Joseph Proctor writes to his brother John, about the state of Americans in England on the eve of the Civil War. Proctor is pro-Union. He informs his brother that the English government proposes a "strict new treaty" and will likely find "some…
Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brothers: "You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home. I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, so you see I shall only be able to stop one week in…
Joseph Proctor write to his father and brothers from "the Bonnie North, Englands divided Isle" Proctor recounts his tour of the Highlands and his plans to go to Cottage in mid-November. Proctor discusses the activities of his agents. He plans to…
Joseph Proctor writes his father and brother that he and Lizzie are enjoying good fortune. His engagement ends that evening and they plan to leave for Ireland at 10 PM on a steamer. Proctor states that his performances have been well received and…
Joseph Proctor tells his father and brother that it is "...necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount received for my services Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression…
Joseph Proctor gives his brother directions to copy some bills and where to find them. Proctor is preparing for Christmas with any number of balls and parties and concerts.
Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother recounting travels in Geneva and Paris, saying that he was favorably impressed by the lack of vice despite the fact that beer and wine are the common beverage. Proctor's letter is written on stationary…
Joseph Proctor recounts to his father and brother that he has had an interview with the manager of the Royal Standard Theatre where the celebrated tragedian (Phelps) is playing. The manager has indicated that Proctor can have an opening there as…
Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother telling them that their last letter was forwarded him from Chicago. He sends them a play bill from his current play and lets them know that he will be stopping in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York on…
Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brother stating that the weather was stormy his first two nights making it difficult for patrons to reach the theater. Proctor speaks of canceling and accepting engagements. He tells his father that it is fine…
Portrait of Adlai Stevenson II, who was the 31st Governor of Illinois, 1949-1953, and the grandson of Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd Vice President of the United States and a U.S. Congressman from Illinois. On verso: "2 1/2 yro."
Portrait of Elizabeth D. Stevenson, who was the granddaughter of Adlai Stevenson I, the 23rd Vice President of the United States and a U.S. Congressman from Illinois.
C.W. Price promises to pay William H. Herndon $25 at ten per cent interest. Herndon records interest and payment history on the reverse side of the note.
A nurse takes notes during a conversation with a female patient lying in a hospital bed. A baby lies next to the woman in the bed while a man stands next to them.
The Holy Family Academy, in operation fron 1895 through 1969, consists of three connected buildings with red roofs.Photo caption: "Greetings from Holy Family Academy, Beaverville, Ill."
Florence Herdman (back left) poses with her students in front of a school in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Florence dedicated her life to teaching and never married.