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The Ann Rutledge monument, erected in January 1921 at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg, features a poem written by Edgar Lee Masters.

A fenced-in monument to Ann Rutledge stands in Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg. On verso: "Small stone marked Ann Rutledge (foreground) marked original grave in Concord Cemetery, near New Salem. Grave moved to Oakland Cemetery May 15, 1890. The…

Photo caption: "No. 15 - The Original Ann Rutledge Grave. Ann Rutledge, sweetheart of Abraham Lincoln, died August 25, 1835, and was buried in the Goodpasture Grave Yard (sometimes called Old Concord Cemetery). Her brother, David, and other relatives…

A chair sits empty at the original gravesite of Ann Rutledge. On verso: "First resting place in Old Concord Cemetery, Menard County, Ills, of Ann Rutledge, Lincoln's first love."

A sign marks the original grave of Ann Rutledge. David Rutledge's headstone stands to the right of the sign. The sign reads: "This marks the original grave of Ann Rutledge born January 7, 1813. Died August 24, 1835. Abraham Lincoln made many…

The monument dedicated to Mary Ann Rutledge in Bethel Cemetery in Van Buren County, Iowa, stands among tall grasses. On verso: "Tall shaft is grave of mother of Ann Rutledge (Lincoln's sweetheart). Located in Bethel Cemetery, 3 miles NW of…

The headstone of David Rutledge stands in Concord Cemetery in Menard County. On verso: "Sacred to the memory of David Rutledge who departes this life June 7th 1842. Age 26 years 9 months and 17 days. Member of Lincoln's Company Black Hawk War."

The original marker of the Ann Rutledge grave from Concord Cemetery, as it sits in Oakland Cemetery. Photo caption: "The remains of Ann Rutledge were removed from the neglected grave in Concord Graveyard, May 15, 1890, to the Oakland Cemetery,…

An exterior view shows the Chateau de Saint Symphorien in Rochefort-sur-Loire. On Verso: "Roudybush School in Anjou France."

A man plays golf at the Roudybush School in Rochefort-sur-Loire, France. The Chateau de Saint Symphorien stands in the background.On verso: Rochefort-sur-Loire, Chateau de St. Symphorien, Roudybush School - Le Golf.

Rochefort-sur-Loire, Ruines de St. Offrange. On verso: "Roudybush School in Anjou."

Le chateau de Scharrachbergheim. On verso: "Roudybush chateau in Alsace when Dr. Franklin Roudybush was consul at Strasbourg." Collection contains a duplicate postcard with verso: "Chateau in Alsace after World War II when Consul Roudybush was in…

Colonel R. F. Roudybush and his son, Franklin, stand during a portrait session. Colonel Roudybush appears in his military uniform which bears a patch of the Cross of Lorraine on the left shoulder.

George Shotwell Roudebush sits for a portrait. On verso: "Rev. Dr. George Shotwell Roudebush, deceased, Madison, Mississippi - This gentleman, friend and distant relative (tho we spell our names slightly different) has been a guest in our home when…

An exterior view shows the Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum in Athens, Illinois.

Two children, identified as "Lucy" and "Paul" enjoy a park in St. Louis.

Philip Wagner, Sr. (center) looks at a spoon collection display with two members of the Rogers family.

Philip Wagner, Sr. (left) and an unidentified man stand on either side of a round table while an unidentified woman sitting in a chair looks on.

Philip Wagner, Sr., looks through a book with an unidentified woman.

State Representative Leland Rayson (left) stands with U.S. Representative Paul Simon (center), and State Representative Anthony Scariano.

State Representative Leland Rayson (far left) stands with, from left to right: Walter Reuther, President, United Automobile Workers; Robert Johnston, District Director Region 4, United Automobile Workers; and Alderman Seymour Simon.

State Representative Leland Rayson (left) shakes hands with politician Ralph Tyler Smith

State Representative Leland Rayson (center) and his administrative aide Terry Stezio (left) meet with Governor Dan Walker (right).

Leland Rayson takes notes while testimony is given.

State Representative Leland Rayson (2nd from right) and his wife, Barbara, appear by accident at a Republican affair.