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School teacher H. Ross Etter and his students stand outside of a school house in Palmyra. On verso: "Simpson Hill School?"

Florence Evelyn Etter, Thelma Cox, and Jessie Bessie Carmichael pose for a portrait with a baby buggy. On verso: "F. Evelyn Etter with ribbon; Thelma Cox in Buggy; Jessie Bessie Carmichael."

Henry Ross Etter stands next to a rock formation during a visit to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Henry Ross Etter sits at his desk in his law office at Palmyra.

Henry Ross Etter sits in the driver's seat of a new 1915 Ford automobile in Kansas.

A young Henry Ross Etter poses for a portrait.

A drawing shows several people walking and riding in carriages in front of the residence of Richard Yates, Sr.Photo caption: "Residence of Ex Governor Richard Yates East State St. Jacksonville Ills."

A portrait drawing features Richard Yates, Sr.

A photograph collage features notable alumni of Illinois College in Jacksonville including (from left to right, top to bottom): "W. J. Bryan, 81," "Newton Bateman, 42," "R. Yates, Sr., 35," "R. Yates, Jr., 80," "Jos. N. Carter, 66," "Theod. N.…

A large crowd watches as George Kennedy rides in a cart around Winslow, Illinois. pulled by a donkey and George Eells as the result of an election bet. The writing at the bottom of the photograph reads, "Paying an election bet, the town went for…

Photo Caption: "Chicago, Sept. 22 - My 'Favorite Son" - Republican Sen. Everett Dirksen puts his arm around junior Sen. Charles Percy last night at a news conference in Chicago. The colorful Dirksen, a longtime member of the Senate, said he would…

King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) listens to interpreter James Atkins (left) while Illinois Senator Charles Percy waits for a response.

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) meets with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) and interpreter James Atkins (left).

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) sits down with King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (center) and interpreter James Atkins (left) for a meeting.

Charles Percy shakes hands with an elderly woman while another woman looks on during a campaign stop.

The Bell and Howell Company board of directors pose for a photograph during a board meeting. Charles Percy sits third from the left.

U.S. Chief Deputy of Mission in Egypt Frank Maestrone (left), Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (center), Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (left) smile for the camera during a meeting.

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (center) gestures to someone off-camera while meeting with United States Chief Deputy of Mission in Egypt Frank Maestrone (left) and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (left).

Illinois Senator Charles H. Percy (right) stands with President Richard Nixon aboard an aircraft.

Charles Percy engages in conversation with an elderly man during a campaign stop.

Photo caption: "Chicago, Oct. 14-Percys at Inquest-Charles Percy, whose daughter, Valerie, was slain Sept. 18, sits with folded hands and solemn face during inquest Thursday into the girl's death. Mrs. Percy watches her husband. Both testified on…

The Felts residence, located at 1970 W. Wood in Decatur, is a two story building with dark shutters.

David V. Felts's desk at the Alpha Kappa Lambda Houseas it appeared while he was a student at theUniversity of Illinois.

Several men, including David V. Felts, examine notes and other documents.

David V. Felts meets with a gentlemen at his desk.