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Lyrics depict push to elect Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin during 1860 presidential election. "To Honest Abe Lincoln." "Sung with rapturous applause at the Fanueil Hall Ratification Meeting."

Lyrics written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect. Depict life on plantation while master is gone including singer's affection for woman named Sally. "Sung by 'Buckleys' Serenaders'"

Large crowds look at a stage with a banner reading "Hail to the Chief who in Triumph Advances." Photo caption: "Grand Triumphal Arch and Reception of Lieut. Gen. Grant, at Galena, Ill, August 18, 1865." On verso: "From original photo in possession of…

Song describes state of Illinois. Solo and harmony vocal versions of song. Copies of original song.

Satirical song about the speculation craze in the burgeoning oil industry during the Civil War.

Illustrated eight verse song and chorus about the oil drilling craze of the 1860s.

March to honor Andrew Johnson, Vice President of the United States, March 4, 1865-April 15, 1865. Cover depicts picture of Vice President Johnson

Benjamin Alvord, a veteran of the American Civil War, a mathematician, and a botanist, poses for a portrait wearing his Army uniform jacket.

Spectators line the sidewalks to watch a parade as it makes its way down Main Street in Arthur.

A young William H. Huff, son of Clarence F. Huff and Octavia Herdman, stands on a chair during a portrait session.

Mixed chorus song memorializing Abraham Lincoln. "Song written and used especially for Bethany Presbyterian Church, (Wanamaker's) service on Lincoln's birthday in1916."

Sarah Margaret Mercer poses for a portrait in a long dark dress. Mercer was born in Lewiston, Fulton County, Illinois, and later moved to Whiting, Kansas, where she passed away in 1937.

A World War II era advertisement uses an image of a nurse in front of an image of her working with a doctor in the field to recruit women to join the American Red Cross Student Reserve.

Instrumental music. "Partly Composed and Dededicated to Gen. Zachary Taylor." Cover depicts Zachary Taylor, who commanded one of two principal American armies in the War with Mexico and later served as president from 1849 to 1850. He died in office…

Instrumental Music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln. "Respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States."

A sale bill from the sale of the estate of Ninian Edwards, Sr., notes the purchase of a wagon and yoke of oxen for $92.50 by Ninian Edwards, Jr.

Sidney McInstry, an eight year old mulatto girl, is apprenticed to Ninian Edwards for ten years. The ndenture is signed by Edwards and James Adams on behalf of Mcinstry.

Ninian Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, deed sixty acres in Logan County to Constant R. Oglesby for $600. Elizabeth Edwards is the sister of Mary Lincoln. Sangamon County Clerk Noah W. Matheny witnesses the signatures of Edwards and his wife.

Lyrics depict grief for the death of Abraham Lincoln. Cover includes title surrounded by tombstone shape. Stamp on cover states "Chicago Variety Store Sheet Music & Instruments"

Champion judges of the 1913 Bushnell Horse Show congregate on a busy street.

As administrator of the estate of James Sayle, deceased, William F. Elkin makes an account of rents sold on behalf of the Sayle heirs. Elkin is one of the Long Nine.

Lyrics depict singer fondly remembering a lover. Front cover signed by Marjorie Elliott.

An American flag hangs outside the old American Consulate located at 1 Rue des Italiens in Paris. The offices for the French newspaper Le Temps are at the end of the street at 6 Rue des Italiens.