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Civil Engineering student Stephen Frank Balcom of Edgewood poses for a portrait. Balcom graduated from Illinois Industrial University in 1875.

Calvin Pai, a student at Illinois Industrial University, sits for a portrait.

Law student O. S. Wiley of Mason, Michigan, poses for a portrait. Wiley graduated from Illinois Industrial University in 1874.On verso "O. S. Wiley, Law Class '74, Ann Arbor, Michigan."

An Illinois Industrial University student identified as "Craig" poses for a portrait.

Chemistry student William Clarence Pollock of New Castle, Pennsylvania, poses for a portrait. Pollock graduated from Illinois Industrial University in 1875.

Literature and Science student John Larke Pierce of Canaan, Connecticut, poses for a portrait. Pierce graduated from Illinois Industrial University in 1874.

Agricultural student Frederic Lewis Hatch of Spring Grove poses for a portrait. Hatch graduated from Illinois Industrial University in 1873.

Illinois Industrial University Literature and Science student George Frederic Kenower of Carlyle poses for a portrait. Kenower graduated from the university in 1875.

An Illinois Industrial University student identified as "Fisher" poses for a portrait.

William S. Pickrell, a military studies student at Illinois Industrial University, poses for a picture. The Mechanicsburg, Illinois, resident graduated from the school in 1874.

An Illinois Industrial University student identified as "Cox" poses for a portrait.

An Illinois Industrial University student identified as "Day" poses for a portrait.

Simeon Volney Robbins, a mechanical engineering student at Illinois Industrial University, poses for a portrait.

Mamie G. Lansdeu of Cairo, Illinois, poses for a portrait.

Andrew Cross poses for a portrait wearing a hat.

Berra D. Ackley poses for a portrait.On verso: "To Lolle Bixby. Never forget our walk in Charrute."

Lieutenant McGowan of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, poses in uniform in front of a tent.On verso: "Hello Rex- How is everything? I'm OK and hope you can push that appointment thru for me before June 1- Lt. McGowan,…

Elizabeth "Aunt Lizzie" Washington poses for a portrait at age 90. She was a slave at Chinsegut Estate in Chinsegut, Florida, and remained at the estate after the Emancipation Proclamation. On verso: "She went over the Great Divide a few months ago."

A Keller family girl plays outside with a cat. On verso "We are all well and happy. Let us hear from you often dad will tell you the news."

A young Keller family child dresses in an Indian costume.

A Keller family child wears a clown costume while standing with their foot on a ride-on toy. On verso "R.O.W. Clown."

Roberta Finegan, aged 2 years, 1 month, holds a book while smiling for the camera.

A little girl dressed in a coat and bonnet stands next to a park bench.On verso: "Eloise, niece of Kent E. Keller."

Roberta Finegan poses for a portrait wearing a winter coat. Roberta is the daughter of Kent Keller's sister, Ida Keller Finegan.On verso: "Dear folks, Here's our girl at 2 1/2 yrs. We are well & busy. Roberta has had bushels of fun with her doll.…

Kent Keller, aged 26 months, stands for a portrait in overalls and a hat.On verso: "I'm going to be Senator some day. Kent Keller about 26 mo. old."