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An unknown girl leans on an armrest during a portrait sitting.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus praising men fighting for the Union. Note on sheet: Subject: "Sung with great applause by Miss Fannie Denham."

A postcard showing Charles S. Deneen and his escort on horseback next to a carriage of women entering Camp Lincoln.

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict soldier's experience on the battlefield. Color cover image depicts troops in battle.

A song about a sibling wanting to know of how soldiers fought in battle and letting the brother know she/she will listen.

Harriet Milstead Atterberry stands for a portrait in front of an artificial tropical scene.

Nancy Ann Geoghegan poses for a portrait with her son, Merrill Geoghegan, and daughter, Jennie Geoghegan. On verso: "For Miss Grace McCubbin, Reedley, California. Mrs. N. A. Geoghegan aged 67 the 19 of next May. Merrill Geoghegan oldest son aged 23…

Lois Virginia Wilson wears two large hair ornaments while posing for a portrait.

A young Lois Virginia Wilson wears an elaborate hairstyle while posing for a portrait.

Vera Margolies thanks Edwina Booth Grossman for "sweet kindness" and "sunshine" that Grossman brought into her life, and she looks forward to seeing her soon. The letter on Hotel Westminster stationery includes its envelope.

Marie Harriman Gallery issues a press release for its exhibition entitled "Paintings by Edwin Booth Grossman: Jan. 13 - Feb. 1, 1941" held at its New York City gallery. Edwin Booth Grossmann painted landscapes and marine studies in a style derived…

Large figures of Hyrum Smith (left) and Joseph Smith (right) stand in profile in front of the Temple of Nauvoo built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nauvoo in 1836. After the Mormons were forced out of Nauvoo in 1846 due to…

A man stands in front of the home of William Wilson in Atwood.

Clark Robinson Griggs was a veteran of the American Civil War, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, and mayor of Urbana. Griggs was also instrumental in bringing what would become the University of Illinois to Champaign-Urbana.

State Representative Leland Rayson receives an Independent Voters of Illinois Award from an unidentified man.

Photo caption: "Senator Mason interviews the reception committee awaiting to greet the First Lady of Illinois on the occasion of her presentation of the Lowell B. Mason musical awards at the School for the Blind, Jacksonville, Illinois."

Illustrated four verse song. Lyrics depict soldier's homesickness. Color cover image depicts two soldiers in uniform, one facing front and the other to the back.

A note in the lower left hand corner of a pencil drawing of a balding man with a mustache reads: "Caricature of me by Massenguer made at Cafe Gallant Dec. 24, 1923." The drawing is thought to be of Edwin Booth Grossman. On the reverse side of the…

Edgar Lee Masters writes, signs, and dates his twelve line poem "Anne Rutledge".