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An unidentified woman in a dark dress looks mournfully to the side of the camera during a portrait sitting.

An unidentified man sits for a portrait wearing a bow tie.

The grave of James A. B. Butterfield stands in Riverside Cemetery at Oregon, Illinois. Butterfield served as a corporal in the Second Illinois Cavalry and died on May 6, 1865, from injures suffered at the explosion of the SS Sultana, the largest…

The grave of John E. Snyder is located in Riverside Cemetery in Oregon, Illinois. Snyder fought and died at the Battle of Shiloh, Tennessee on April 28, 1862. On verso: "John E son of ? & M. L. Snyder (brother of Kate Snyder) Died in hospital at…

Corporal James A. B. Butterfield of Oregon, Illinois, poses for a portrait in his Second Illinois Cavalry uniform.

The Burkhalter family men pose for a family portrait. A large majority of the group lived in Pennsylvania, including James L. Burkhalter of Galesburg, Illinois (second from left). James's parents, David Burkhalter (1809-1890) (perhaps in the center)…

Emily Bush's grave sits near other tombstones along the side of a road.On verso: "An old citizen of Spfd, Mo, Mrs. Emily Bush's grave, with flowers."

Roger D. Bridges (far left) stands with (l-r) Illinois Governor Jim Thompson, an unknown man, Tom Schwartz, and Ralph Newman for a group photo.Photo dedication "For Roger Bridges from Jim Thompson '85."

Four men receive certificates of recognition from the Springfield Urban League. From left to right: Negil McPherson, pastor Zion Baptist Church; Will Briggs, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, District 186; Roger Bridges; and Gus Stevents, Sangamon…

Karen Bridges stands for a portrait inside her home.

The Blackford family gathers at the family homestead on Water Street in Findley, Ohio for a portrait. On verso: "From left to right. In Windows: cousin Tutie (Letitia), Aunt Win. Mrs. Jason B., Cousin Mama B. On step: Uncle Dick B holding George,…

Mary S. Barrickman Rowe stands behind a picket fence at her family's home and dairy farm, Fairhaven, while an unidentified person stands on the front porch.

Two unidentified women pose for a portrait behind a small fence.

Two unknown women and two unknown men gather for a group photo. On verso: "Unidentified - related to Banks or Farrell families of Fulton Co Illinois (in N. B. Banks book)[.]"

Two unknown men in heavy coats stand behind a chair for a portrait.On verso: "Unidentified - related to Banks or Farrell families of Fulton, Co Ill (in N. B. Banks book 1984)."

An unidentified man sits on a wooden chair for a portrait. On verso: "Unidentified - related to Banks or Farrell families of Fulton Co. Ill. (See N. B. Banks book 1984)[.]"

Ann Elizabeth Mercer sits for a portrait on her twenty-fifth birthday in 1879.

Two unidentified children pose for a portrait.On verso: "Unidentified related to Banks or Farrell families of Fulton Co. Ill. (See N. B. Banks book 1984)."

Six unidentified men sit for a group photograph.

An unidentified boy stands next to a chair holding a bagOn verso: "Unidentified - related to Banks or Farrell families of Fulton Co Ill. (See N. B. Banks book)[.]"

Nathaniel Butler Banks sits for a portrait.

Sarah Margaret Mercer poses for a portrait. She was born in 1857 in Lewiston, Fulton County, Illinois, and later moved to Whiting, Kansas, where she passed away in 1937. On verso: "1875 Aunt Mag"

Nellie Mercer poses for a portrait as a toddler.

James Boone sits for a portrait wearing a dark suit.

A cowgirl sits on a horse with her hand on her holster.