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An unidentified woman speaks with sisters Diana and Sandra Stratton as they sit on a couch with their grandmother, Jennie Hook, and uncle, Melvin Hook, during the inauguration of their father, William G. Stratton, as State Treasurer.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Vernon L. Nickell poses for a portrait.Image dedication: "To my dear friend the Honorable William G. Stratton State Treasurer, with sincere regards Vernon L. Nickell."

Captain W. E. McCain sits at his paper-covered desk smiling for the camera.Image dedication: "To The Senator with pleasure, W. E. McCain, Captain (sc) U.S.N, U.S.D. Okinawa."

Governor William G. Stratton (far left) attends a conference with Vice President Richard Nixon (second from right) and two unidentified men. A camera flashbulb partially obcures the photo.

Governor William G. Stratton stands behind a chair for a portrait.

A drawing depicts Governor William G. Stratton.

A cartoon of a young William G. Stratton names him the "Baby of the 77th Congress." Stratton, born in 1914, served in the United States House of Representatives from 1941-1943 and 1946-1947 as an at-large member.Image dedication: "Sincerely - with…

William John "Billy" Stratton sits at the governor's desk while his uncle, Governor William Stratton, stands next to him,

William G. Stratton stands at his desk with his daughters Diana and Sandra.

Governor William G. Stratton gives a press briefing to the press corps in the press room.

Governor William G. Stratton and his wife Shirley enjoy a walk on the grounds of the Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield.

Governor William G. Stratton receives a shoe shine from an unidentified man.

Governor William G. Stratton enjoys a welcome sign displayed on the bicycle of a young boy.

Governor William G. Stratton stands with an unidentified woman preparing tea in the kitchen of the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield.

Governor William G. Stratton and his daughter Diana pose with Mary Hartline and several recordings from her tv show, "Super Circus".

Governor William G. Stratton and his family, including dog Major, pose with Mary Hartline of the tv show "Super Circus."

William J. Stratton poses for a portrait with his two young sons, William G. Stratton and C. Kerwin Stratton. William J. Stratton served as a game warden with the Department of Agriculture (Division of Game and Fish).

Governor William Stratton, the thirty-second Governor of Illinois, 1953-1961, receives a piece of his birthday cake from Illinois secretary of state Charles Carpentier.