Menard contained one of the three electric chairs used for executions in Illinois. The other chairs were located at Stateville and the Cook County Jail in Chicago.
A man and a woman pose for a photo while standing in front of a voting booth. The photograph is autographed, "To my friend Adeline Jenkins from John J. Jones - Democrat Committeeman."
A large crowd watches as George Kennedy rides in a cart around Winslow, Illinois. pulled by a donkey and George Eells as the result of an election bet. The writing at the bottom of the photograph reads, "Paying an election bet, the town went for…
Eleanor Sawyer sits for a portrait in profile looking to her right. On verso: "Later: Beerbohm - Tree's discovery, Prima 'Eleanor Perry,' Eleanor Sawyer over the childhood years my 'best friend' Chicago - Magnolia (Rosemere) Emmet Beach Mackinac.…
Eleanor Marshall Dodson, commonly referred to as "Peggy" or "Peg," possibly sister to Charles E. Marshall, husband to Jennie Ewing (1868-1923), poses for a portrait. On verso: "Peggy Dodson Ewing Marshall Dodson "Peg".
Elden poses for a portrait while wearing his Navy uniform hat.On verso: "Taken when he was home on leave from Navy 1 time. 6 years ago. He was my oldest boy."
A young Effie Day Gard sits on a couch for a portrait. On verso: "Maternal grandmother Effie Sue Day Gard, b. 15 Apr 1866, dau. Will & Margaret E. (Keyes) Day, m. 3 Oct. 1883 to Jason Elmer Gard, Springfield, Ill."
Edwina Booth Grossman thanks Mr. Palmer for his kind note and accepts his offer of a private box at his theater. A small clipping of Edwin Booth has been pasted inside the note.