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Harry Boone Wilson sits for a portrait wearing a suit with a white tie.

An unidentified woman in a dark dress leans on a table during a portrait session.

Illustrated eight verse song sung to the tune of "James Bird" or "Dying Californian."

George Wilson poses for a portrait showing a small beard under his chin.On verso: "Mazie's grandfather."

Eustace Wilson leans against a hand-railing while posing for a portrait.

Two songs bound together. Second song: "Do They Still Think of Me at Home." Lyrics of "Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still" depict man remembering and missing the woman he loves. Lyrics of "Do They Still Think of Me at Home" depicts singer away from…

"Wurzel's Liberty Song" Song depicts slaves looking forward to their liberation.

The tall, thin commercially sold ledger book with lined entries for each day contains sporatic entries for 1865, 1869, 1871, 1874, and 1879-80. Early entries describe going to Springfield in December 1865 to visit Lincoln's Tomb; staying at Chenery…

Gov. Richard Yates writes to Amos Tuck on State of Illinois Executive letterhead regarding Copperheads and noting: "in every part of our state they are organizing armed with rifles & revolvers - assassinations, shootings, etc. are not infrequent…

A certification of electors for President and Vice President is signed by Illinois Gov. Richard Yates and Sectrary of State O.M. Hatch. The certificate is stamped with a raised seal of the State of Illinois.

Postcard photograph of the "Deck Force," on U.S. Torpedo Boat Destroyer "Bainbridge" at Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Margaret "Maggie" Baber poses for a portrait wearing a blouse with a ribbon on the collar.

A young Asa Epperson stands for a portrait wearing a buttoned jacket, pants, and boots.

James Bradford Lincoln receives this receipt for the $24.20 he paid in an execution against Joseph Miller and Edward Aller. Another partial document is located on the reverse of this receipt.

Instrumental music. "Respectfully dedicated to the First Battalion, Illinois Naval Militia, B. M. Shaffer, Lieut. Comdr. Com'dg" "Played by Sousa's Famous Band and all leading bands in the U. S." Cover image depicts a photograph of the Battleship…

Photo caption: "A historic day for the C&M - July 1, 1933; the first boat is loaded at Havana. Had this idea not evolved and been successful, the C&IM would likely not exist today. The early coal boats were self-propelled, rather than barges…

Photo caption: "Those responsible for the Havana coal dumping facility strike a rather unconcerned pose at Havana on July 1, 1933, the first day of operation for the plant. From left: R. W. Putnam, W. C. Hurst, Leathem D. Smith, John Gilchrist,…

Two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Cheer, Boys Cheer." Description on sheet: "Lines suggested on witnessing Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, raising the new Flag of thirty-four stars on the flag pole on the roof of…

Four verse drinking song sung to the tune of "Ben Bolt."