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An unidentified woman stands in front of a painted backdrop while holding an umbrella behind her shoulders.

Harry Woods, the then-nominee for Illinois Secretary of State, poses for a portrait. Woods served as Secretary of State from 1913-1914.

Several businessmen gather in an office with their secretary.

A secretary takes notes at a businessman's desk. A map of Mexico hangs on the wall to their right.

A man and woman sit with a young child in an automobile next to a house.

A Keller family child stands on the front porch of a house with their caregiver, an elderly African American woman.

Theodore Roosevelt sits for a portrait during his time as the 26th President of the United States (1901-1909).

Actors Karl Pfeffer and Clara Moran pose for a portrait in their costumes for the play "Uncle Josh."On verso: "Uncle Josh=Karl Pfeffer. Aunt Minerva=Clara Moran. In play 'Uncle Josh,' Ava, Ills. March 28, 1895. Grand Success- played two nights for…

A Keller family child sits happily in a stroller.

An unidentified woman poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress while standing next to a chair.

Three unidentified women stand in front of a painted backdrop wearing dresses adorned with buttons while posing for a portrait.

Four unidentified women stand behind a panel painted with flowers.

Five gentlemen pretend to raise their guns and a sword over a card game on a saloon set.

John Holbrook of DuBois, Illinois, sits for a portrait. Holbrook was a classmate of Kent E. Keller at Southern Illinois Normal University, now known as Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

The youngest four Keller Brothers, Willie, Harris, Philip, and Kent, pose for a portrait. Kent Keller is second from the left.On verso: "Portrait of Keller brothers, ages 29, 26, 24, and 21 years, respectively."

The graduating class of 1890 poses for a portrait with Kent E. Keller (front row, center), the principal of Ava Public Schools.

A Keller family member, possibly Kent E. Keller's father Philip Jacob Keller, sits for a portrait.On verso: "Father? of Kent Keller"

A female Keller family member sits for a portrait while wearing a locket.

An unidentified female Keller family member wears a white dress for a portrait session.

A postcard from Kent Keller's sister, Ida, features an elderly Keller family member with his fishing pole and catch of the day along the Coeur d'Alene Dam, Idaho.On verso: "All is well on the Coeur D'Alene dam, having lots of fun with our kinfolks…

Roberta Finegan sits for a portrait taken in honor of her 1st birthday. Roberta is the daughter of Kent E. Keller's sister, Ida L. Keller Finegan.On verso: "Roberta's 1st birthday. 1 yr. She had a party and rec'd a number of lovely gifts. The other…

An unidentified Keller family girl sits for a portrait holding an umbrella.

Three unidentified Keller children sit on or next to a swing in an outdoor setting during a portrait session.

Kent Keller, aged 26 months, stands for a portrait in overalls and a hat.On verso: "I'm going to be Senator some day. Kent Keller about 26 mo. old."

Roberta Finegan poses for a portrait wearing a winter coat. Roberta is the daughter of Kent Keller's sister, Ida Keller Finegan.On verso: "Dear folks, Here's our girl at 2 1/2 yrs. We are well & busy. Roberta has had bushels of fun with her doll.…