161 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/1651cb0b2b18d69b481a23d315acaa70.pdf cae7fc9b3b0f99a018a8ac7eaed7073d 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 5, Folder 10 (March 17-31, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 4 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 E. Z. Ryan to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-03-20 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 501477 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7ee7471979f5d26c490cd22f3f281118.pdf 6a6f9e7b2c48427e2c04bead62311935 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 07 (September 1-3, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 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 E.B. Kirby to M.H. Cassell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-9-2 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504394 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/74371f6f8a5d288625ddb6865ab82a3a.pdf b1d61d62d180024b4a82893607ea7278 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 07 (September 1-3, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 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 E.B. Kirby to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-9-3 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504410 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a1e3f918c3a6d89939aa1172f711572.pdf 5ce76d81d780dfddb1ebd35eb063df5e 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 08 (September 4-8, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 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 E.C. Franklin to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-9-8 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504476 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/624f693a0d52f2378e38683723713799.pdf 0d06085a01c83a16787cc798a53fe96a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington November 12th 1861 Sir I made application to the Hon. Secretary of War a few days since to be transfered from my own regiment of Cavalry to a regiment of Volunteers now being raised in Oregon. I was informed by him that anything you would request in the matter, would be granted to me. and I therefore humbly petition your Excellency to be pleased to place your name to the inclosed paper. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant. E. D. Baker U. S. A 4 Cav. To His Excellency The President <hr /> 8g1B. 1861 Washington, D.C. Nov. 12 1861. Filed with (illegible letters/numbers in red ink due to a stamped image on top of handwritten notation) [illegible partial handwritten word] Lieut E D Baker, 4th. Cavalry. Asks to be transferred from the 4th. Cavalry to the Regt. of Volunteers now being raised in Oregon [illegible marks] S. O. 316 A.G.O. M clo 1 Recd. (A.G.O.) Nov. 25, 1861. <hr /> If the writer of the within, son of Col. E. D. Baker, who fell at Ball's Bluff, can be transferred to be a Major of Oregon volunters, consistently with the public service, I shall be very glad, being sincerely desirous to oblige him, for his father's sake, as well as his own. A. Lincoln Nov. 13, 1861. 86880 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 25 x 20 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 300031 T1861.11.13 207095 Title A name given to the resource E.D. Baker to Abraham Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-11-12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource The son of Edward D. Baker writes to President Lincoln requesting his transfer from the 4th U.S. Cavalry regiment to a regiment of volunteers being raised in Oregon. On the reverse side of the letter is Lincoln's note dated November 13, 1861, requesting this transfer if it is consistent with public service, and because Baker's father fell at Ball's Bluff. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp. 1:109 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Washington November 12th 1861 Sir I made application to the Hon. Secretary of War a few days since to be transfered from my own regiment of Cavalry to a regiment of Volunteers now being raised in Oregon. I was informed by him that anything you would request in the matter, would be granted to me. and I therefore humbly petition your Excellency to be pleased to place your name to the inclosed paper. Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant. E. D. Baker U. S. A 4 Cav. To His Excellency The President <hr /> 8g1B. 1861 Washington, D.C. Nov. 12 1861. Filed with (illegible letters/numbers in red ink due to a stamped image on top of handwritten notation) [illegible partial handwritten word] Lieut E D Baker, 4th. Cavalry. Asks to be transferred from the 4th. Cavalry to the Regt. of Volunteers now being raised in Oregon [illegible marks] S. O. 316 A.G.O. M clo 1 Recd. (A.G.O.) Nov. 25, 1861. <hr /> If the writer of the within, son of Col. E. D. Baker, who fell at Ball's Bluff, can be transferred to be a Major of Oregon volunters, consistently with the public service, I shall be very glad, being sincerely desirous to oblige him, for his father's sake, as well as his own. A. Lincoln Nov. 13, 1861. 86880 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7d5310c140ded351c843a04a4edb4b5b.pdf a88acf42e97f9c42a88bc3bb4f2bc61c 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 08 (March 20-23, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 5 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 E.D. Lindsley to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508318 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7ca58f5a2cca04ae1a8ffa1d122173aa.pdf 7cafc441efe0cbfa1a87f8c19b2c1dd5 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Provicence?] Aug 14th 1889 My Dear Mrs Grossman I send yue a little book written by a niece of mine. I feel, that when I am gone, which must be soon, I would like to be kindly remembered by a grandchild of that most gifted & distinguished man whom I knew so well. There is nothing remarkable in the book, only that <hr /> the girl who composed it did not enjoy the advantages of an academic education she is mainly self-educated I have been intending all summer to take her & her sister down to see you & your husband & father & those lovely children, but I have not been to the Pier but once <hr /> this whole summer; and that was when I made the call on your father You, being a mother, can understand why an old bachelor is tender toward the child of a widowed sister With kind regards to husband & father believe me vry truly your friend & servant E H Hasgard Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 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 300473 T1889.08.14-MISC Title A name given to the resource E.H. Hasgard to Edwina Booth Grossman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hasgard, E.H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1889-08-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource E.H. Hasgard sends Edwina Booth Grossman a copy of his book written by his niece so that when he is "gone" he will be "kindly remembered by a grandchild of that most gifted & distinguished man whom I knew so well." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [Provicence?] Aug 14th 1889 My Dear Mrs Grossman I send yue a little book written by a niece of mine. I feel, that when I am gone, which must be soon, I would like to be kindly remembered by a grandchild of that most gifted & distinguished man whom I knew so well. There is nothing remarkable in the book, only that <hr /> the girl who composed it did not enjoy the advantages of an academic education she is mainly self-educated I have been intending all summer to take her & her sister down to see you & your husband & father & those lovely children, but I have not been to the Pier but once <hr /> this whole summer; and that was when I made the call on your father You, being a mother, can understand why an old bachelor is tender toward the child of a widowed sister With kind regards to husband & father believe me vry truly your friend & servant E H Hasgard Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e3034e0b38ba4be30f9eaf4a8067fb2d.pdf 2a6065a1ef52b6d2f2f9ec76a5c34de9 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 06 (March 9-16, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 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 E.M. Haines to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-12 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508217 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c0e7b0da2056c4be34dc85f4314bf55a.pdf f554a322fedb6628d90490d8ebb774f0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Irving Ills March 23d 1863 Hon Richard Yates Sir I want to know for myself and neighbours how to proceed to organise a company under the Militia law of the State and if the State will furnish arms we want to orgaise into a Cavelery Company yours With Respect E P Bartlet P S Pleas answer by Return of mail <hr /> E P Bartlett Irving Ills March 22 63 Wishes to know how to organize a company under the Malitia law of this State Recd Ex O March 25 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 11, Folder 08 (March 20-23, 1863) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 2 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 E.P. Bartlett to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-03-23 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508319 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Irving Ills March 23d 1863 Hon Richard Yates Sir I want to know for myself and neighbours how to proceed to organise a company under the Militia law of the State and if the State will furnish arms we want to orgaise into a Cavelery Company yours With Respect E P Bartlet P S Pleas answer by Return of mail <hr /> E P Bartlett Irving Ills March 22 63 Wishes to know how to organize a company under the Malitia law of this State Recd Ex O March 25 1863 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/986c3f297730ff7c6f6fec35fce42e27.pdf 064b98b96e89e772e2d9b6a3cf50c056 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 06 (August 27-31, 1862) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 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 E.P. Ferry to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-8-31 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504352 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3ba4cba9c3980ead5b84c0b1431b89c8.pdf 61766220afbc63eef94bc2a8734e884f 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 Yates Family Papers, Box 15, Folder 05 (February 25-29, 1864) Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 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 E.S. Bond and others to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-02-26 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 508640 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9018e1f04ba4b90f4500f34f6c4cf9da.jpg 99575ef26e19e3a28b60b2135128d8c4 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 Chicago Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Chicago Description An account of the resource Photographs in this collection include several images of Chicago landmarks and street scenes. 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 commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20 x 25 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 401367 Chicago, Illinois Title A name given to the resource Ear Operating Room Description An account of the resource The ear operating room at the Chicago Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary features several medical instruments and hospital bed. Edward L. Holmes founded the Chicago Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1852. The organization became an Illinois institution in 1871. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Chicago Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Holmes, Edward L. Ear--Surgery Medical care Operating rooms 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 en https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3d0806487b15a4e4fbf3d8b1a53b5e91.jpg d6889d0dbada4d6d04b0eda42f3ea75e 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 Elmer J. Hoffman Collection Subject The topic of the resource Hoffman, Elmer J. (Elmer Joseph), 1899-1976 Illinois. Office of the State Treasurer United States. Congress. House Politicians Description An account of the resource Elmer J. Hoffman, a native of Wheaton, Illinois, began his working life in the DuPage County Sheriff's Office in 1930. He served as the DuPage County Sheriff from 1939-1942 and again from 1947-1950. He served as deputy sheriff from 1943-1946. Elmer J. Hoffman was elected as Illinois State Treasurer in 1952, serving in this position until his election as a United States Representative in 1959. Hoffman served two consecutive terms in the House before returning to Illinois in 1965.  Images in this collection include several candid photoghraphs from a State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party during Hoffman's term in office. 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 commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 11 x 13 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 403979 Elmer J. Hoffman Collection Title A name given to the resource Earle Benjamin Searcy and Lula Fae Isenberg Searcy, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party Description An account of the resource Clerk of the Supreme Court Earle Benjamin Searcy and Mrs. Earle Benjamin Searcy pose for a photo at the State Treasurer's Christmas party. Subject The topic of the resource Searcy, Earle Benjamin, 1887-1955 Clerks Searcy, Lula Fae Isenberg, 1893-1968 Illinois. Supreme Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1953 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/b0c2a807962d553328325c8859adc1cc.jpg d33432fc59c911c0df0df912f3853a07 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/9489900c8d9dfcb2a0ac6d1d10895059.jpg 9631bc3a6ff9ede9fc1ef6ee894baf7b 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 Herrick-Reasoner Family Collection Description An account of the resource Photographs from the families of Major General Curtis James Herrick and his wife, Alice (Reasoner) Herrick. Mrs. Herrick was born Alice Reasoner to Colonel Mathew A. Reasoner (1875-1947) and his wife Mabel (Milnor) Reasoner (1877-1964) in Alton, Illinois. General Herrick was born in North Dakota and served his professional career as an officer in the United States Army from 1931 to 1967. The Herricks are both buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. The collection contains photographs from Mrs. Harrick's family collection;however, most of the images are from General Herrick's military service. For further research, see the Herrick-Reasoner-Milnor-Sparks Family Papers, 1860-1967, in the manuscript holdings of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library: <a href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/281" target="_self"> http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/281</a> Subject The topic of the resource Herrick, Curtis James (1909-1971) Herrick, Alice Reasoner (1911-1984) United States. Army Illinois--Alton Soldiers 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 painting color 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 29 x 32 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 400796 Herrick, Reasoner Families Collection Title A name given to the resource East Asian Painting Description An account of the resource A traditional East Asian painting depicting eight men, several of whom are holding different objects such as books and fans, appearing in a landscape setting with a small dragon. Traditional writing appears on verso. Subject The topic of the resource Art, East Asian Painting, East Asian Dragons Writing 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/9e985ac27c8ab08b6cf9aad2a99370cd.jpg e84ada5f25b2cacfbe47a4b27b867242 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 Federal Writers' Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Federal Writers' Project Farms Greek-Americans Illinois--Chicago Illinois Architecture New Deal (1933-1939) Matsoukas, Nick John Social history Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Illinois Description An account of the resource The Federal Writers' Project began in 1935 as part of the United States Work Progress Administration created under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal program. The Federal Writers' Project provided employment opportunities for historians, teachers, writers, librarians, and other white-collar workers. Initially the project produced guidebooks entitled American Guide on several regions of the country with an emphasis on the the country's scenic, historical, cultural, and economic resources. The Illinois Writers' Project, the state office for the Federal Writers' Project, produced state-wide guidebooks as well as regional publications which included work by Richard Wright, Saul Bellow, Margaret Walker, and Louis "Studs" Terkel. The photographs contained in this collection include images of farm life in southern Illinois, Chicago architecture, Greek-American life in Chicago's Greektown, and historic buildings and architecture throughout the state. Photographer Nick John Matsoukas' images are featured in this collection and appear with their original photo captions. 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 commercial print b&w 47 25 x 18 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 401242 Federal Writers Project Title A name given to the resource East Chestnut Street Description An account of the resource A streetscape captures several buildings of vary sizes and uses including houses, an office building, and a church. Photo caption: "(Enlargement) Chicago - architectural variety showing four types of usage in rising scale. (scene on East Chestnut Street)" On verso: "Used in Journal, Summer, 1988, front cover." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Chicago Automobiles Dwellings Architecture Architectural design Cathedrals Cityscapes Architecture, Domestic Streetscapes (Urban design) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Matsoukas, Nick John 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/7096e2bc0f56fd24e2f2d8b904b134a3.jpg b5abc006e061f2c9be1c0f51a29a2a4d 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 Henry Horner Collection Description An account of the resource Governor Henry Horner (1933-1940) was elected in 1932 and reelected in 1936; however, he died in office during the third year of his second term. Horner was committed to cleaning up corruption in the Chicago-run Democratic Party machine. An expert on Abraham Lincoln, Horner was an avid collector of Lincoln artifacts and papers. His huge collection of Lincolniana became the foundation of the Illinois State Historical Library and its successor institution, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Governor Horner also holds the honor of being Illinois's first Jewish governor. Items in this collection include portraits of Governor Horner, images from President Franklin D. Roosevelt visiting Chicago, and several pictures of the 1937 Ohio River Flood. The finding aid for the Henry Horner Papers at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/295. Subject The topic of the resource Horner, Henry, 1878-1940 Illinois. Governor Illinois. Office of the Governor Governors Politicians 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 sketch b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 28 x 24 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 404312 Henry Horner Collection Title A name given to the resource East Doorway, Old Main, Knox College Description An account of the resource An artist-signed pen and ink sketch shows the east doorway of the Old Main building at Knox College in Galesburg. On verso: "East doorway Old Main, Knox College. From these steps Lincoln and Douglas debated October 1, 1858. 'Old Main' was designated as a National Historic Site June 1936." Subject The topic of the resource Old Main (Galesburg, Ill.) Knox College (Galesburg, Ill.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seymour, Ralph Fletcher 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/fc0cb90ae85d4cdd2287b5da5b5fb294.jpg 9c9cd95b4e43a1964f2654e1f5d78ed2 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 Springfield Urban League Collection Description An account of the resource The Springfield Urban League was founded in 1926 to help improve the lives of African American residents. The organization provides services focusing on social conditions and civil rights for Springfield's African American, Hispanic, and other emerging ethnic communities. Activities featured in the photographs center around Springfield's African American community from the 1940s through the 1960s. The pictures include images of annual meetings, scholarship teas, youth rallies, and activities with public officials including Adlai Stevenson, II, and Martin Luther King, Sr.  Subject The topic of the resource Urban League of Springfield African Americans African Americans--Civil Rights African Americans--Social conditions Illinois--Springfield 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 commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 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 400663 Springfield Urban League 45 Title A name given to the resource East End Baseball Diamond Description An account of the resource Members of the Springfield Urban League discuss plans for a new ball diamond. Funded with the help of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Comer Cox Park was established in 1976 and named after the former director of the league. Subject The topic of the resource Cox, Comer Illinois--Springfield Urban League of Springfield United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development African Americans Baseball fields Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Illinois Portrait and Commercial Studios 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/83a924fc52fe579453dca1a276d6767e.jpg 0a6d06d3020160047f725ffd4acf4f2e 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 Springfield Urban League Collection Description An account of the resource The Springfield Urban League was founded in 1926 to help improve the lives of African American residents. The organization provides services focusing on social conditions and civil rights for Springfield's African American, Hispanic, and other emerging ethnic communities. Activities featured in the photographs center around Springfield's African American community from the 1940s through the 1960s. The pictures include images of annual meetings, scholarship teas, youth rallies, and activities with public officials including Adlai Stevenson, II, and Martin Luther King, Sr.  Subject The topic of the resource Urban League of Springfield African Americans African Americans--Civil Rights African Americans--Social conditions Illinois--Springfield 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 commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 12 x 20 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 400668 Springfield Urban League 217 Title A name given to the resource East End Neighborhood Club Description An account of the resource Ladies of the club participate in a banquet. Subject The topic of the resource African American women Dinners and dining Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helm, Winfred 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/7bb3c077ae470eb9275e72e4bd94adf5.jpg 094e802b2c1e2709dcbdd536ebabadbc https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7c4f4818707725bd4e480c136743ded9.jpg 038e286f02acc317af255f73e4cc0337 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 Miscellaneous Collection Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs from a wide range of collections. Images in the Miscellaneous Collection include broadsides, oversized photographs, cased photographs, and images of persons from individual files in the Audio Visual Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. 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 postcard color 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 14 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 404013 Miscellaneous Collection Postcard Collection Title A name given to the resource East Fox Street Bridge in Aurora Description An account of the resource Pedestrians walk along the East Fox Street Bridge in Aurora, the "City of Lights." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Aurora United States--Fox River (Wisconsin and Illinois) Bridges Buildings Architecture Pedestrians 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/5d122da4495a76bc620efa529ff7ee27.jpg 95a36c31b01716d2536e8a0218881f41 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 Illinois State Prisons Collection Description An account of the resource This collection consists of historic photographs from three of Illinois’s maximum security prisons, one of which, Joliet, is no longer in operation: Joliet (1858-2002), Menard, formerly known as Southern Illinois Penitentiary (1878-present), and Stateville (1925-present). The photographs depict the daily lives of prisoners, including their work in prison industries, participation in prison sports and music groups, medical procedures, and dining. Several photographs show prison facilities, grounds, and staff. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. 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. 26 x 30 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 400044 Illinois State Prison, Menard Title A name given to the resource East Gate House, Southern Illinois Penitentiary, Menard Description An account of the resource A prisoner takes a cigarette break amidst potted plants and caged birds. Subject The topic of the resource Southern Illinois Penitentiary Prisoners Plants, Potted 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 en https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e9f46a96ef86798d3099f05eedb5772b.jpg ee559b4ee7cdfa3de825b3f848864bd0 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/c2fd4c186eb81476af052cbc8bd47e9f.jpg 6264667ccbd6b50973a77a1b848b4da7 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 Miscellaneous Collection Description An account of the resource A selection of photographs from a wide range of collections. Images in the Miscellaneous Collection include broadsides, oversized photographs, cased photographs, and images of persons from individual files in the Audio Visual Collection. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. 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 postcard b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 x 14 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 404034 Miscellaneous Collection Postcard Collection Title A name given to the resource East Main Street in Bushnell Description An account of the resource Businesses line East Main Street in Bushnell. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Bushnell Buildings Streets Cities and towns Banks and banking Storefronts Commercial buildings 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/e3978d107a57465232493156c959dc02.jpg 261b410fb9bb53fc1d0186d052457fb0 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 East Moline Collection 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 imperial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 30 x 35 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 401383 East Moline, Illinois Title A name given to the resource East Moline Police Department Description An account of the resource Members of the police department pose for a group photo. On verso: "Seated - Thomas J. Schaefer - Chief; Dr. G. T. Johnson - Mayor; Standing - J. Frank Maberry; Cartright; Cartright; Charlie Rhodes; E. J. Maberry." Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--East Moline Police Mayors Schaefer, Thomas J. Johnson, G. T. Maberry, J. Frank Rhodes, Charlie Maberry, E. J. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hawkins Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917-XX-XX 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 en https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7dd0eb590b5571622c4d36bd673e6a42.jpg 159148b573e5524e42591ed9146c2f1c 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 Moweaqua Collection Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Moweaqua Industrial buildings Illinois--Decatur Wild West Show Architecture Description An account of the resource The city of Moweaqua, Illinois, located in Shelby County, was a coal mining town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In December 1932 a large methane gas explosion in the Moweaqua coal mine killed fifty-four miners. The accident led to the passage of new federal mining safety legislation which phased out the use of carbide miner's lanterns in coal mines. The photographs in this collection include images of buildings and daily life in Moweaqua and surrounding cities including Decatur and Vandalia. Images of the Wild West Show in Moweaqua also appear in this collection. 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. 21 x 26 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 402701 Moweaqua Collection Title A name given to the resource East Moweaqua Description An account of the resource An aerial view of Moweaqua provides a view of the residential and industrial section of the small town. A billboard advertising the Decatur Brewing Company is in the lower right corner. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Moweaqua Industries Dwellings Small business Billboards Industrial buildings Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907-06-05 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/9497bbe4c2c549a30bd0e383ef49c2bb.jpg fedbd09fb129234d9d1e5ef53246ef4c 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 Henry Horner Collection Description An account of the resource Governor Henry Horner (1933-1940) was elected in 1932 and reelected in 1936; however, he died in office during the third year of his second term. Horner was committed to cleaning up corruption in the Chicago-run Democratic Party machine. An expert on Abraham Lincoln, Horner was an avid collector of Lincoln artifacts and papers. His huge collection of Lincolniana became the foundation of the Illinois State Historical Library and its successor institution, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Governor Horner also holds the honor of being Illinois's first Jewish governor. Items in this collection include portraits of Governor Horner, images from President Franklin D. Roosevelt visiting Chicago, and several pictures of the 1937 Ohio River Flood. The finding aid for the Henry Horner Papers at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/295. Subject The topic of the resource Horner, Henry, 1878-1940 Illinois. Governor Illinois. Office of the Governor Governors Politicians 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. 7 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 404356 Henry Horner Collection Title A name given to the resource East of Equality Description An account of the resource Men stand on a dry road east of Equality during the 1937 Ohio River Flood. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Ohio River Illinois--Equality Floodplains Roads Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-XX-XX 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/cb8c09117bba9c4327e00f3b4a41b4d7.jpg ae2897b2b99a5ba9149b2443c79aaba0 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 Dan Reeves Collection Subject The topic of the resource Reeves, Dan Flooding Flood damage Ohio River Valley Ohio River Watershed Floods Flood control Natural disasters Disaster relief Illinois--Cairo Illinois--Shawneetown Illinois--Harrisburg Illinois--Mounds Illinois--Mound City Description An account of the resource Images in this collection document the aftermath of the 1937 Ohio River flood. The flood, caused by high rain levels in January and February, devastated several southern Illinois cities including Shawneetown, Cairo, and Harrisburg. Images in this collection include Works Progress Administration director Harry Hopkins's visit to the flooded areas. 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 sepia 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 9 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 404199 Dan Reeves Collection Title A name given to the resource East on Route 37 Description An account of the resource A view of flooding looking east on Route 37 from Mound City. Subject The topic of the resource Floods Flood damage Ohio River Valley Illinois--Mound City Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937-02-04 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