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On Cover: "Great scenes of Grandeur so rare, in Chicago. All nations there, and ev'ry delegate, there will celebrate, at the great World's Fair." Ornamental border. A song about Illinois and Chicago. Could have been written in anticipation of…

"Illinois Song" lyrics depict pride in Illinois and highlight the state's contributions to the United States during the Civil War. Color cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln set with a bald eagle, two American flags, and the Illinois state seal…

Lyrics depict battles and roles of the Army and Navy. "Dedication, by permission, to Captain William A. Moffett, U.S.N."

On cover: "Gleanings : A Collection of popular & standard pieces for the piano." Other title names on cover. This sheet music contains only music no words.

Lyrics depict singer's pride in the State of Illinois, noting the state's geography, industry, and soldiers who fought and died during World War I.

Instrumental music

Lyrics depict push for Americans to purchase Liberty Bonds during World War I. Cover image depicts a bald eagle with open wings above the text.

A Republican Campaign song, support for the Republican Party, Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamilin. Election of 1860. No Cover page.

Compilation of Republican campaign songs, including Veterans Hallelujah Chorus; Stand, Patriots, Stand!; Where Am I At; We'll Rally to the Flag; The "Premium" Marching Through Georgia; and Bye, Bye Old Grover.

Lyrics depict support for American soldiers fighting overseas during World War I and loyalty to the United States. Back cover is the first page of "Won't You Come and Dance with Me?"

A song about a sibling wanting to know of how soldiers fought in battle and letting the brother know she/she will listen.

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portrait of Ulysses S. Grant surrounded by two crossed flags, a laurel, sword, and rifle.

Lyrics describe memory of life in Illinois. Sheet includes letter from Senator Charles Percy

"A Sesquicentennial of history and song starring 13 Prairie State musical groups and Chicago-born Ralph Bellamy; A color television special/Presented by Illinois Bell Telephone" Program for a television special shown Monday, Dec. 4, 1868, hosted by…

Love song

Music only, no words. This song sheet contains "No 1.: The Departure." According to cover there were two other songs produced called "No. 2: The Journey and No. 3 The Return." Dedicated to "Miss Jennie M. Whipple."

Lyrics depict fighting for freedom and liberty during World War I.

Lyrics depict singer mourning the final hours and death of lover on the U.S.S. Maine. Cover image depict a woman's portrait in the upper left corner, a photo of the U.S.S. Maine in the lower right corner, and a portrait of the composer on a banner in…

Lyrics depict campaign song for Henry Horner during 1936 Illinois gubernatorial race and emphasizes Horner's support of veterans. "Dedicated and Distributed Free to All Illinois Veterans and their Friends by the Horner Veterans' Organization,…

Instrumental music. Contains Illinois Grand March, Gray's Quickstep, and Mary's Waltz. "Composed and respectfully dedicated to Miss Emily Gallaher.

A patriotic song for the United States of America. Dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America. Cover has a picture of American Flag.

"A Sesquicentennial Song 1818-1868" Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and diversity of Illinois geography and landmarks. Color cover by Mary Win Walter depicts group of children waving American, Illinois, and Illinois sesquicentennial flags. A portrait…

Campaign song for William McKinley, presidential election 1900. On cover at top pictures of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Center of cover there is a picture of an eagle with shield and a ribbon in mouth, "Republican Administration." Song…

This was the "Official State Fair Sesquicentennial Theme Song, (Our Illinois, Our Land of Lincoln). " Cover depicts Illinois State Fair Grounds. At bottom right picture of Earl Oyler. Illinois Sesquicentennial 1818-1968. The second stanza was added…

"A collection of new and original music for singing classes, day schools, and conventions." Includes a musical dictionary. Cover is yellow and print is hard to see clearly on cover.