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Arthur G. Cochran of Sullivan, Illinois, poses for a portrait.On verso: "Related to Wm. G. Cochran?"

Archibald Blaine Cochran of Springfield, Illinois, poses for a portrait.On verso: "Son of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932) of Sullivan, Illinois."

Archibald Blaine Cochran of Springfield, Illinois, sits for a portrait. On verso: "Son of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932) of Sullivan, Illinois."

Archibald Blaine Cochran sits for a portrait at the age of 19.On verso: "Related to Wm. G. Cochran"

Harrington Clanahan's portrait is the focal point of an 1898 New Year's greeting.Photo caption: "With the wish that 1898 may be to you a Happy New Year, I am, Yours truly, Harrington Clanahan."

Quida J. Chott of Cook County sits for a portrait. Chott was a Republican Representative of the 4th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.Photo dedication: "Yours Truly, Q. J. Chott, 4th District"

George T. Buckingham, the First Assistant Clerk for the 36th General Assembly of Illinois, sits for a portrait.

Julius A. Brown of Monticello, Piatt County, sits for a portrait. Brown was a Republican Representative of the 30th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Francis A. Brokoski of Cook County sits for a portrait. Brokoski was a Republican Representative of the 3rd District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Richard G. Breeden of Tennessee, McDonough County, sits for a portrait. Breeden was a Republican Representative of the 27th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

James Oscar Anderson of Oquawka, Henderson County, sits for a portrait. Anderson was a Republican Representative of the 24th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Charles A. Allen of Vermilion County sits for a portrait. Allen was a Republican Representative of the 31st District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Shoppers wait outside of Roland's department store at 7:45 a.m. during Dollar Day in Springfield.

Shoppers participate in Dollar Day at Springfield Dry Goods.

Shoppers crowd the streets in front of Myers Brothers department store during Springfield's Dollar Day.

A severely damaged car sits on Sixth Street with a dummy passenger lying partially ejected through the windshield. The display served as a caution about dangerous driving practices. A sign on the side of the car reads "Who's next?"

Residents line up for food and drinks at an event next to a parking lot, possibly the annual Plae Dae Picnic sponsored by the Manufacturing Council.

Several men sit and have a drink at an unidentified event.

Ray Page (center) sits and eats with a group of Springfield Association of Commerce and Industry men enjoying the Plae Dae Picnic sponsored by the Manufacturing Council.

Springfield Association of Commerce and Industry members watch a trampoline demonstration while wearing straw hats during the annual Plae Dae Picnic sponsored by the Manufacturing Council.

Springfield Association of Commerce and Industry members eat at tables while enjoying the annual Plae Dae Picnic sponsored by the Manufacturing Council.

Henry H. Bolz, Charles J. Keller, F. R. Henrekin, and Robert B. Irwin study a map during a meeting to discuss ordnance plant problems.

Dr. Francis Wenzel stands in front of the Springfield Rural Urban Clinic Dental Department, located at 1030 S. 6th Street, with a group of Springfield teachers including Sister Ernestine Cronin (next to Wenzel), Sister Marylin Brennan (SHA '50), as…

Several men ride in a convertible as part of the motor caravan down Sixth Street to the State Fair Grounds during Springfield Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Mayor Nelson Howarth (left) stands with the newly crowned "Miss Springfield Day" Susan Boucher, as well as runner-ups Myrna Canaday (far right) and Marilyn Vose (2nd from left). Governor William G. Stratton presented the cup to the winning…