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Wide Awakes Member
Portrait of a member of the Wide Awakes, a paramilitary political organization that was affiliated with the Republican Party during the 1860 presidential election.
Wide Awake
Four verse song calls for people to rally to the Union cause.
Wide Awake
Four verse campaign song and chorus sung to the tune of "Oh Susannah" in support of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin in the presidential election 1860.
Why the Lusitania Broke the Record
A man rushes into the Turbine Steamship Company's office offering $1 million if they could take him across the Atlantic Ocean in four days. The second panel shows him asking the captain about the boat's arrival time. The third panel shows the man…
Whole Hog Or None No. 2
Illustrated four verse song and chorus about how Americans go "Whole Hog" in everything they do.Sheet note: Subtitle : "As sung by Tony Pastor."
Who'll Save the Left
Lyrics depict the Battle of Stones River and the 19th Illinois Infantry's response to a need for a change in positioning on the battlefield. "To perpetuate the glory of the brave men of the 19th Illinois and their companions in arms who fell at…
Who'll Save the Left
Subtitled "A Battle Scene," a song sung in honor of the men of the Nineteenth Illinois Infantry regiment and Union soldiers who died at the Second Battle of Murfreesboro or the Battle of Stones River from December 31, 1862 to January 2, 1863.
Who Will Care For Old Abe Now?
Three verse campaign song ridiculing Abraham Lincoln and praising George McClellan, Lincoln's Democratic opponent in the presidential election of 1864.
Who Will Care For Mother Now?
Illustrated three verse song and chorus about a dying soldier wondering who will care for his sick and elderly mother.
Who Will Care For Mother Now?
Three verse song and chorus about a dying soldier wondering who will care for his sick and elderly mother.Sheet note: "See the answer to this song, 'Kind friends are near her."
Who Will Care For Mother Now?
Three verse song and chorus about a dying soldier wondering who will care for his sick and elderly mother.
Who Will Care For Mickey Now?
Illustrated three verse song and chorus satrizing the conscription of Irishmen into the Union Army.Sheet note: "A parody on 'Who will care for mother now?'."
Who Will Care For Mickey Now?
Illustrated three verse song and chorus satrizing the conscription of Irishmen into the Union Army.Sheet note: "A parody on 'Who will care for mother now?'."
Who Says a Woman Can't Hit Straight!
A woman wearing a sash labeled "The Chicago Woman" hits a mallet on a carnival game labeled "Chicago Polls" illustrating quickly-rising voter registration while "The Chicago Man" cheers her on. A colonial figure representing New York waves his arms…
Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia
A train waits at the railroad station across from several buildings in a street view of Whitehall Street in Atlanta, Georgia, during the Civil War.
White House Skidoo
Board game distributed by the District of Columbia Democratic Women's Day Committee featuring Adlai Stevenson II and his attempts to reach the White House.
White Brick Crosswalk
A white brick crosswalk leads to a corner store selling apples from baskets and crates on the street. Signs on the storefront advertise apples, cider, and Nehi on the corner of of 8th and Jefferson Streets in Springfield.On verso: "Use of bricks as…
Whitaker Family
The Whitaker Family in Vienna, Illinois, poses for an outdoor portrait. On verso: "Only 2 left Martha and Geneva."
Whirling Dervish
Portrait of a Whirling Dervish of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, a branch of Islam, in traditional apparel including a fez. Followers whirl during Sama ceremonies as a form of dhikr or remembrance of God.
While There's Life There's Hope
Two verse song and chorus about hope in the face of adversity. Sheet note: "As sung by Mr. John Collins, the celebrated Irish comedian and vocalist, in Broughham's play of the 'Duke's motto' at Niblo's" Song."
Where the Cornfields Wave In Sunny Illinois
Lyrics depict nostalgia for and pride in growing up in Illinois. Cover image depicts "Illinois" in title written with cornstalks. Back page is the first page of the "Tingley Two Step"
Where Is Ma
Four verse satirical song about Stephen A. Douglas.
When You and I Were Young, Maggie
Lyrics depict singer as an old man singing to his lover, "Maggie", and asking her to remember their life together when they were young. "Dedicated to Mrs. S. L. Atwell".
When You and I Were Young, Maggie
Lyrics depict singer as an old man singing to his lover, "Maggie", and asking her to remember their life together when they were young. "Dedicated to Mrs. S. L. Atwell". Hand-written list on the back cover.