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A young Andrew Morrison poses for a portrait wearing a dark patterned dress.On verso: "Andrew Morrison. Washington, D. C."

Funeral march "In Memory of President Lincoln." Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by border of leaves with wreath of stars over the title.

Dedicated: "To Col. F. A. Bartleson, 100th Ill. Vol." Song about the Battle of Fort Donelson (Tennessee), fought in 1862. Pro North. Cover depicts soldiers ready for battle.

Official Illinois state song with lyrics depicting pride in Illinois with emphasis on progress of the state. New verses by Win Stracke are included in this version. Cover includes a brief history of the song.

Elizabeth W. Johnson writes a note of sympathy to Edwina Booth Grossman on the death of her father, Edwin.

Five verse song and chorus celebrating the flag of the United States and denoucing the Confederate flag.

Lyrics depict push for Americans to purchase war bonds during World War II. Color cover image depicts hand dropping paper money and coins into a top hat decorated with stars and stripes. On back cover: "'They Give Their Lives - You Lend Your Money'…

Reverdy Johnson sends his autograph to an admirer.

Peter Cartwright and his wife, Frances Gaines Cartwright, sit side by side for a portrait. Photo caption: "Engraved by T. Johnson from daguerreotype, about 1866, in possession of L. C. Pitner."On verso: "From Century magazine, v. 23, no. 4 (Feb…

Lyrics depict singer as an old man singing to his lover, "Maggie", and asking her to remember their life together when they were young. "Dedicated to Mrs. S. L. Atwell". Hand-written list on the back cover.

Lyrics depict singer as an old man singing to his lover, "Maggie", and asking her to remember their life together when they were young. "Dedicated to Mrs. S. L. Atwell".

Orchestration for song. Includes music for piano, 2 trumpets, drums, 2 Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Sax, Violin, Trombone, Bass, and Guitar.

The Colp Chorus and members of a massed community chorus prepare for a performance at the outdoor Ravine Theater in Anna. The chorus was a product of the Federal Music Project, a component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation…

Illustrated six verse wartime parody of the original, popular 1856 song by composer John Rogers Thomas.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus satrizing the conscription of Irishmen into the Union Army.Sheet note: "A parody on 'Who will care for mother now?'."

Illustrated three verse song and chorus satrizing the conscription of Irishmen into the Union Army.Sheet note: "A parody on 'Who will care for mother now?'."

Illustrated four verse song sung to the tune of "The Sword of Bunker Hill." Lyrics depict death scene of U. S. soldier on the battlefield. Cover depicts a seated General Winfield Scott.military figure surrounded by floral laurel and American flags on…

Illustrated eight verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Limerick Races." Lyrics depict activities at a fair in Donybrook, Ireland. Color cover image depicts man in rags on stage.

Three verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Last Rose of Summer." Lyrics depict body of drummer laying on the Antietam battlefield and the loss of soldiers in battle. Color cover image depicts "Advance Grand Cavalry - near Alexandria, Va."

Four verse song and chourus sung to the tune of "Whack Row de Dow.'" Lyrics depict celebration over the Union army capturing the city of Charleston, SC from the Confederate troops. Color cover image depicts Fort Sumter under attack.

Illustrated eight verse song. Lyrics depict a wedding with drinking, dancing, and fighting. Color cover image depicts a man wearing rags on stage in front of a pastoral scene.

Several soldiers stand in front of the president's viewing platform. Following the conclusion of the American Civil War, military processions marched in a celebration that took place in Washington, D.C. On verso: "Very fine and excessively scarce.…

Two soldiers stand guard outside Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Deputy Clerk John D. Johnston writes a receipt for payment of filing fees incurred by Richard Genty in the administration of the estate of Whitefield Brodus, deceased.