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The Federal Concert Orchestra performs under a tent in Springfield as part of a joint showwith the Federal Theatre Players. On verso: "District #6 office, 835 Main Street, Peoria, Ill.; H. C. Howard, District Supervisor; Federal Concert Orchestra,…

A father plays with his infant child while lying on the living room floor.

"I welcome you, my gallant boys, Six hundred Thousand more". "Words by the author of 'Sybelle'.

Six verse song with ornamental border: "By J. E. V., U.S. Steamer Richmond," "A parody on Lannigan's Ball." Lyrics depict battle while fighting under David Farragut described as a ball.

An aerial view shows a pond in the middle of farmland surrounding Fairfield.

An aerial view shows a flooded farmhouse with some land visible.

A small oil well operates in the lawn of a farmhouse.

Several children and some livestock roam the yard of a farmhouse in an unidentified location.

A farmer feeds pigs at a farm located near White City.

Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Charles Adkins stands in front of a brick wall wearing a sign reading "Please- I Want to be Governor!" as a woman carrying a flower labeled "Job as Gov." prepares to pass him. Current Governor Charles…

A Carrollton farm truck carrying agricultural product leads several others lining the street.

Floodwaters reach the roof line of a farm home located between Mound City and Mounds.

A wide view shows a farm that includes pens used to house livestock.

Spectators witness a large barn burning at a farm.

Staff members of the Decatur Herald and Review as well as employees of Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers gather to see off their servicemen. On verso: "Man in white suit at left is Frank M. Lindsay, Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers. Back Row - Edward E. Lindsay,…

"Sung at the funeral ceremonies of President Lincoln Buried at Springfield, ILL, May 4, 1865". Song and chorus.

Illustrated eight verse song. Lyrics depict lovers disagreement over jealousy of attention given to girl named Fanny Gray.

Fannie Castleman Eastin poses for a portrait wearing a light colored dress.

Two children sit on the base of an uprooted tree while two adults stand nearby.

A family stands in front of their automobile.

Several family members relax outdoors.