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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.

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

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

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

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

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 gives a press briefing to the press corps in the press room.

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

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

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…

A drawing depicts Governor William G. Stratton.

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

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.

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."

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."

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.

Diana and Sandra Stratton, daughters of Governor William G. Stratton, help their grandmother, Zula Van Wormer Stratton, and step-mother, Shirley Stratton, perpare a meal and wash dishes in the family home in Morris.

Governor William G. Stratton poses for a family portrait with his daughters, Sandra and Diana, second wife Shirley Stratton, and Major.

Governor William G. Stratton poses for a portrait with his daughters, Sandra and Diana, and second wife, Shirley Stratton.

Marion Stratton looks on as her husband, State Treasurer William G. Stratton, shakes the hand of an unidentified man at the State Treasurer Inauguration.

Governor William G. Stratton with his wife Shirley Stratton and daughter Diana pose with singer Julius La Rosa for a picture. Larosa autographed the photo with the message"To the Governor & Mrs. Stratton & Diane. This is indeed an honor -…

Shirley Stratton and the family dog, Major, sit in a living room for a portrait.

Shirley Stratton, wife of Governor William G. Stratton, stands before a mirror in an evening gown.