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Dale Etter, Paul Vogel, and Beulah Schacht pose for a photo with Miss Rural Electrification Joyce Adams of Tennessee.

Seven unidentified individuals pose outside of a building.

Several children pose holding small American flags.

School teacher H. Ross Etter and his students stand outside of a school house in Palmyra. On verso: "Simpson Hill School?"

Florence Evelyn Etter, Thelma Cox, and Jessie Bessie Carmichael pose for a portrait with a baby buggy. On verso: "F. Evelyn Etter with ribbon; Thelma Cox in Buggy; Jessie Bessie Carmichael."

Henry Ross Etter stands next to a rock formation during a visit to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

James Etter and his wife, Julia Florence Ritchie-Etter, pose for a portrait with their children Elfa, Eli Scott, Henry Ross, and Ola Jane. On verso: "This should be duplicated before it fades. As far as I know only picture of our grandmother Etter.…

Henry Ross Etter sits at his desk in his law office at Palmyra.

Henry Ross Etter sits in the driver's seat of a new 1915 Ford automobile in Kansas.

A young Henry Ross Etter poses for a portrait.

A drawing shows several people walking and riding in carriages in front of the residence of Richard Yates, Sr.Photo caption: "Residence of Ex Governor Richard Yates East State St. Jacksonville Ills."

A portrait drawing features Richard Yates, Sr.

A photograph collage features notable alumni of Illinois College in Jacksonville including (from left to right, top to bottom): "W. J. Bryan, 81," "Newton Bateman, 42," "R. Yates, Sr., 35," "R. Yates, Jr., 80," "Jos. N. Carter, 66," "Theod. N.…

A large crowd watches as George Kennedy rides in a cart around Winslow, Illinois. pulled by a donkey and George Eells as the result of an election bet. The writing at the bottom of the photograph reads, "Paying an election bet, the town went for…

Richard Yates, Sr., (seated) poses for a portrait with two unidentified gentlemen at his side.

Richard Yates, Sr., sits next to a floral curtain while wearing a suit and bow tie during a portrait session. On verso: "Ill. Gov. 1861-65."

Richard Yates, Sr., sits for a portrait wearing a suit and bow tie.

Richard Yates Sr., stands for a portrait wearing a suit and bow tie.

Richard Yates, Sr., sits for a portrait during his time as a United States Senator.

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (left) sits at a table with a microphone with United States Attorney General Edward Levi.

Photo Caption: "Chicago, Sept. 22 - My 'Favorite Son" - Republican Sen. Everett Dirksen puts his arm around junior Sen. Charles Percy last night at a news conference in Chicago. The colorful Dirksen, a longtime member of the Senate, said he would…

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) listens to interpreter James Atkins (left) while Illinois Senator Charles Percy waits for a response.

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) meets with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) and interpreter James Atkins (left).

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) sits down with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) and interpreter James Atkins (left) for a meeting.

Two luggage racks sit at the bottom of the beds in a guest bedroom in the Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield.