1 25 10 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4e681ba0958d144ed585164b6ac7e1e8.jpg 6a7ea49272f9942f7eb6322749f4331a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404736 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Willard Graves Description An account of the resource Willard Graves poses for a portrait. On verso: "Mendota, Ills. Born Oct. 10, 1799; Died July 14, 1875; Married Emeline Castle; Children Philo, George, Jerusha. Willard Graves became a wealthy man. He went to S. America when young. He brought back to U.S. considerable gold secluden in hidden layers in a trunk. He donated his home for a Mendota Library. He was always considered a very good man." Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Blakeslee, Wilber Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/114c5f48497aa5c074e39f1a422f29ce.jpg f898260d8b636d4fdd911a5bf6827960 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a987586a3b297f1081292e5ab48fd187.jpg c64e71962f9e31968ad7c685a664817b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404732 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Allie Graham Description An account of the resource A young Allie Graham stands for a portrait. On verso: "Rochelle, Ills. - Married Mr. Hesper of California. Her mother Jerusha Mills took her to Colton Calif. for lung trouble." Subject The topic of the resource Graham, Allie, 1869- Children Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carlson, J. G. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/11fea06e6f56de57c828af254006de5c.jpg 13a548223aa7c8a3219b53a1baf086e4 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/594d31824ab2a5cf999d1321d69490bf.jpg 4076b4a60dd951f373ea5ce3065fa906 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404733 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Willard P. Graham Description An account of the resource A young Willard P. Graham stands for a portrait. On verso: "Son of Jerusha Graves Mill Graham Mills. He was a banker and killed by a car while crossing a street in Rockford." Subject The topic of the resource Graham, Willard P. Children Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carlson, J. G. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4a8b13574903bad34ddefb35c1daf217.jpg 4a76fffc0d49874876b19b3170277c5f https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/21f1b1ccadbfa90a7801aee6755bac54.jpg c46a306a46e25e60f5cdde87b3c02391 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404737 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Jerusha Graves Description An account of the resource Jerusha Graves sits for a portrait wearing a dark dress with an elaborate bow at the collar. On verso: "Married 3 times - 1st Moses Mills - 2nd Graham - 3rd Mills. She was niece of J. B. Castle. Her first husband was killed somewhere in Montana by indians. Second husband died. Third husband was a brother of her first husband. She went to the post office every day for 3 years but never heard from Moses." Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Jerusha Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carlson, J. G. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/96516441ef9b5d6202a024c88c8247ee.jpg 25c89757ce0fa160edb95b0c2b0b3506 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/540c153f81115e57a5b9029fa62a616d.jpg c8dc97b6726030e61aa27daef1404e1a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404731 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Ada Mills Graham Description An account of the resource Ada Mills Graham, daughter of Jerusha Mills, sits for a portrait in a black dress. Subject The topic of the resource Graham, Ada Mills Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Currad, J. L. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/380273aaa084681504fb82c9d123128c.jpg b215d3abfcfb2900399f1877491ccbc1 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dc0d7a5d139b60e333f2723d0b91122a.jpg d44bb6f38fd4954523188813848c9474 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404734 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Emeline Castle Graves Description An account of the resource Emeline Castle Graves sits at a table during a portrait session. On verso: "Mendota, Ills - Emeline was a sister of J. B. Castle. She had a twin sister Caroline. She married Willard Graves. Her children." Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Emeline Castle, 1811-1866 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hogan & Ensminger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9d7d766dab573d9e5c6e9a756c2046fe.jpg 503f759e27e45f85f2fb4ac1367c19ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 6 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404735 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Emeline Castle Graves Description An account of the resource Emeline Castle Graves sits with a book in her lap during a portrait session. On verso: "Mrs. Willard Graves, Mendota, Ills." Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Emeline Castle, 1811-1866 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. W. M. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/00ad8bbffd553ad65a60c8338c6066a2.jpg c402f957520b57a4c8703f80b9d80740 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8323a205a99c7d37d44c2d2ff2487fcb.jpg a6298453eeaca43b5737bb3f7781b09c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data carte de visite b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 7 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404730 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Ada Mills Elmer Description An account of the resource Ada Mills Elmer poses for a portrait wearing a plaid tie.  On verso: "Rochelle, Ills; Born Feb. 10, 1858; Died Apr. 23, 1919; She married Dr. Andrew B. Elmer a dentist at Rochelle." Subject The topic of the resource Elmer, Ada Mills, 1858-1919 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Towne, D. R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/05814111e52f642f18f8acc0aa8ed211.jpg d86584fac7e637b9003fb0223e28ce64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 8 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404738 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Philo Castle Farm Description An account of the resource A landscape view features Philo Castle Farm in Wilmington, Vermont, the birthplace of Emeline Castle Graves. Subject The topic of the resource Vermont--Wilmington Farms Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/0f624850028cc2a089890b7cce71cc76.jpg fc70b86de688812935be41a1c801f197 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Graves Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 Description An account of the resource The Graves Family Collection includes portraits of several members of the Willard Graves family. Willard Graves earned his fortune in South America before returning to life in Mendota, Illinois. In 1867 Graves purchased over 15,000 acres of land in Nebraska as a land speculator. Graves donated a large sum of money for the purpose of establishing the Mendota Public Library in 1873. Members of the Graves Family featured in this collection include Willard Graves; his wife, Emeline; daughter, Jerusha; and grandchildren Ada Mills Graham, Allie Graham, and Willard P. Graham. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 10 x 10 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 404739 Graves Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Willard Graves Monument Description An account of the resource The Willard and Emeline Graves sepulchral monument stands in a cemetery in Mendota. On verso: "So. Side - Emeline wife of Willard Graves died Sept. 7, 1866 aged 55 yrs 9 days - Williard Graves died July 14, 1875 aged 72 years 9 mo 4 da; No. Side - As I am now as you must be in life repent and follow me." Subject The topic of the resource Graves, Willard, 1799-1875 <div style="text-align: left;">Graves, Emeline Castle, 1811-1866</div> Cemeteries Sepulchral monuments Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng