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Roger D. Bridges (far left) stands with (l-r) Illinois Governor Jim Thompson, an unknown man, Tom Schwartz, and Ralph Newman for a group photo.Photo dedication "For Roger Bridges from Jim Thompson '85."

Four men receive certificates of recognition from the Springfield Urban League. From left to right: Negil McPherson, pastor Zion Baptist Church; Will Briggs, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, District 186; Roger Bridges; and Gus Stevents, Sangamon…

Roe R. Adams stands at attention wearing his Navy uniform.

Roderick Mason poses for a portrait wearing a Culver Military Academy sports uniform.

Roderick Alexander Finlayson of Nova Scotia, an 1893 graduate of Queens College, Ontario, sits for a portrait.

Illustrated two verse song and chorus about a homesick soldier.

Cover has index of other songs, this particular sheet music presents "Rock A Bye: The Cradle Song."

Roberta Finegan sits for a portrait taken in honor of her 1st birthday. Roberta is the daughter of Kent E. Keller's sister, Ida L. Keller Finegan.On verso: "Roberta's 1st birthday. 1 yr. She had a party and rec'd a number of lovely gifts. The other…

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.…

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

Robert William Taylor of Pennsylvania, an 1893 graduate of Parsons College, sits for a portrait.

Robert Todd Lincoln replies to an unidentified correspondent that he cannot furnish an autograph of his father.

Robert Todd Lincoln signs a letter written on War Department letterhead to Senator John Sherman accepting an invitation to meet General W.T. Sherman at dinner.

Robert Todd Lincoln replies to a request from Mrs. Stuart Mosby Coleman for the names and photographs of his children and grandchildren. Lincoln understands that Mrs. Coleman is the daughter of Colonel John S. Mosby whom he "remembers very…

Robert Todd Lincoln writes the draft of a letter to Mrs. Ferguson deploring William H. Herndon's distortions and "outrages," about his father and commenting on proposals for the Lincoln home in Springfield.

Robert Todd Lincoln writes to Mr. Harrison on legation stationary declining to join a veterans' group for various reasons.

On Isham & Lincoln office stationery, Robert Todd Lincoln writes Jacob Bunn sending a check for $125 for Mary Lincoln's mortgage payment. Bunn took control of Mary Lincoln's money and served as her financial conservator.

Robert Todd Lincoln declines to sign a photograph of his father for J.L. Van Zelm. Instead Lincoln returns the photograph and sends an autographed copy of the 1894 Century Magazine article entitled "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address" for Van Zelm's son.

Robert Todd Lincoln asks Senator Horatio Wright, Chief of Engineers in the Army Corps of Engineers, to confer with A.P. Thornton of Ogdensburg, New York, regarding a harbor subject. Lincoln writes the note on a small oblong card with matching War…

Robert Todd Lincoln replies to Darwin C. Pavey regarding manuscripts of his father, most of which are not suitable for an exhibition.

Robert Todd Lincoln signs a letter written on War Department stationary to Christopher Columbus Brown agreeing to meet with Brown, a Springfield lawyer and son-in-law of John Todd Stuart, in Springfield on some business matter.