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A woman uses the "Mailomat", a coin-operated postage machine, outside of a Chicago post office.

An employee scoops dry ice into a container on top of a piece of unidentified machinery at Chemetron in Chicago.

Two women sit on top of a power shovel dipper while two men stand behind a horse-drawn wagon and its driver at the side of the dipper.Photo caption: "Largest all-manganese steel power shovel dipper ever made, 15 cubic yards 37 tons, shipped Feb.…

Steve Carr, a photographer for "On the Job in Illinois", uses his Nikon camera to photograph himself the mirror of a vehicle.

Female students of the St. Mary's Academy play various roles during a school performance.Additional images from St. Mary's School on Chronicling Illinois are available in the St. Mary's School-Class of 1888 Collection located…

An exterior view of St. Mary's School in Knoxville shows students standing on the grounds of the school as well as on the balconies of the building. On verso: "From Sister. 3/4-89."Additional images from St. Mary's School on Chronicling Illinois are…

An exterior view shows the small white building housing the Kent Cheese Company in Kent.

Elephants walk out of elephant trailers built by the Eli Bridge Company in Jacksonville.

Employees of Frank Pearson's barber shop wait for their next clients.From left to right: Verne Greenwell, Henry Meyer, Frank Pearson, and Victor.

Members of the "Celebrated Lazy Nine" baseball team baseball team from Harvard, Illinois, pose for a group photograph. Photo caption: "Celebrated Lazy Nine; J. McGahan, S.S.; C. M. Johnson, F.B.; Frank Elwood, L.F.; C. Hanna, R.F.: G. Goodell, 2.B.;…

A scenic view shows the Rock River at Grand Detour. On verso: "Green Rock at Grand Detour."

An artist's interpretation of Galena, Illinois, shows the city on the right side of the Galena River with two bridges leading to and from land in the middle of the river. The photo caption incorrectly references the city's location in Wisconsin. It…

A chart of the H. Mueller Manufacturing Company is labeled to show the expansion for munition production during World War I.

An Illinois State trooper watches striking students from Collinsville School District 10.

Several businesses line a main street in Cairo.

Residents of Bishop Hill gather to celebrate Old Settlers Day. On verso: "Taken Sept. 22 - 1906 in the village park Bishop Hill, Ills at the 60th anniversary of the founding of Bishop Hill."

Children imitate the preacher and choir of a Methodist church for a parade float entitled "Arcola Methodism 1859-1955" in Arcola.

An advertisement for C. G. Slocumb of Keithsburg, Illinois, appears on a wagon filled with window shutters in Abingdon. On verso: "This photograph dated July 4, 1879, was in the effects of J. M. Staley, a photographer who was in business in Clear…

Joseph Cannon plays a round of golf with two other men.

An exterior view shows Joseph Cannon's multi-level home in Danville.

An exterior view shows the two-story brick home in Canton, Ohio, where Mary Reed Cannon was born. On verso: "House in Canton, Ohio where Mrs. J. G. Cannon (Mary Pamela Reed) was born in about 1891. Mrs. Frances Scovil Reed, (Bailey)."

United States Representative Joseph Cannon speaks to a crowd from a gazebo at the 1914 Westfield Horse Show. On verso: "Westfield, Ill Oct 30-1914; Hon. J. G. Cannon, Dear sir: I enclose this thinking it may interest you, if not it may furnish you…

United States Representative Joseph Cannon stands on a stage with several seated women at the dedication of a memorial fountain placed in front of a government building in Danville. On verso: "Hon. J. G. Cannon, making a speech at Danville, Ills. on…

Joseph Cannon stands in front of a group of people on a stage at the laying of the cornerstone for the post office in Danville, Illinois.

United States Representative Joseph Cannon stands outside a building wearing a coat and hat.