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Adlai Stevenson II holds a sign reading "Stevenson for President" as he walks the political tightrope of "moderation."

George Chambers poses for a portrait wearing a dark jacket and cap.

Pat Lamey, a private in the 47th Wisconsin Infantry during the American Civil War, poses for a portrait wearing his uniform.

Portrait of Maggie Mitchell, an American stage actress during the mid to late nineteenth century. Mitchell was rumored to be a one time girlfriend of Abraham Lincoln assassin, John Wilkes Booth. After Booth was shot, a picture of the actress was…

Song depicts money arriving to fund United States Army during Civil War. "Dan Bryant's Popular Comic Song" "As sung by him with immense success at Bryant's Minstrels also by Mrs John Wood, in the grand Fairy Extravaganza 'Fair One with the Golden…

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by images of flatboat, rail splitting and fishing materials, and Lincoln chopping wood. " 'Honest Old Abe' has split many a rail; He is up to his work, and he'll surely not…

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln. " 'Honest Old Abe' has split many a rail; He is up to his work, and he'll surely not fail, He has guided his flat-boat thro' many a strait, And watchful he'll prove at the helm of the…

Instrumental song for Lincoln's second presidential inauguration. "Performed by the Orchestra of the Milwaukee Musical Society at the Inauguration Ball."

Campaign song for Ulysses S. Grant. Presidential election 1868. U. S. Grant was president from 1869-1877. Cover has ornamental border.

William Rayburn poses for a portrait in profile.

William Rayburn poses for a portrait wearing a tuxedo.

Katharine Chase writes to an unknown Colonel discussing her attempt to authenticate a painting she owns.

In a letter on Treasury Department stationery, Salmon P. Chase writes B.B. French offering him the use of his confidential clerk who will go places for French.

Lyrics depict American flag and its role in patriotism. "Suitable for all Patriotic Occasions" Lyrics on cover.

Lyrics depict support for troops fighting for the United States. Cover includes a lengthy description of how the song was commissioned and conceptualized.

Photo caption: "Busy tho they may be, railroad men can usually spare a minute for the company photographer. This July 1935 view of the Springfield shop forces displays the workday apparel of the era."

Photo caption: "Crews worked around the clock to replace the Sangamon River trestle between Oakford and Kilbourne. Accumulated brush and logs had ignited the day before, burning up the old trestle. It was a rare occasion to se the 4-4-0's on anything…

A crane lifts a large diesel engine from the 54 train for repair.Photo caption: "Easy does it! When a rebuilt prime mover was necessary for diesel 54, the wrecker X32 was utilized for the job. The date is June 17, 1963 and within a matter of days,…

Two employees pose for a photo showing several automobiles handled by the railroad company.Photo caption: "Midland formerly handled a good deal of merchandise traffic, including automobiles. The tri-level auto rack had yet to be discovered, so the…

Photo caption: "Here prior to the final passenger run, C&IM president (Fred) Schrader poses with the engineer and conductor, and F. B. Eckard (2nd from left). Eckard had just come off duty as Night Chief Dispatcher. He had one of the most…

Photo caption: "C&IM's first road diesel, the 50, gets a refill of the sand hatch at the Springfield engine terminal. Sand is an important commodity to the C&IM; without it, tonnage ratings over Petersburg hill would be greatly reduced."

Carl Sandburg plays the guitar and speaks into a microphone at a New Salem State Park event. Photo caption: "C&IM president Fred Schrader was not only an active and busy railroad executive, but also a prominent civic leader. In 1949, a ceremony…

Photo caption: "Switchman lines the track for the yard engine to head into its "house" at Powerton."