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

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.

Sisters Diana and Sandra Stratton stand with their horse Chips at the Collins Farm, north of Morris.

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).

Members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors gather for a group photo on the stairs of an unidentified building's entrance.

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

Wedding photo of Diana Stratton, the daughter of Governor William Stratton, the thirty-second Governor of Illinois, 1953-1961. Diana Joy Stratton married Norman Weiskopf at St. John Lutheran Church in Springfield on September 10, 1960.

Several congressmen meet, likely as part of a committee, including William G. Stratton (fourth from right) who served as Congressman-at-large in the Seventy-seventh and Eightieth Congress.

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."

The students, including a young William G. Stratton, of Ingleside School in Lake County, Illinois, pose for a school photo in 1922. Back row (l-r): Eddie Langbein, Norman Tweed, Russell Hewitt, Francis, Don Graham, Bud Lumber, Jennie Willett, Emilie…

Senator Wayland Brooks holds his glasses while posing for the camera.Image dedication: "To 'Bill' Stratton, the baby of the house, with every good wish. Sincerely, Wayland Brooks."

Illinois Attorney General George F. Barrett poses for a portrait in a pinstripe suit. Image dedication: "To my good friend William G. Stratton, With sincere regards, George F. Barrett."

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…

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Hugh W. Cross poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit. Cross served as Lieutenant Governor from 1941-1949.Image dedication: "To my good friend Bill Stratton; With all good wishes, Hugh W. Cross."

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.

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

Melvin Hook, Charles Hook, Jennie Hook, Marion (Hook) Stratton, William Stratton, and Kerwin Stratton pose for a group photo at William Stratton's inauguration as State Treasurer.

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.

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

A nativity scene sits illuminated in front of the Governor's Mansion in Springfield. A large Christmas tree covered in lights stands to the far right.

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

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

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