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

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

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

A group of young girls wearing white dresses and one boy pose for a group photograph while surrounded by American flags on the ground and next to the paintings on the back stone wall.

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

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.

Several members of the Keller family sit for a group portrait.

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

Berra D. Ackley poses for a portrait.On verso: "To Lolle Bixby. Never forget our walk in Charrute."

Four unidentified women stand behind a panel painted with flowers.

H. Hartwell sits for a portrait wearing a plaid tie.

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

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."

Mamie G. Lansdeu of Cairo, Illinois, poses for a portrait.

Andrew Cross poses for a portrait wearing a hat.

Lieutenant McGowan of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, poses in uniform in front of a tent.On verso: "Hello Rex- How is everything? I'm OK and hope you can push that appointment thru for me before June 1- Lt. McGowan,…

Elizabeth "Aunt Lizzie" Washington poses for a portrait at age 90. She was a slave at Chinsegut Estate in Chinsegut, Florida, and remained at the estate after the Emancipation Proclamation. On verso: "She went over the Great Divide a few months ago."

A Keller family girl plays outside with a cat. On verso "We are all well and happy. Let us hear from you often dad will tell you the news."

A young Keller family child dresses in an Indian costume.

A Keller family child wears a clown costume while standing with their foot on a ride-on toy. On verso "R.O.W. Clown."

Roberta Finegan, aged 2 years, 1 month, holds a book while smiling for the camera.

A little girl dressed in a coat and bonnet stands next to a park bench.On verso: "Eloise, niece of Kent E. Keller."

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.…

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."

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