor William G. Stratton, stands before a mirror in an evening gown.

Shirley Stratton and the family dog, Major, sit in a living room for a portrait.

Governor William G. Stratton with his wife Shirley Stratton and daughter Diana pose with singer Julius La Rosa for a picture. Larosa autographed the photo with the message"To the Governor & Mrs. Stratton & Diane. This is indeed an honor -…

Marion Stratton looks on as her husband, State Treasurer William G. Stratton, shakes the hand of an unidentified man at the State Treasurer Inauguration.

Governor William G. Stratton poses for a portrait with his daughters, Sandra and Diana, and second wife, Shirley Stratton.

Governor William G. Stratton poses for a family portrait with his daughters, Sandra and Diana, second wife Shirley Stratton, and Major.

Diana and Sandra Stratton, daughters of Governor William G. Stratton, help their grandmother, Zula Van Wormer Stratton, and step-mother, Shirley Stratton, perpare a meal and wash dishes in the family home in Morris.