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Statesman Samuel Witwer stands in thought at a podium.

Instrumental music. Cover image depicts a building and street scene. "Respectfully dedicated to Messrs Gage, Bro, and Drake"

A waltz. This song sheet was intended to be an official music souvenir copy. On Cover there is a lithograph of "Bird's eye view of the Cotton States and International Exposition--Atlanta, GA, U. S. A."

Instrumental music played for the World's Columbian Exposition.

Portrait of a young girl wearing a long dress with a doll in her hands.

James W. Manson poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit.

A portrait of Eliza "Lida" Jones Perham shows only her head. On verso: "Had to be before 9-1-64."

An unidentified pupil or staff member from St. Mary's School's Class of 1888 poses for a portrait in profile

Mary Stuart and Elizabeth "Bettie" Stuart pose in profile for a portrait.

Instrumental music. "To the memory of Col E. E. Ellsworth who fell at Alexandria, VA. May 24, 1861." Cover depicts portrait of Col. Ellsworth with images of him in battle and crowds at grave surrounded by flags and vines. Name Emily M. Bristol…

Instrumental music. Color cover depicts four Zouaves standing in front of troops on a field. Under images are several Unites States flags with a star in the center and eagle above. Handwritten note "Ellsworth" identifies second from right as Elmer E.…

The three-story Independent Order of Odd Fellows' Orphans' Home Administration Building in Lincoln, Illinois, is covered in ivy and surrounded by trees.On verso: "Administration Building; Please return to Dr. J. A. Lucas. Supt. I.O.O.F. House,…

A woman sits on the front porch while three young children sit on a bench in front of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' West Cottage. The West Cottage, located in Lincoln, Illinois, served as a home for young boys.

Residents attend the 26th Annual Bowen picnic.

Members of the Machine Gun Platoon, 1st Infantry, Illinois National Guard, pose for a picture on horseback and with mules.

RenViviani and General Joseph Joffre meet with a delegation of Illinois officials, including John Oglesby, the 29th and 31st Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, 1909-1913 and 1917-1921, Frank Lowden, the twenty-fifth Governor of Illinois, 1917-1921, and…

President of the Republic of Turkey, Cevdet Sunay, attends an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Ceremony at the grave of President John F. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery. Host of the ceremony is Major General Curtis J. Herrick, Commanding…

Members of the Elmwood Park Electric Department stand outside of their truck. On verso: "1960 Elmwood Park Electrical Department - left to right Bingle & taken on Diversey near Sunset Drive on the north side of town."

Portrait of an infant girl.

An invigorated Democratic donkey smiles while looking at a heart with Adlai E. Stevenson II's face hovering over it.Cartoon dedication: "To Adlai Stevenson with Best Regards, Kendall Vintroux."

Lyrics depict 600,000 men leaving their daily lives to join United States military during the Civil War.