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A large crowd cheers for Grover Cleveland, lending their support for a possible third nomination for president in 1904.Alton B. Parker, a New York judge, ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1904 against newspaper tycoon William R.…

Governor Edward F. Dunne ushers two girls named "Initiative" and "Referendum" to a second man depicting the Illinois State Senate. This man is holding an apple labeled "Approval," while a third man representing the Illinois House of Representatives…

A woodcut shows the home of Captain Benjamin Godfrey, the founder of Monticello Female Seminary. The house included a second story balcony and two chimneys on the front of the building upon completion in 1833.

A woodcut shows the Godfrey Congregational Church featuring a columned entrance and steeple.

An advertisement for women to apply for membership in the World Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), Land Service Committee. Established in England in 1885 to advocate for social and economic improvement for women, the YWCA became the largest…

Illustrated four verse song. Lyrics depict a soldier's experience fighting while thinking of his lover at home. Color portrait of a woman above lyrics and American flags in the upper corners with "Liberty and Union Forever" between.

Eight verse song sung to the tune of "The Raging Canal." Lyrics depict a woman's story of falling in love and being rejected by her lover, leading her to commit suicide.

Song celebrating Union general Franz Sigel and his division of German volunteers.

Ten verse song and chorus sung to the tune of '"The Gay and Happy.'" "Composed by J. S. Conklin, Company A, Engineer Reg't." Lyrics depict Illinois army Volunteers singing about pride and happiness to fight for the Union army under Henry Halleck and…

Workers pose for a picture at the Dashiell Motor Co. service building at "26 and Wabash" in Chicago. The following names are written on the photograph: "Smitty," "Andy Stuckey," "J. Philpott," "Paul Thompson," and "Morris Johnson."

Seven verse song sung to the tune of "The Storm." Lyrics depict soldiers in battle and public support for the men fighting. Decorative border with faces in each corner.

A woodcut shows a fountain on the Monticello Female Seminary grounds.

Two members of the Flying Valentino's Circus Act perform on the trapeze.

Six verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict United States flag as a rallying point for soldiers fighting during the Civil War. Black decorative border.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict United States flag as a rallying point for soldiers fighting during the Civil War. Color cover image depicts soldiers embarking on boats with Confederate fort in background.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus: Lyrics depict the American flag as a symbol of unity. Color cover image depicts soldier raising American flag in front of bloody soldiers and armaments.

An advertisement from the American Red Cross honors the ultimate sacrifice made by three World War I soldiers. Merle David Hay, Thomas Francis Enright, and James Bethel Gresham were the first American soldiers killed in action in France during World…

During Reconstruction, these men were the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Congress, House and Senate: (top left) Robert C. De Large, M.C. of S. Carolina; (top right) Jefferson H. Long, M.C. of Georgia; (bottom left) U.S. Senator, Hiram…

William Jennings Bryan campaign song for 1900 election. Cover depicts portrait of William Jennings Bryan and a drawing of justice.

A woodcut shows the November 4, 1888, fire as it destroys the main Monticello Female Seminary building.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict a woman seeking a husband and presenting herself as an item for auction. Color cover image depicts a woman on stage waving an American flag.

Three verse song: "As sung by the Empire Glee Club." Lyrics depict happiness of heaven. Decorative border around text.

Three verse song sung to the tune of "Red, White, and Blue." Lyrics depict respect for George Washington and his legacy as inspiration for soldiers in battle. Decorative border depicting battle on land and on sea.

A farmer complains to Uncle Sam about political corruption in Washington, D.C. declaring farmers are beginning to support a third party candidate. In the lower panel Uncle Sam shows the farmer two voting booths labeled "For Governor- A Candidate with…

Five verse song with ornamental border. Advertisement above song reads, "Obtain by all means the companion for this song, the 'Song of the Farmer.'" Lyrics depict young boy looking for and finding work as a farmer's boy.