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Song mourning the death of Lincoln.

Mixed-chorus song depicts the death of Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation of slaves. Cover depicts title on a shield surrounded by bald eagle, sun, flags, and swords.

Song dedicated to "To Mrs. May Weaver." The cover describes the words, "Our Laddie's Dead, Jem" as "uttered by one of Colonel Ellsworth's Zouaves." The first Union martyr of the Civil War, Colonel Elmer Ellsworth accompanied Lincoln on his inaugural…

On Cover: "Great scenes of Grandeur so rare, in Chicago. All nations there, and ev'ry delegate, there will celebrate, at the great World's Fair." Ornamental border. A song about Illinois and Chicago. Could have been written in anticipation of…

Patriotic song about the State of Illinois. Cover presents picture of Illinois state flag, with stars and Illinois state silhouetted near right. There also a handwritten note on cover "For the Historical Library-Ruth S. Gaudlitz-1956." On inside page…

"The Centennial Hymn" Lyrics depict God's blessing over the state of Illinois and its residents. Back cover depicts Illinois centennial flag.

Six verse song honoring Union soldiers.

Illustrated five verse nostalgic song praising a simpler, more honest time in the United States.

Published in the year Lincoln sought reelection, the song calls on loyal citzens to support the president.

Illustrated two verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States.

Illustrated two verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States.

"In memory of Abraham Lincoln , Assassinated April 14, 1865"

Two verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Cheer, Boys Cheer." Description on sheet: "Lines suggested on witnessing Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, raising the new Flag of thirty-four stars on the flag pole on the roof of…

Illustrated eight verse song sung to the tune of "James Bird" or "Dying Californian."

The cover states this is the "10th edition" of a "Song Composed and Dedicated to his Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States." Cover art depicts a Union camp and two soldiers. One soldier holds an American flag while the other…

A patriotic song for the United States of America. Dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America. Cover has a picture of American Flag.

Illustrated seven verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "Old Hundred."

Five verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States and denoucing the Confederate flag.

Six verse song honoring a regimental battle flag.

Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. waves from a convertible alongside (l-r) an unidentifed boy, State Senator Edward Eberspacher, and Shelbyville Mayor William LeCrone during a parade in Shelbyville celebrating the ground breaking for the new dam that would…

Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. holds a depiction of the Governor's Float that will appear in the Tournament of Roses parade.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Otto Kerner engages in a conversation with two men sitting on a bench during a 1960 Democratic campaign stop.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Otto Kerner signs an autograph for a woman during a 1960 Democratic campaign stop in Wayne County.