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"As sung by Skiff & Gaylord's Minstrels" Lyrics depict singer's love for Mabel Clare throughout a year leading up to her death in the winter.

Lyrics depict singer expressing her love for "Ralph" into old age. "Inscribed to Miss Kittie L. Putnam" Cover image depicts decorative border.

Lyrics depict soldiers rallying before going into battle. Front cover depicts a decorative archway surrounding a list of songs entitled "Root & Cady's Vocal Quartetts."

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. Front cover lists "Spring Waltz" and "May Polka" but sheet only includes "May Polka."

Advertisement for "Moon Mullins" cartoon strip. "Note! This is the only authentic 'Moon Mullins' Song!" Page 3 contains "Moon Mullins" cartoon captioned "Moon Mullins-Join the Navy and See the World" above list entitled "Extra Catch Lines for 'Moon…

Lyrics depict singer traveling throughout the world and expressing a desire to always return home to Illinois. Cover image depicts the state of Illinois with a heart in the middle surrounded by drawings of Starved Rock, Lincoln's Tomb, Blackhawk…

"Dedicated to our Illinois State Park, Starved Rock, near Ottawa, Ill." Lyrics depict singer's life in Illinois and pride in the state. Cover image includes a photograph of Starved Rock with a man and woman in a canoe on the Illinois River below.…

Lyrics depict singer's happy memories of home at a younger age. Cover image depicts children picking flowers in front of two homes and a portrait of the lyricist/publisher in the lower left corner.

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…

"As Sung by Lizzie Hutchinson, of the Hutchinson Family" Lyrics depict singer's childhood memories with mother at their bedside after finding their old bed in an attic.

Lyrics depict pride in the United States and support for the troops fighting for the Union during the Civil War.

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.

This song is about U. S. troops going to Berlin ( WWW 1) and victory over the Kaiser. Cover shows picture of a soldier with bayonet with tents in background.

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 patriotic song in support of soldiers in World War 2. No cover.

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

"The Centennial Hymn" Lyrics depict God's blessing over the state of Illinois and its residents. Back cover depicts Illinois centennial flag.

Patriotic song about the State of Illinois. Cover presents picture of Illinois state flag, with stars and Illinois state silhouetted near right. There also a handwritten note on cover "For the Historical Library-Ruth S. Gaudlitz-1956." On inside page…

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…

Patriotic song with religious overtones. The Union will win the war because god has willed it. Partial ornamental border.

A patriotic song in honor of United States flag. At top of cover : "Union, God and Liberty." Cover depicts illustration of assorted patriots, one of whom is holding an American Flag. A Statue of George Washington on horseback can be seen in…

Dedicated to : "Co. H. Tenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers." Patriotic song. Song supports soldiers in Union Army. Cover has ornamental border.

Song about fisherman. Plain border.

Patriotic song about Illinois. Cover depicts Illinois farmland with State Capitol building in background.