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A photograph collage features notable alumni of Illinois College in Jacksonville including (from left to right, top to bottom): "W. J. Bryan, 81," "Newton Bateman, 42," "R. Yates, Sr., 35," "R. Yates, Jr., 80," "Jos. N. Carter, 66," "Theod. N.…

A large crowd watches as George Kennedy rides in a cart around Winslow, Illinois. pulled by a donkey and George Eells as the result of an election bet. The writing at the bottom of the photograph reads, "Paying an election bet, the town went for…

Richard Yates, Sr., sits for a portrait during his time as a United States Senator.

Richard Yates Sr., stands for a portrait wearing a suit and bow tie.

Richard Yates, Sr., sits for a portrait wearing a suit and bow tie.

Richard Yates, Sr., sits next to a floral curtain while wearing a suit and bow tie during a portrait session. On verso: "Ill. Gov. 1861-65."

A portrait drawing features Richard Yates, Sr.

Richard Yates, Sr., stands next to a chair while wearing a suit and bow tie during a portrait session.

Richard Yates, Sr., sits for a portrait during his time as a United States Senator from Illinois.

Richard Yates, Sr., poses for a portrait. The image includes an autograph reading, "Your friend Richard Yates." On verso: "To my son. To urge you to close attention to business, to economy and sobriety, to be good and do good in Christian faith, to…

Richard Yates, Sr., (seated) poses for a portrait with two unidentified gentlemen at his side.

A drawing shows several people walking and riding in carriages in front of the residence of Richard Yates, Sr.Photo caption: "Residence of Ex Governor Richard Yates East State St. Jacksonville Ills."