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An exterior view shows the Colonel George Davenport home in a state of ruin.On verso: "Col. Davenport old home at R. I. Arsenal. The place where he was slain."

An exterior view shows the the home of George Davenport after restoration. On verso: "Davenport House, Rock Island in 1958"

George E. Walker, the first sheriff of LaSalle County and an Indian interpreter during the Black Hawk War, poses for a portrait. On verso: "George E. Walker First Sheriff La Salle Co."

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.

Congressman Evan Howell holds a paper while sitting at his desk. Howell served as a United States Representative from 1941 until 1947 when President Harry S. Truman nominated him to the United States Court of Claims.Image dedication: "To my friend…

Illinois Attorney General George F. Barrett poses for a portrait in a pinstripe suit. Image dedication: "To my good friend William G. Stratton, With sincere regards, George F. Barrett."

Portrait of George Griswold, of White Hall, who served in the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, and died of an illness several months after the Battle of Shiloh.

Portrait of George Griswold, of White Hall, in his military uniform. Griswold served in the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and died of an illness several months after the Battle of Shiloh.