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Adlai E. Stevenson and President Dwight D. Eisenhower meet after Stevenson's return from a trip to South America in 1960.In April 1960, Stevenson returned from South America and criticized the Eisenhower administration for failing to concentrate…

On verso: Sayre, Adolph Germer & Grasso Special Convention

Adolph Germer speaking at special convention

Lydia Robinson, Tom Brow, Glenn Gard, Harold Gard, Mrs. J. E. Gard, J. E. Gard and Baby Gard, William Aurelis and Ivy, Lillian Aurelis, Cora White nee Gard, Ottis White, Daisy Davis, Lillian Keys, and Maude Day pose for an outdoor group…

Vachel Lindsay poses for a portrait at the age of 16. On verso: "Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, Jan. 28, 1896, Aged 16 yr, 3 mo, 18 da, Weight 120 lbs; Height 5 ft, 6 1/2 in."

Vachel Thomas Lindsay, father of poet Vachel Lindsay, poses in profile for a portrat.

Two unidentified girls wearing white pose for a portrait.

Willie and Effie Herdman pose for a portrait standing among several plants.

Henry Lawrence Burnett corresponds to another Special Judge Advocate regarding the Surratt conviction.

"Commemorating her centennial 1818-1918." Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and the actions of Illinois residents during war time.

"Sate" Parker poses for a portrait with her hair in curls. On verso: "Had to be after 8-1-66."

Isaac Bush and his surety Christopher Bush promise to pay $500, payable in money or tobacco, to the State of Kentucky if Isaac does not fulfill his duties as constable. Christopher Bush is the father of Abraham Lincoln's step-mother Sarah and Isaac…

Carlton Perry Ross poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit. On verso: "B. Nov 10, 1868 m. Rosa "Nettie" Jeannette Thompson." Son of Charles E. Ross and Catherine W. Kirby Ross.

Catherine Ross sits for a portrait wearing a fur garment.

No cover. Song about Sangamon County, IL. Dedicated "To the school children of Sangamon County, September 1, 1902."

L. O. Smith poses for a portrait while sitting sideways in a chair.

Lydia Smith sits for a portrait at age 20.

On cover: "The original song, as sung by the boys in blue in Sherman's Army. Written and composed in prison, at Columbia, South Carolina, and Dedicated to the Army of the Union." Patriotic song about General William Tecumseh Sherman's march to the…

A five verse poem put to music in celebration of General William Tecumseh Sherman's victorious march through Georgia.

Illustrated three verse song sung to the tune of "Captain O'Kean." Lyrics depict Napoleon I going into exile from Napoleon's perspective. Cover image of border with battle scenes on land and on sea.

The front of a monument dedicated to James Lemen, Sr. and Catharine Ogle Lemen bears the word "Faith." On verso: "Monument erected by Baptists, 1909 to James Lemen, Sr. and Katherine Ogle Lemen on Lemen Farm near Waterloo, Ill. Lemen Home in…

Lyrics depict sadness for the death of Abraham Lincoln.

Interior view of a Keeley Institute office at an unknown location. The Keeley Institute (1879-1965) was founded in Dwight by Leslie Keeley and offered treatment to cure alcoholism. At the peak of the institute's popularity, there were more than 200…

John Wilkes Booth gives Isabel Sumner four photographs of himself in a variety of poses. In this photo Booth wears a black suit under an open grey coat and faces the camera. On the reverse side of the photograph is inscribed in pencil: J. W. Booth.

John Wilkes Booth gives Isabel Sumner four photographs of himself in a variety of poses. In this photo Booth wears a black coat and hat in a pose that has him leaning his left arm against a bannister while facing the camera at his right. Booth…