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Hugh Chaffe McCormick poses for a portrait in a military jacket. On verso: "Grandmother Wilson's brother. He was Grandmother Martha Eliz Wilson Crawford's uncle."

Two unidentified women wearing white dresses with rosettes on the neckline lean against each other during a portrait session.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus: "As sung nightly, with tremendous applause, by Mrs. W. G. Jones in the drama of 'Fast Women' at the New Bowery Theatre, the music to be had of D. H. Biessenher" Lyrics depict the singer's belief in the…

An aerial view of a small scale model shows the Illinois Pavilion constructed for the New York World's Fair.

Adlai Stevenson II roasts marshmallows at the 1960 campsite on top of a mountain as other Democratic candidates ascend towards the nomination. In 1960, Stevenson, leader of the Democratic party, chose to not actively run for the presidential…

Former special Judge Advocate J.A. Bingham in the trial of the conspirators discusses Mary Surratt's trial in his letter to Joseph Holt.

Mary D. Freeman poses for a portrait wearing a large beaded cross over a white collar and dark dress.

Instrumental music "Composed and dedicated to fleet surgeon Ninian Pinkney and to the officers and gentlemen of the U. S. N. Hospital Red Rover"

Members of the Jannotta family gather for a group photo. Pictured seated in the center of the photo is Mary Frances Coffin Skiff and her husband Vernon William Skiff, the parents of Stella Skiff Jannotta.

Portrait of David Gates Strawn, son of Jacob Strawn, an early settler of Morgan County, with his wife, Laura Eliza Holmes Strawn. Like his father, David was a successful farmer in the Jacksonville area.

A young Harry McKinney poses with a rifle while sitting on a fake log during a portrait session.On verso: "Harry McKinney, son of Bertha Walker McKinney, of Boston. He was kidnapped and never heard from again.

A cannon faces the Ohio River next to the George Rogers Clark monument at Fort Massac.

A monument dedicated to George Rogers Clark at Massac Park features a large plaque.The plaque reads: "In Memory of George Rogers Clark; and his faithful companions in arms who by their enterprise courage devotion and sagacity won the Illinois country…

Several "unsightly buildings" stand outside at the north entrance to Fort Massac Park.

The gateway at the outer entrance of the Fort Massac Park stands open.

The Fort Massac monument, including the flag pole, well curbing and drinking fountain, stand near the bank of the Ohio River.

A man stands inside the gateway to the park near the keeper's lodge.

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…

The rifle pits that the 37th Illinois Infantry Regiment used during the American Civil War at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Spanish moss on the trail from the 37th Illinois Infantry Regiment camp to the rifle pits that were used during the American Civil War at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

A political cartoon shows United State Senator Scott W. Lucas of Illinois hunting ducks and Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon in a car while a man stand next to him with a horse. Lucas was a lawyer and a politician who served in the United States House…

"Arranged from Root & Cady's most popular publications by [P. P. Bliss]." Lyrics are taken from several different songs and strung together to depict singer's support for the Union cause and the Union troops.