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The office of A. M. Thackara, Consul General in Paris from 1913 to 1924, is filled with chairs, a desk, and several bookcases.

An American flag hangs outside the old American Consulate located at 1 Rue des Italiens in Paris. The offices for the French newspaper Le Temps are at the end of the street at 6 Rue des Italiens.

An advertisement of the George Ertel Company of Quincy which boasts such products as the Ertel Baling Presses, Improved Victor Incubator and Brooder, and their Illustrated Catalogue.

Marion D. Pratt, an archivist at the Illinois State Archives and former acting Illinois State Historian, poses for a portrait.

Illinois State Historian Harry E. Pratt poses for a portrait.Harry E. Pratt was an Illinois author, Lincoln scholar, historyprofessor, executive secretary of the Abraham Lincoln Association, Illinois State Historian, and director of the Illinois…

An exterior view of the Centennial Building, in Springfield, highlights the columns on the side of the structure. The building was originally named to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Illinois' statehood and was later renamedthe Michael J. Howlett…

John Stelle sits on a white mule while surrounded by veterans.On verso: "Stelle rides mule presented by Sam Plant, Murphysboro who allegedly stole a mule from Stelle in France in first world war. Plant is holding mule."

Alvin G. Fields, mayor of East St. Louis, poses for a portrait.

Illinois Secretary of State Edward Barrett stands at his desk for a portrait.

Former Lieutenant Governor of Illinois John Stelle stands at his desk shortly after taking the office of Governor. On verso: "Day Stelle took office after Horner death - Shows him issuing proclamation for 10 day observance of mourning for Horner."

An engraving of Edward Coles, second Governor of Illinois, features the political figure in a dark suit. J. Henry Brown painted the image in 1852 and Samuel Sartain later engraved it.

Stephen A. Douglas poses for a portrait in a dark suit. On verso: "This copy made by Al Von Behren, Illinois Historical Library photographer, June 1967."

Joseph Duncan, 6th Governor of Illinois, poses for a portrait. On verso: "Photograph of portrait of Governor Joseph Duncan 1794-1844. Painted by Mr. Page in New York 1840. Portrait in possession of Elizabeth D. Putman, Davenport, Iowa." Later note…

Samuel D. Lockwood poses for a portrait. Lockwood served as Illinois' third Attorney General (1821-1822), second Secretary of State (1822-1823), and a justice on the Illinois Supreme Court (1824-1848). In 1824 President James Madison named Lockwood…

Thomas Ford, eighth Governor of Illinois, poses for a portrait. The image is reproduced from an oil painting by William Camm.

United States Representative John J. Hardin poses for a portrait.Beneath photo: "John J. Hardin, born at Frankfort, Ky. January 6, 1810. Colonel of the first Illinois Volunteers. Killed at the Battle of Buena Vista, February 27, 1847."

Trees surround the State House at Vandalia. Photo caption: "State House at Vandalia. The third building at Vandalia to be used as a State House. The first building was destroyed by fire, December 9, 1823, the second building was torn down to make…

John T. Stuart looks to his right during a portrait session. On verso: "Lincoln's first law partner 1837-1841."

Stephen A. Douglas poses for a portrait after arriving in Illinois in the 1830s. On verso: "Taken when he came to Illinois."

A single-story home in Brandon, Vermont, served as the birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas. On verso: "The birthplace of Stephen A. Douglas in 1896 - Erected before 1800."

Major Murray McConnel of Morgan County poses for a portrait. McConnel served in the Black Hawk War before beginning a legal career. McConnel served as an Auditor of the Treasury under President Franklin Pierce and President James Buchanan and was…

A couple picks cotton in southern Illinois. On verso: "Cotton in 'Egypt', Alexander and Pulaski Counties, Ill. All the cotton grown in Illinois is from these two southernmost counties. Cotton is important to the economy of the area. Both hand and…

An artist depicts the street-railroad tracks that run down Commercial Avenue in Cairo.

Individuals stand along the levee wall on Ohio Street in Cairo, Illinois, in this artist's interpretation.

An artist's depiction of the banks of the Ohio River at the levee in Cairo shows a line of cars parked above the water front. On verso: "Cairo levee and water front looking south from Sixth Street. Automobile tourists are lined up on levee road…