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United States Representative John J. Hardin poses for a portrait.Beneath photo: "John J. Hardin, born at Frankfort, Ky. January 6, 1810. Colonel of the first Illinois Volunteers. Killed at the Battle of Buena Vista, February 27, 1847."

State Senator John J. Parish of Centralia poses for a portrait.

Several politicians gather, including State Senator John Parish (standing, right) and Adlai E. Stevenson (seated, far left). The photograph is signed: "With all good wishes, Adlai E. Stevenson, Governor"

Several politicians stand around Governor Adlai E. Stevenson (seated, right) while he signs a document, including State Senator John J. Parish (standing, far left).

A small group of politicians appear, including Governor Adlai E. Stevenson (2nd from left) and State Senator John J. Parish (far right). The photograph is signed: "With all good wishes, Adlai E. Stevenson, Governor."

John J. Schneider of Fayette County sits for a portrait. Schnieder was a Democratic Representative of the 33rd District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

On verso: "John Jones came to Alton, Illinois, in 1841 and moved to Chicago in 1845. He was active in the black convention movement at the national level where he met and became a friend to Frederick Douglass. He actively promoted state conventions…