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John P. Altgeld, the twentieth Illinois Governor (1893-1897), sits for a portrait.

Rachel Coleman (left) and a young Ruth Parsons (right) pose together for a portrait.

Thia Dorri looks over her shoulder for a profile portrait taken from behind her.On verso: "Al mio [ ] Amico e Maestro in [ ] si effetto. Nostra [ ] Thia Dorri."

Future president Benjamin Harrison of Indianapolis,Indiana,writes to Albert G. Porter requesting a commission for his brother, Carter B. Harrison (later mayor of Chicago). Abraham Lincoln's endorsement of Harrison appears on the reverse side of this…

Richard J. Daley wears a suit and tie for a portrait session during his time at the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Illustrated four verse song sung to the tune of "Billy O'Rourke." Written in stereotypical Irish dialect. Lyrics depict singer being co-opted into Wide Awakes for Abraham Lincoln.

Menzer F. Doud poses for a portrait next to a false staircase.

An unidentified man wears a handkerchief in his jacket pocket during a portrait session.

A report of grades from Harvard College for the academic year 1860-1861 lists the marks for the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes with class rank penned beside each student name. Freshman Robert T. Lincoln is ranked #43 in his class of 56 with…

A report of grades from Harvard College for the senior class of 1863-64 inlcudes the grade of Robert Todd Lincoln during his senior year. This particular report belonged to [James] Elliott. Of a senior class of 90 pupils, Robert ranked #32 in his…

The members of the committee issue an invitation to Harvard College's Class Day to be held in Stoughton Hall immediately following the exercises in the church. Robert Todd Lincoln is listed as a member of the committee for this event.

A ticket to Harvard College's Class Day admits a gentleman and ladies to the dances in the hall. This ticket printed in purple with decorative border and its envlope is addressed to Mr. Elliot. Robert Todd Lincoln is listed with five other men on the…

E.H. Hasgard sends Edwina Booth Grossman a copy of his book written by his niece so that when he is "gone" he will be "kindly remembered by a grandchild of that most gifted & distinguished man whom I knew so well."

An advertisement for women to attend the Summer Conference of the World Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at College Camp, Lake Geneva, WI in 1918. Established in England in 1885 to advocate for social and economic improvement for women, the…

A song honoring Lincoln in death.

An abstract of votes for electors of president and vice president of the United States is signed by Gov. Richard Yates, Secretary of State O.M. Hatch, and Auditor Jesse Dubois of Illinois.

Members of the police department pose for a group photo. On verso: "Seated - Thomas J. Schaefer - Chief; Dr. G. T. Johnson - Mayor; Standing - J. Frank Maberry; Cartright; Cartright; Charlie Rhodes; E. J. Maberry."

A woodcut shows the November 4, 1888, fire as it destroys the main Monticello Female Seminary building.

"In memory of Abraham Lincoln Sixteenth president of the United States" "(An honest man's the noblest work of god)"

Lincoln's private secretary John Hay reports to Commissioner of Public Buildings B.B. French that: "There are no papers now on file here. Those relating to public matters have been sent to their several departments and private papers are in the…

John Hay accepts Mary Harlan Lincoln's invitation for Thursday, June 8th. In jest he adds: "Please say to His Excellency, that I rather regret I have no engagement for that day; it would have been such a pleasure to throw it over."

Hymns. "For use in churches, and for social and family devotions." Cover is dark brown.

"Respectfully dedicated to the Whigs of the United States," the cover depicts a picture of President William Henry Harrison, the first Whig party candidate elected president. The Whigs being the predecessors of the Republicans, the song is a rallying…

Major General Riseley and his inspection party enter a PX, or Post Exchange. From left to right, Brigadier General Roy E. Lindquist, CG, 187th ARCT; Major General James P. Riseley, CG, Prov. Corps; Unknown Marine Colonel; Colonel Curtis J. Herrick,…

A song supporting Lincoln's reelection in 1864 and urging the people of the Union to see the war through to victory.