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The office of A. M. Thackara, Consul General in Paris from 1913 to 1924, is filled with chairs, a desk, and several bookcases.

The interior of the American Consular Services in Paris on Rue des Italiens features office space with long counters.

Several chairs and tables line a hallway in the American Consular Services in Paris on Rue des Italiens.

A World War I promotion of the Fourth Liberty Loan bond campaign depicts a German soldier abducting a young woman as a town burns in the background.

Illustrated two verse song. Lyrics depict singer's affection for daisies. Color cover image depicts man and woman in a garden scene in upper left-hand corner with swan in a pond across the top.

Illustrated two verse song. Lyrics depict singer's affection for daisies. Color cover image depicts large letter "D" with flowers hanging from and an angel with a harp in the upper left-hand corner.

Often attributed to a poem by William Cullen Bryant, the song honors Abraham Lincoln in support of his call for more Union soldiers. The poem was originally published in the New York Evening Post on July, 16, 1862 by James Sloan Gibbons.

Emory writes to an unnamed doctor, asking for a letter of recommendation to Secretary of State William H. Seward for a consular position. In his letter, Emory discusses the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the public mood in Washington, D.C., as…

Major General Curtis J. Herrick, Commanding General, Military District of Washington, lays the Presidential Wreath at the grave of President John F. Kennedy during the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

An advertisement from the American Red Cross pleads to Americans to join and help the Allied forces "fighting our fight" during World War I.

Lyrics describe worry for loved one

Cover has index of other songs, this particular sheet music presents "Rock A Bye: The Cradle Song."

Ellen Vickery, wife of Daniel Vickery, sits for a portrait.

Una Vickery sits for a portrait wearing a dress with a large lace collar.

Clifton H. Moore (center) poses for a portrait with his four brothers. Clifton was the first resident lawyer in Clinton. Clifton formed a profitable land speculating partnership with Bloomington Judge David Davis in 1848. Clifton became friends with…

Performers in an "Old Maids" convention, an event meant to raise money by putting on a play or musical performance, pose for a group photo. The photograph verso includes the program listing details about the event and the participants.

Cover depicts a picture of Abraham Lincoln, with words of the song printed on front. Description under title, "Written and Composed on the death of President Abraham Lincoln."

Song based on William Knox's poem "Mortality," which became better known by its first line: "Oh! Why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" According to artist Francis Bicknell Carpenter, Lincoln, who Carpenter often interacted with while painting…

An artist's sketch depicts the 1846 Nauvoo Mormon Temple at the time of the building's dedication.

The police set up a roadblock demonstration for the press at the National Police Driving School in Carpentersville.

Edwin Markham, an American poet and Poet Laureate of Oregon (1923-1931), poses for a portrait. The personalized message and signature at the bottom of the photograph reads, "My dear Carl Vrooman: Here I am - yours with the secret word and the…

Abraham Lincoln receives a check signed by Illinois State Auditor W.L.D. Ewing and endorsed by State Treasurer M. Carpenter for services "as bearer of the presidential polls from Lawrence County to the seat of government." Lincoln's signature is on…

Ada Rice smiles at her horse while holding its reins.

A dedication reads, "Respectfully dedicated to the Union Army." Cover depicts color image of peace and war surrounding flag-draped portrait of Abraham Lincoln.