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Shoppers crowd the streets in front of Myers Brothers department store during Springfield's Dollar Day.

A uniformed Scott W. Lucas, in his capacity as Commander of the Illinois Department of the American Legion, stands between representatives of the Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Commander of Confederate Veterans Union an American…

Grace S. Snell poses for a portrait wearing a milk maid's costume. On verso: "To dear Signor Jannotta, with pleasant recollections of his beautiful 'Alidor' from his pupil Grace S. Snell. St. Paul."

A sketch features Chicago's Water Tower landmark on Michigan Avenue.

Completed in 1964, Marina City consists of an entire Chicago city block, including residential and commercial buildings along the Chicago River.

An etching from James Swann, a Midwest printmaker.

Everett M. Dirksen sits for a portrait.Photo signature: "To my friend and colleague Bill Stratton, with best wishes, Everett M. Dirksen."

Everett M. Dirksen, member of the United States House of Representatives, poses for a portrait.Photo dedication: "To Honorable Evan Howell with best wishes, Everett M. Dirksen M.C."

Albert E. Ross, the brother of Adeline "Addie" Ross Alkire, poses for a portrait. On verso: "A. E. Ross to A. H. R., May 27, 1864."

Seven verse song sung to the tune of "California Brothers" about the death of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth.

Song in support of Franklin Delano Roosevelt that he will see the nation through the Great Depression. Cover shows picture of F.D.R. along with a hand written note: "To Henry Horner, governor state of Illinois, Best Wishes. Allen Summers." Dated…

Bill Puterbaugh sits in Hector Honore's (standing) car "Black Deuce", sponsored by Bardahl, at the Knox County Fairgrounds, Knoxville.

Sue composes a lengthy letter to a friend lamenting Lincoln's death and calling him "Liberty's staunchest defender and nature's noblest creation." She describes the mourning she sees around her and voices regret that Booth was not taken alive.

Portrait of George Griswold, of White Hall, in his military uniform. Griswold served in the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and died of an illness several months after the Battle of Shiloh.

Portrait of George Griswold, of White Hall, who served in the 61st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, and died of an illness several months after the Battle of Shiloh.

William R. Morrison stands in front of a pastoral backdrop during a portrait session.

William R. Morrison sits for a portrait wearing his military uniform. On verso: "Age 37, just recovered from wounds received at Battle of Fort Donelson, Tenn."

Henry C. Wicker, a freight agent for the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, poses for a portrait.Portrait dedication: "Faithfully Yours H. C. Wicker."

An unidentified Monticello Female Seminary student sits in a hammock with papers and a book in her lap.

In order to pay an outstanding debt of $1000 to his brother, John T. Stuart, Robert Stuart gives written authorization to assign his portion of the future inheritance from their father's estate to John in order to satisfy the debt.