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J. Thoman writes to his sister, Henrietta Thoman of Crestline, Ohio, regarding Lincoln's assassination. He recounts that when a soldier told a citizen that Lincoln was dead, the citizen said "Good." He describes other aspects of Washington in…

Lyrics depict United States flag as a rallying point for soldiers and inspiration for courage while in battle.

Dr. Frank P. Norbury poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit and glasses.

State Senator Arthur J. Bidwill poses for a portrait in profile.

A Pullman Company disclaimer to their passengers stating, ". . . not smoking where it will annoy others in parlor cars and open sleeping cars will be appreciated." The cartoonish scene depicts a gentleman smoking and several annoyed passengers.

The Pullman Company warns its passengers that "CARD SHARKS can beat any honest player." The humorous broadside depicts a hand holding five aces and shows two common methods of cheating: cupping cards and hiding a card up the sleeve.

Large crowds surround the airship America as it stands partially under its hangar.

Lieutenant Governor John Chapman crowns Mrs. Illinois 1956.

Lewis Clover poses on a couch during a portrait session.

The newly appointed federal judge, the Honorable Samuel Alschuler, sits for a portrait wearing his judge's robes.Photo caption: "New portrait of United States Circuit Judge. Here is an especially posed portrait, and a good one too, of Judge Samuel…

Portrait of Frederick Eckard, the only son of Elanor M. Eckard.

Sun shines through the center of French Canyon at Starved Rock State Park.

The closed doors to the Illinois and Michigan Canal lock at Marseilles, Illinois, help boat traffic move safely. On verso: "The Illinois and Michigan Canal extends from the South Branch of the Chicago River in the city of Chicago to the Illinois…

A farmer feeds several two week old White Pekin ducks at the University of Illinois poultry farm.

People wait in line to conduct business at the State Automobile Department in Springfield, Illinois. As the use of automobiles grew rapidly, and the need for durable hard-surfaced roads across the state was realized, business increased dramatically.

Heavy mining equipment strips coal from the surface of a mine located west of Danville.

Several men check on clocks in the "Big Ben" timing room inside the Western Clock Company in Peru. The company originated in 1885 under the technological innovation of Charles Stahlberg, and after several name changes (United Clock Company, Western…

Several men on the mine rescue team wear oxygen masks while carrying a stretcher outside the Shaft House at the Calumet-Hecla Mines in Calumet, Michigan.

A herd of cattle stand outside a dairy farm building.

Several tractors line the Avery Company production floor. The Avery Company was established by Robert Hanneman Avery in Peoria in 1877.

Four African American children and their parents stand in the yard of their home. Two of the children sit on top of a horse pulling a farming tool.

Farm workers place oats into harvesting equipment.Photo caption: "Pitching sheaves of oats to the thrasher, showing automatic feeder and band cutter, Ill."

Workers pick strawberries from a field near Joppa, Illinois.