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An aerial view shows the broadcasting tower for WTVP, the public broadcasting station serving Peoria, Bloomington, and Galesburg, Illinois.

Stephen A. Douglas completes a writ of Fieri facias signed by Sangamon Circuit Court Clerk William Butler ordering the sheriff to collect $10 in damages and court costs with interest from Albert Crowder as the result of a judgement in People v.…

As Clerk of the Sangamon County Circuit Court, William Butler instructs the sheriff to seize goods belonging to James Manary and William Cassity in settlement of a debt. Lincoln endorses the writ.

Charles R. Matheny issues this writ of execution to Sheriff G. Elkin of Sangamon County ordering him to collect $57.86 with interest and court costs from Abraham Lincoln and William F. Berry for William Watkins who received judgement for debt on…

Benjamin Helm signs his writ of capias promising the sheriff of Hardin County, Kentucky, to bring the defendant into custody to appear in court.

Lyrics depict singer asking to be buried with the American flag. Title page indicates two songs included, but only one is present.

An African American man uses a handloom to weave textiles as part of a Works Progress Administration adult education program.On verso: "Weaving is one of the practical arts taken up in the evening classes. Many handsome rugs and mats made in the…

A teacher writes information about the United States Congress on a chalkboard during a civics class for immigrants as part of the New Deal legislation.On verso: "Prospective citizens find the study of civics one of the absorbing interest in their…

On verso: "General manager Richard Ferris and Ralph Newman, chairman, Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission admire the chocolate Ferris wheel made by pastry chef Heinz Zache honoring the Chicago 1893ers participating in a Diamond jubilee held at the…

Men and women in period dress meet with Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission chairman Ralph G. Newman.

An accordian-style souvenir booklet from the World's Columbian Exposition features photographs of several pavillions and buildings at the 1893 event.

Mothers of World War II veterans gather. Beginning in 1942, the Urban League encouraged blacks to contribute to the war effort both physically and financially.

Several Illinois soldiers pose for a photograph at an army training camp in Georgia during World War I. Scott W. Lucas (first row, far left) served in the United States Army during World War I and rose to the rank of lieutenant.

Soldiers onboard a transport ship.

John F. Kennedy Administration officials Dean Rusk, Secretary of State (1961-1969); Adlai Stevenson II, Ambassador to the United Nations (1961-1965); and Under Secretary of State Chester Bowles (1961) ride three camels towards a star labeled "World…

Members of World Miners Federation

Two men stand among the interior damage suffered by the Works Progress Administration tool house in Harrisburg.

A view shows the flooding at the Works Progress Administration tool house looking east in Harrisburg.

Several men work at the Works Progress Administration Time Office located inside Marine Hospital in Cairo.

A man works stacking Works Progress Administration sewing machines after the flood in Shawneetown.

Works Progress Administration men fill sand bags for the Ohio levee in Cairo.

Joe Kirch (center) and two other men work at the Works Progress Administration Main Office located inside Marine Hospital in Cairo.