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Sisters Daisy Day Johnson and Marg Maude Day Samuels Jones pose for a portrait.On verso: "Daisy Day Johnson (Mrs. Cha[rle]s R.), Marg Maude Day Samuels (1st) Jones (2nd), 3rd & 4th dtrs Will. Day & Marg E. Keyes; Daisy b. July 15, 1871, m.…

"To the memory of Abraham Lincoln who died a martyr to the cause of Freedom." "Toll O mournfully the bell, Chant the dirge and ring the knell, Let it throb and rise and swell, Up to Heaven, up to the goal, Of our martyred patriot's soul."

Illustrated fifteen verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Maryland, My Maryland." Sheet Note: "German Melody : O Tannebaum, O Tannebaum, wie grun sind deine Blatter"

An exterior view of the Centennial Building, in Springfield, highlights the columns on the side of the structure. The building was originally named to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Illinois' statehood and was later renamedthe Michael J. Howlett…

Former president Ulysses S. Grant sits for a portrait wearing a suit and bow tie.

Ward Hill Lamon writes a cover letter to Champaign County Circuit Clerk Webber that accompanies several documents to be filed with cases to be heard in Champaign County Circuit Court. Lamon mentions that he will enter himself as security for costs in…

Song depicts slaves singing in praise of the Union, Lincoln, and ultimate emancipation.

Lyrics depict singer's pride in the State of Illinois, noting the state's geography, industry, and soldiers who fought and died during World War I.

Instrumental music

Illustrated six verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "When this cruel war is over."

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Wait for the Wagon" endorsing George McClellan for president and calling on Abraham Lincoln to leave the White House.

Charlie Corneau poses for a portrait at age 22 wearing a bowtie.

Martha M. Gutterson Abbot sits for a portrait wearing a blouse with a white collar. On verso: "Martha M. Gutterson. Born in Andover, Mass. Nov 6" 1805. Married in Milford, N. H. Dec. 2" 1834. to Stephen Abbot. Died in Hillsboro, Ills. July 7th 1861."

Stephen Abbot, father of William Abbot and grandfather of Stephen Abbot, sits for a portrait wearing a suit, bow tie, and scarf. On verso: "Stephen Abbot. Born in Milford, N. H. Nov. 22' 1797. Married in Milford, N. H. Dec. 2' 1834. Died in…

Henry Day poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit. On verso: "Henry Day, Barry, Illinois, February 10, 1892."

A man inspects the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Several people survey the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

A large group of people gather around the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Lyrics depict push for Americans to purchase Liberty Bonds during World War I. Cover image depicts a bald eagle with open wings above the text.

Senator Richard J. Daley wears a suit and tie, with a three tips fold style pocket square in his left breast pocket during a portrait session. On verso: "Sen. Richard J. Daley Dist. 9."

Mahalia Jackson stands in the choir area of an unidentified church while recording a performance for the Illinois Sesquicentennial television special, I Remember Illinois. The special aired on February 18, 1968.

A young boy watches as a film crew records United States Senator Paul Douglas speaking with an unidentified man in front of a log cabin at New Salem.

Orrell Marietta "Rita" Garrison Estep, daughter of Mary Jane Garrison and Alva C. Garrison as a toddler. An off-camera woman helps the child pose for the photograph.On verso: "My aunt."

A miniature in a locket features the image of Lieutenant Robert Anderson. Anderson commanded Abraham Lincoln during the Black Hawk War, fought in the Seminole and Mexican-American Wars, and was the commanding officer of Fort Sumter at the beginning…