Lyrics depict soldier leaving his lover to serve as a soldier and dying on the battlefield. Cover depicts man in uniform and woman standing in a garden setting holding hands. Dedication: "To the Unknown Dead of the War."
Lyrics depict sinking of the USS Maine and the United States' response. Dedication: "Dedicated to Miss Allena Grafton of Rock Island, Ill." Cover image depicts the USS Maine (ACR-1) above two American flags.
A "Comic War Ballad," Song depicting a soldier's life in the army as told by his loved one. Cover includes lyrics and chorus. "Respectfully dedicated to E. F. Dixey, Esq."
Party guests seated at the head table include State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman's administrative officials, from left to right, Conrad F. Becker, Harold Conley, unidentified, and Gilbert Finch.
A political cartoon depicts Senate Majority Leader Scott W. Lucas riding the Democratic Party horse backwards, as he endorses both the "Economy and Heavy Spending." Image signature: "To Sen. Scott W. Lucas, with my best wishes, Carey Orr."
This image of Grant and his staff was taken during the Spotsylvania Battles that took place between May 9 and May 18, 1864. The men sit and stand in front of a tent and behind three trees. From left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Frederick T. Dent,…
A man stands in the lower left corner gesturing to a hot air balloon labeled "Hearst Balloon" carrying political candidates Hopkins and Burke in the top panel. The center panel shows the balloon falling quickly with the two men clutching at its…
Helen DuBarry writes to her mother, providing a detailed account of the assassination of President Lincoln, which Helen witnessed as a member of the audience at Ford's Theatre on the night of April 14, 1865.
Helen Davis Stevenson, granddaughter of Jessie W. Fell, the founder of the town of Normal, married Lewis G. Stevenson on November 21, 1893. Lewis was the only son of Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd Vice President of the United States and a U.S.…
Helen Davis Stevenson, granddaughter of Jessie W. Fell, the founder of the town of Normal, married Lewis G. Stevenson on November 21, 1893. Lewis was the only son of Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd Vice President of the United States and a U.S.…