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An exterior view shows the two-story brick home in Canton, Ohio, where Mary Reed Cannon was born. On verso: "House in Canton, Ohio where Mrs. J. G. Cannon (Mary Pamela Reed) was born in about 1891. Mrs. Frances Scovil Reed, (Bailey)."

A group of people, including Joseph Cannon, sits on the porch of D. W. Taylor's cottage in Litchfield. On verso: "With kindest regards, D. W. Taylor."

United States Representative Joseph Cannon speaks to a crowd from a gazebo at the 1914 Westfield Horse Show. On verso: "Westfield, Ill Oct 30-1914; Hon. J. G. Cannon, Dear sir: I enclose this thinking it may interest you, if not it may furnish you…

United States Representative Joseph Cannon stands on a stage with several seated women at the dedication of a memorial fountain placed in front of a government building in Danville. On verso: "Hon. J. G. Cannon, making a speech at Danville, Ills. on…

Joseph Cannon stands in front of a group of people on a stage at the laying of the cornerstone for the post office in Danville, Illinois.

A sketch of retiring United States Representative Joseph Cannon by Edward J. McGrath replicates the cover image of the first TIME Magazine drawn by William Oberhardt.Image caption: "J. G. Cannon, Danville, Ill. Speaker of House of Representatives."

United States Representative Joseph Cannon stands outside a building wearing a coat and hat.

United States Representative Joseph Cannon poses for a portrait with his arms folded in front.

Mary Pamela Reed Cannon, wife of Joseph G. Cannon, leans against the back of a chair during a portrait session.

Joseph Cannon sits for a portrait wearing a suit.

Large crowds fill the stage and auditorium for Dwight Green's inauguration as governor.

Members of the Illinois General Assembly march down the northeast walk of the statehouse on their way to the Illinois State Armory for Dwight H. Green's inauguration.

Dwight H. Green's car leads a line of automobiles in his inaugural parade.

Company C of the 130th Illinois Infantry marches in the 1941 inaugural parade for Governor Dwight H. Green.

The Commonwealth-Edison Drum and Bugle Corps marches in the inaugural parade for Dwight H. Green, taking place on Capitol Avenue, near 5th Street in Springfield.

Members of the 1941 Inaugural Committee, composed of members of both the Illinois House and Senate, stand at the Governor's Mansion in Springfield prior to the start of the parade for Dwight H. Green.

Dwight H. Green and his campaign manager, Ferre C. Watkins, arrive by train at the Alton depot for Green's inauguration as governor.

Governor Dwight H. Green (back left), Mabel Kingston Green (back right), Nancy Green (front left), and Gloria Green (front right), pose for a family photo on Inauguration Day.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Walter T. Gunn (far left) and Illinois Speaker of the House Elmer Schnackenberg (left of Green) look on as Dwight H. Green takes the gubernatorial oath of office.

Governor Dwight H. Green (left) and his wife, Mabel Kingston Green (middle), sit with Illinois Inaugural Ball Chairman Edward T. Ryerson, Jr. (right), at the ball.On verso: "Green, Mrs. Green and Edward T. Ryerson, Jr., of Chicago, chairman of the…

The Green family, including (l-r) Gloria Green (left), Governor Dwight H. Green (2nd from left), First Lady Mabel Kingston Green (2nd from right), and Nancy Green, enjoy a moment at home.

Illinois First Lady Mabel Kingston Green kisses her daughters, Gloria and Nancy, as they prepare to leave for school.

Nancy Green, the daughter of Governor Dwight H. Green and Mabel Kingston, sits on a couch and plays a board game.

Gloria Green, the daughter of Governor Dwight H. Green and Mabel Kingston, sits on a couch with her stuffed elephant.

Governor Dwight H. Green and his wife, Mabel Kingston, attend a dinner endorsing soybeans.