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Governor and Mrs. Green hold two children in their laps while several others sit on the floor nearby during their visit to Baby Fold.

Governor and Mrs. Green look at a picture book with a young girl lying in bed during the Green's visit to the Baby Fold orphanage in Normal.

Governor and Mrs. Green stand with several young children wearing hats during their visit to the Baby Fold in Normal.

Illinois Governor Daniel Walker speaking at a special event with Corneal Davis standing to his right.

Governor Daniel Walker and an unidentified man wave to the camera while riding in a jeep.

Governor Dwight H. Green poses for a portrait.On verso: "With Kindest Regards, Dwight W. Green."

Governor Dwight H. Green writes in a book on a child's bed while his wife, Mabel Victoria Kingston Green, and several children look on during a visit to the Normal-area orphanage.

John R. Tanner was the twenty-first Governor of Illinois, 1897-1901. He is best known for his neutrality in labor disputes involving Illinois coal mines. Tanner is buried in a large tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.

The three-story Governor Joseph Duncan Mansion in Jacksonville, Illinois, is surrounded by trees.

Governor Otto Kerner (right) meets with other Illinois state officials gathered in a room.

Governor Richard Yates, Jr. gathers with members of his party and other state leaders at the fair's grandstand in Springfield. An article related to the event and attached to the photograph verso reads, "Ill. St. Reg. 8-15-46. Governor's Day at the…

The top panel shows men watching Lady Justice attempt to walk while her legs are bound by wrapping labeled "Governor's veto of funds." The second panel shows a train approaching a man tied to the railroad tracks. The final panel features a couple…

Several former Illinois Governors pose for a portrait with four unidentified gentlemen. The sitters include John Tanner, 1897-1901 (top, 2nd from left), Joseph Fifer, 1889-1893 (top, 2nd from right), Richard J. Oglesby, 1865-1869, 1873-1873, and…

Governors Tax Commission members meet at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago. John Oglesby is seated at the far right end of the photograph.

Grace Bohart Van Acker and Clem Van Acker sit side by side for their passport photographs. On verso: "Picture taken for Passport purposes before trip to Europe."

First Lady Grace Coolidge poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress. Mrs. Coolidge signed the picture: "To Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kohlsaat with friendly greetings and sincere best wishes Grace Coolidge October, 1924."

A young Grace Doud poses for a portrait in a long dark dress with white sleeves and collar.

Grace H. Harris (third to the right) and her friends ride in two horse drawn carriages. The other carriage riders are Kate Chance, Jessie Pace, and Harris' niece, Grace Doud (far right).

Grace M. Cochran Richardson poses for a portrait. On verso: "Mrs. Elmer Richardson, Sullivan, Illinois"

Sisters Grace M. Cochran (Richardson) and Laura O. Cochran (Thompson) pose for a portrait during their childhood. On verso: "Daughters of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932)."

Grace S. Snell poses for a portrait wearing a milk maid's costume. On verso: "To dear Signor Jannotta, with pleasant recollections of his beautiful 'Alidor' from his pupil Grace S. Snell. St. Paul."