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A painting shows a man walking on a road and looking at the Springfield home of Ninian Wirt Edwards in the distance.

An 1860 campaign poster titled, "Edward Everett, Our Next Vice President," features a portrait of the Constitutional Union Party candidate. Everett, a distinguished politician from Massachusetts, lost the election.

Founder of Illinois State University, Jesse W. Fell, poses with several family members for a family portrait. Standing (l-r): Jesse W. Fell, Robert Fell, Kersey Fell. Sitting (l-r):Thomas Fell, Mary Fell Hall, Joshua Fell, Rebecca Fell Case.

Several former Illinois Governors pose for a portrait with four unidentified gentlemen. The sitters include John Tanner, 1897-1901 (top, 2nd from left), Joseph Fifer, 1889-1893 (top, 2nd from right), Richard J. Oglesby, 1865-1869, 1873-1873, and…

Elmira Vandora Lillibridge Kidd, of Buckheart Township, Fulton County, wears a lace collar in a portrait drawing. Kidd was an ordained minister of a Methodist Protestant Church, wife of Jeremiah Wesley Kidd, and a mother to seven children.

An unidentified man and woman pose side by side for a portrait.On verso: "Lamblin."

Benjamin Lundy, a Quaker born in Hardwick Township, poses for a portrait. Lundy, an abolitionist, established many anti-slavery newspapers.

U.S. Congressman and Senatorial candidate, Sidney Yates (center), and the 33rd Illinois Governor, Otto Kerner (1961-1968), sit on the back of a convertible after meeting President John F. Kennedy (left), at Capital Airport in Springfield. Kennedy was…

Clifton H. Moore (center) poses for a portrait with his four brothers. Clifton was the first resident lawyer in Clinton. Clifton formed a profitable land speculating partnership with Bloomington Judge David Davis in 1848. Clifton became friends with…

John M. Palmer, a veteran of the American Civil War who served in the Illinois Senate and as the 15th Governor of the state of Illinois (1869-1873), poses for a portrait.

A drawing features John M. Palmer, a veteran of the American Civil War who served in the Illinois Senate, and as the 15th Governor of the state of Illinois (1869-1873), holding a cane. On verso: "Senator Palmer: There was no congressman who attracted…

A campaign poster for Thomas Rees, candidate for Congress, Democratic ticket, twenty-first district of the state of Illinois, features a portrait of the candidate. Rees served in the Illinois State Senate from 1902-1906. He was the publisher of The…

A circle of portraits of the members of the Reisch Brewing Co. leadership includes Frank Reisch (top), George Reisch, Sr. (top right), Joseph Reisch (bottom right), George Reisch, Jr. (bottom), Frank Reisch, Jr. (bottom left), and Frank Reisch, Sr.…

Franklin Delano Roosevelt poses for a portrait while he was a Vice-Presidential candidate on the ticket with James Cox during the United States presidential election of 1920. Although his bid was unsuccessful, Roosevelt went on to serve as the 32nd…

The children of Nicholas Ridgely, a prominent banker in Springfield, pose for a portrait.On verso: "Children of Nicholas Ridgely, from left to right: Henderson Ridgely, Mrs. James T. Jones (Jane Ridgely[)], Mrs. John H. Rea (Julia Ridgely), Mrs.…

Performers in an "Old Maids" convention, an event meant to raise money by putting on a play or musical performance, pose for a group photo. The photograph verso includes the program listing details about the event and the participants.

Lieutenant Thomas G. W. Settle, U.S.N. (center) stands in front of stratosphere balloon, A Century of Progress, while reporters and military members ask questions. Settle and Army Major Chester L. Fordney set a world altitude record during their…

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…

John H. Stelle, of McLeansboro, poses for a portrait wearing a patterned tie. Stelle served as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Illinois and as the 29th Governor after the death of Henry Horner in 1940. Photo dedication: "To a true…

Richings J. Shand, of Rockford, poses for a portrait. Shand served in the military for fifty-two years culminating in his position as Assistant Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard. Shandings reached the rank of Brigadier General.On verso:…

Richings J. Shand, of Rockford, poses for a portrait with his family, including his wife, Mary D., and his children: David, Mildred, Ida, Richings Jr., and Walter. Shand served as Assistant Adjutant General of Illinois.

Edwin Markham, an American poet and Poet Laureate of Oregon (1923-1931), poses for a portrait. The personalized message and signature at the bottom of the photograph reads, "My dear Carl Vrooman: Here I am - yours with the secret word and the…

Color portrait drawing of Wakechai, aka the "Crouching Eagle," who was a village chief of the Saukie nation located near the Mississippi River in Illinois.

Richard Yates II, the 22nd Governor of the state of Illinois (1901-1905), sits for a portrait outside a building. He was the son of Richard Yates, the 13th Governor of the state of Illinois (1861-1865).

An unidentified woman holds a fan and wears a long gown during a portrait session.