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Charles S. Deneen (center) poses with four gentlemen at the Benton Mine Rescue Station. Illinois Mine Rescue began when Bill No. 42 was approved in the Illinois Senate on March 4, 1910. The law was written to establish and maintain mine fire fighting…

Charles E. Ford, manager of Ford's Grand Opera House in Baltimore asks (John) Malone if he would take Barrymore's part in a play entitled "Mercedes".

Charles Purcell sits at his desk with a pen in his hand.

Charles E. Purcell poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit and bowtie.

Charles E. Purcell punishes one of his children by spanking. Crumpled papers lie on the floor at his feet.

Charles E. Ross, brother-in-law of Edward Payson Kirby and Helen McClure Kirby Dwight, holds his hat while posing for a portrait.

Charles Eugene Blanchard of Michigan, an 1893 graduate of Alma College, sits for a portrait.

Illinois Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier poses for a portrait. The image is signed, "To my good friend Bob McClory, all best wishes, Charles F. Carpentier."

A table of guests, including Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier (far left) and Lieutenant Governor John W. Chapman (far right), are seated for dinner.

State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman (center) stands with Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier (far left), Lieutenant Governor John W. Chapman (2nd from left), Clerk of the Supreme Court Earle Benjamin Searcy (2nd from right), and his administrative…

Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier (standing) is recognized. State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman (seated, far right) and Lieutenant Governor John W. Chapman (seated, left of Carpentier) give their applause behind him.