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  • Collection: William G. Stratton Collection

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Governor William Stratton, the thirty-second Governor of Illinois, 1953-1961, receives a piece of his birthday cake from Illinois secretary of state Charles Carpentier.

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William J. Stratton poses for a portrait with his two young sons, William G. Stratton and C. Kerwin Stratton. William J. Stratton served as a game warden with the Department of Agriculture (Division of Game and Fish).

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Governor William G. Stratton and his family, including dog Major, pose with Mary Hartline of the tv show "Super Circus."

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Governor William G. Stratton and his daughter Diana pose with Mary Hartline and several recordings from her tv show, "Super Circus".

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Governor William G. Stratton stands with an unidentified woman preparing tea in the kitchen of the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield.

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Governor William G. Stratton enjoys a welcome sign displayed on the bicycle of a young boy.

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Governor William G. Stratton receives a shoe shine from an unidentified man.

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Governor William G. Stratton and his wife Shirley enjoy a walk on the grounds of the Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield.

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Governor William G. Stratton gives a press briefing to the press corps in the press room.

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William G. Stratton stands at his desk with his daughters Diana and Sandra.

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William John "Billy" Stratton sits at the governor's desk while his uncle, Governor William Stratton, stands next to him,

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A cartoon of a young William G. Stratton names him the "Baby of the 77th Congress." Stratton, born in 1914, served in the United States House of Representatives from 1941-1943 and 1946-1947 as an at-large member.Image dedication: "Sincerely - with…

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A drawing depicts Governor William G. Stratton.

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Governor William G. Stratton stands behind a chair for a portrait.

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Governor William G. Stratton (far left) attends a conference with Vice President Richard Nixon (second from right) and two unidentified men. A camera flashbulb partially obcures the photo.

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Captain W. E. McCain sits at his paper-covered desk smiling for the camera.Image dedication: "To The Senator with pleasure, W. E. McCain, Captain (sc) U.S.N, U.S.D. Okinawa."

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Vernon L. Nickell poses for a portrait.Image dedication: "To my dear friend the Honorable William G. Stratton State Treasurer, with sincere regards Vernon L. Nickell."

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An unidentified woman speaks with sisters Diana and Sandra Stratton as they sit on a couch with their grandmother, Jennie Hook, and uncle, Melvin Hook, during the inauguration of their father, William G. Stratton, as State Treasurer.

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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.

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

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

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

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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 -…

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

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