Rachel Richardson Collection
Title
Rachel Richardson Collection
Subject
Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives
Politicians
Judges
Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives. Office of the Speaker of the House
Cochran, William Granville, 1844-1932
Cochran, Archibald Blaine, 1877-1938
Cochran, Arthur, 1879-
Thompson, Laura O. Cochran, 1882-1912
Richardson, Grace M. C. (Grace Mary Cochran), 1875-1962
Cochran, Oscar F., 1869-1938
Description
The Rachel Richardson Collection features the family and colleagues of Illinois Speaker of the House William Granville Cochran. Cochran served as Speaker of the House from July 1890 through early January 1891 and again from July 1895 through early January 1897. Cochran and his son, Oscar F. Cochran, served as judges in Illinois. William Granville Cochran was an Illinois Circuit Court Judge based in Sullivan Illinois, while Oscar F. Cochran served on the County Court of Moultrie County.
Photographs from this collection include images of William Granville Cochran, members of the Illinois General Assembly, and Cochran family members including William Granville Cochran's children Arthur, Cochran, Archibald Blaine Cochran, Laura O. Cochran Thompson, and Grace M. Cochran Richardson.
Photographs from this collection include images of William Granville Cochran, members of the Illinois General Assembly, and Cochran family members including William Granville Cochran's children Arthur, Cochran, Archibald Blaine Cochran, Laura O. Cochran Thompson, and Grace M. Cochran Richardson.
Collection Items
Charlotte A. Keyes Cochran
Charlotte A. Keyes Cochran wears glasses during a portrait session.On verso: "Wife of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932) of Sullivan, Illinois."
Arthur G. Cochran
Arthur G. Cochran of Sullivan, Illinois, poses for a portrait.On verso: "Related to Wm. G. Cochran?"
Archibald Blaine Cochran
Archibald Blaine Cochran of Springfield, Illinois, poses for a portrait.On verso: "Son of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932) of Sullivan, Illinois."
Archibald Blaine Cochran
Archibald Blaine Cochran of Springfield, Illinois, sits for a portrait. On verso: "Son of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932) of Sullivan, Illinois."
Archibald Blaine Cochran
Archibald Blaine Cochran sits for a portrait at the age of 19.On verso: "Related to Wm. G. Cochran"
Harrington Clanahan
Harrington Clanahan's portrait is the focal point of an 1898 New Year's greeting.Photo caption: "With the wish that 1898 may be to you a Happy New Year, I am, Yours truly, Harrington Clanahan."
Quida J. Chott
Quida J. Chott of Cook County sits for a portrait. Chott was a Republican Representative of the 4th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.Photo dedication: "Yours Truly, Q. J. Chott, 4th District"
George T. Buckingham
George T. Buckingham, the First Assistant Clerk for the 36th General Assembly of Illinois, sits for a portrait.
Julius A. Brown
Julius A. Brown of Monticello, Piatt County, sits for a portrait. Brown was a Republican Representative of the 30th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Francis A. Brokoski
Francis A. Brokoski of Cook County sits for a portrait. Brokoski was a Republican Representative of the 3rd District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Richard G. Breeden
Richard G. Breeden of Tennessee, McDonough County, sits for a portrait. Breeden was a Republican Representative of the 27th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
James Oscar Anderson
James Oscar Anderson of Oquawka, Henderson County, sits for a portrait. Anderson was a Republican Representative of the 24th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Charles A. Allen
Charles A. Allen of Vermilion County sits for a portrait. Allen was a Republican Representative of the 31st District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Grace M. Cochran Richardson
Grace M. Cochran Richardson poses for a portrait. On verso: "Mrs. Elmer Richardson, Sullivan, Illinois"
Grace M. Cochran Richardson and Laura O. Cochran Thompson
Sisters Grace M. Cochran (Richardson) and Laura O. Cochran (Thompson) pose for a portrait during their childhood. On verso: "Daughters of Judge William G. Cochran (1844-1932)."
Oscar F. Cochran
Judge Oscar F. Cochran of Moultrie County stands next to a chair during a portrait session. On verso: "Son of Judge William G. Cochran, Sullivan, Illinois."
William G. Cochran
Judge William Granville Cochran sits at his desk in his law office on the northwest corner of the square in Sullivan.
Peter A. Coen
Peter A. Coen of Woodford County sits for a portrait. Coen was a Republican Representative of the 20th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
William F. Crawford
William F. Crawford of Rock Island County sits for a portrait. Crawford was a Republican Representative of the 21st District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Walter Cole
Walter Cole of Marshall, Clark County, sits for a portrait. Cole was a Republican Representative of the 45th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Clayton E. Crafts
Clayton E. Crafts of Austin, Cook County, sits for a portrait. Crafts was a Democratic Representative of the 7th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Edwin A. Doolittle
Edwin A. Doolittle of Greene County sits for a portrait. Doolittle was a Republican Representative of the 37th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
James H. Farrell
James H. Farrell of Cook County sits for a portrait. Farrell was a Democratic Representative of the 6th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Rachel Richardson Collection