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A man walks near the wreckage of an automobile after it collided with a train near Geff.

Railroad tracks run through a rural area. On verso: "Wishing you a happy Birthday. Frank S. Mrs. Addie Brumley. Champaign, Ill. 401 West Hill St."

Several men stand outside the Moweaqua train station.

A railroad engine lies on its side after derailing in Springfield. Photo caption: "One of Springfield's most spectacular train wrecks occurred in May 1950 when the 700 stubbed its toe at Ridgely tower, the GM&O crossing. Working a train of…

Several onlookers survey a train accident.

Crowds gather to look at a two-car automobile accident while a man takes notes during a conversation with a man and a woman.

The roofs of several flooded automobiles that were in a traffic jam on Route 37 on the outskirts of Mound City when the Ohio levee broke are barely visible above the water.

A crowd gathers at the scene of a car accident as medical personnel load a person on a stretcher into an ambulance.

A railroad employee performs maintenance on a trackside signal. Photo caption: "C&IM utilizes the 'target' type of trackside signals, such as that pictured here. The single light remains illuminated, while the indication is changed by remotely…

Snow covers oil wells in Bridgeport, Illinois.

A Greyhound bus and several cars sit outside the Landmark Tower Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

A tornado hitting Springfield on May 18, 1883, destroyed Mrs. F. VanNostrand's residence. The tornado formed two miles south of the city before making its way northeast striking several farms and homes along the way.

Several men stand among the remains of Boliver Turley's residence after a tornado struck Springfield on May 18, 1883. The tornado formed two miles south of the city before making its way northeast striking several farms and homes along the way.

Four verse minstrel song and chorus extolling the virtues of slavery. Sheet note: "A new song and dance, written by Edward Berry and sung by Johnny Thompson."

Trooper Tom Smith sits for a portrait wearing his uniform.

Cover depicts a picture of Abraham Lincoln, with words of the song printed on front. Description under title, "Written and Composed on the death of President Abraham Lincoln."

A vacant lot containing several of the toilets removed from Mound City streets.

Two young boys smiling while sitting in a chair.

A young boy sits in a chair with one of his toys.

Portrait of a toddler girl.

A small boy looks at two horses wearing bridles while standing in the yard of an unidentified farm.Photo caption: "(Enlargement) Little future farmer and big horses."