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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."

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…

Santa and his helpers take Christmas orders including one for "an elephant that doesn't gallup" from the Young Republicans.Cartoon dedication: "To Adlai Stevenson Gov of Illinois- Best Wishes, Kurt Carlson & Smorg!"

General Milton K. Alexander poses for a portrait in a dark suit and tie. Alexander, who knew Abraham Lincoln when Lincoln practiced law in Edgar County, made a name for himself as a fighter during the War of 1812 and the Seminole Wars, eventually…

President Johnson greets King Faisal of Saudi Arabia on the South Lawn of the White House during an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Ceremony.

Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, attends an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Host of the ceremony is Major General Curtis J. Herrick, Commanding General, Military…

Vice President Humphrey and his wife Muriel lay a wreath at the grave of President John F. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery during Veterans Day.

Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Carry me back to old Virginia."

In his own hand, Frank B. Carpenter copies a portion of the poem "Last leaf on the tree" by Oliver Wendell Holmes that Abraham Lincoln once quoted to him.

Illustrated sheet displays two, two verse songs. The first, "Her Bright Smiles Haunt Me Still," depicts the singer's inability to forget a woman he met. Second song, "Thy Voice Hath a Charm," published at bottom of page, depicts memory of a singer's…

An unidentified ANCO employee takes his lunch break.

John Wilkes Booth gives Isabel Sumner four photographs of himself in a variety of poses. In one photo Booth is seated, holding a cane. On the reverse side of this photo Booth writes: "Yours with affection J. Wilkes Booth." A second offers a left side…

Monroe Conlee (left), John H. Conlee (middle), and Joseph Conlee (right) pose for a group portrait. On verso: "Monroe Conlee M. E. minister; John H. Conlee (grandfather); Joseph Conlee (uncle)."

An illustration depicts two men standing in front of the Crawford House near Gentryville, Indiana, where Abraham Lincoln worked as a farm hand for Josiah Crawford.

Song about the history of the city of Kaskaskia and its bell that was lost in a flood but was found and now enshrined. Cover presents picture of the bell. Kaskaskia was the first capitol of the state of Illinois.

Leigh Garrett, of Elkhart, poses for a portrait wearing his United States Navy uniform.

Jacob Strawn was an early settler of Morgan County, moving from Ohio in 1831, and becoming a successful farmer in the Jacksonville area.

Adolph Germer shaking hands with an unidentified man at the 17th Constitutional Convention for C.I.O. in New York; On verso: Adolph Germer (center)

Official Illinois state song sung to the tune of "Baby Mine." Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and highlight the state's contributions to the United States during the Civil War. Front cover depicts Illinois state seal with "Illinois" stamped over it…

Official Illinois state songsung to the tune of "Baby Mine." Lyrics depict pride in Illinois and highlight the state's contributions to the United States during the Civil War. Quotations from "Hawley" and Dr. Charles W. Eliot at the bottom of the…

On the same day that Edwin Booth dies, W. H. Chamberlin writes to Edwina Booth Grossman recounting a kindness her father did for him ten years earlier. Chamberlin refers to an enclosed clipping, but it is no longer with the letter.