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A carriage stands in front of Peoria's City Hall building.

The Keeley Institute was founded in Dwight in 1879 by Leslie Keeley, and offered treatment to cure alcoholism through 1965. At the peak of the institute's popularity, there were more than 200 locations across the U.S. and in Europe.

Instrumental music in honor of the memory of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, who died on October 12, 1870.

Cover depicts the American flag over a log cabin, a young Lincoln reading by a fire, and a portriat of President Lincoln. The song proclaims the unity of Americans.

Benjamin Helm signs his writ of capias promising the sheriff of Hardin County, Kentucky, to bring the defendant into custody to appear in court.

Ministers, mothers, and youth workers gather at the Urban League to discuss problems faced by youth. Among them are Dr. Ruth Walker, Guidance Director, Lanphier High and Dr. E. A. Lee, Vocational Guidance Committee chairman.

A group of young adults gather. The Urban League sponsored the National Youth Administration from 1935 to 1941 which helped provide occupational and other training to young adults.

A group of young adults meet. The Urban League sponsored the National Youth Administration from 1935 to 1941 which helped provide occupational and other training to young adults.

A group of young adults listen to a speaker. The Urban League sponsored the National Youth Administration from 1935 to 1941 which helped provide occupational and other training to young adults.

Mothers of World War II veterans gather. Beginning in 1942, the Urban League encouraged blacks to contribute to the war effort both physically and financially.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Vernon L. Nickell, introduces panel speakers for the film forum on "The High Wall".

Portrait of Reverend G. B. Winston reading mail during his time as executive secretary. Later, while serving as executive director of the league, Reverend G. B. Winston worked to establish the Springfield Urban League Scholarship Fund.

Etta Moten, the first African American woman to perform at the White House, performs a concert at Springfield High School.Etta Moten's papers are located at the Chicago Public…

Portrait of Sterling Tucker, Field Secretary of the Industrial Department of the National Urban League, and Reverend G. B. Winston, Executive Secretary of the Springfield Urban League, meeting with Governor Adlai Stevenson II at the Executive…

A small group of singers perform at an event.

Band members perform a monthly concert directed by Louis "Hoppy" Evans. The center, located in Champaign, was dedicated in 1945 after years of fundraising by the black community for an adequate recreational facility.

Ladies of the club participate in a banquet.

Members of the Illinois Senate meet in the sate capitol. Senator John J. Parish waves his hand while seated at the center seat of the back desk.

John J. Parish stands and addresses members of the Illinois Senate while they are in session at the Illinois State Capitol.

Several politicians gather, including state senators Christopher C. Wimbish (seated) and John J. Parish (2nd from right). The photograph is signed: "To Sen. Parrish - one of the grandest fellows in the world - Chris Wimbish."

State Senator John J. Parish and others stand beside the desk of State Senator William J. Lynch which is covered in papers and a sign reading "Please Don't Disturb; Wm. J. Lynch; Senator 9th District."On verso:"To John Parish (the rogue), While our…

Members of the Illinois Senate attend a banquet. John J. Parish is seated along the back row, fourth from left.

Members of the Illinois Senate meet in the Capitol building.

Attendees of the sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention sit and listen to Springfield mayor Nelson Howarth speak.On verso: "First Plenary Session in the Representative Hall of the Old State Capitol, Springfield, March 20, 1970, about 2:00 p.m.…

Judge Franklin E. Dove delivers an address to the delegates at the sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention. On verso: "First Plenary Session in the Representative Hall of the Old State Capitol, Springfield, March 20, 1970, about 2:30 p.m. Judge…