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A World War II era advertisement uses the image of a soldier embracing a woman to promote the sale of War Bonds as part of the United States Treasury's Schools-At-War Program. On verso: "The Artist - Symeon Shimin. Born in Astrakhan, Russia, in 1902.…

A World War I era advertisement uses the character of Aladdin and his lamp to encourage people to purchase War Savings Stamps.

Members of the Peoria County Chapter load a boat with food to be delivered to feeding stations along with Illinois River levee during the Ohio River Flood of 1937.

The historic Frederick B. Townsend House, located in Sycamore, is a bed and breakfast today. On verso: "Charles Boynton, banker, built this Victorian Queen Anne for his daughter and son-in-law (Townsend) using granite from 25 DeKalb farms."

The Villa Kathrine in Quincy was built by George Metz in 1900 and was modeled after the Villa ben Ahben in Morocco. The castle, which overlooks the Mississippi River, was acquired by the Quincy Parks Department in 1955.

Warfboat docked at Golconda on the Ohio River.

Beardstown has a long history of flooding due to its close proximity to the Illinois River.

Dozens of young men pose for a group photo with the marching band forming up in front. The Boys Military Club was organized by Earl A. MacLennan in July, 1916.

Several firemen pose for a group photo in front of the fire station.

Several Sandwich Township firemen pose for a group photo with their helmets and gear lying in front of them.

A large well dressed group gathers for a picnic.

Several employees, three of which are seated on empty milk cans, pose for a group photo.

An employee driving a large dairy cart pulled by two draft mules rides down a street.

Two employees on a large cart pulled by two horses, likely a dairy cart, ride down a street in an unknown location.

Photograph of an unknown restaurant with employees, E. C., B. M., F. H., and F. P. identified at the bottom.

Football players from Shurtleff College pose for a team picture. Alton Seminary, founded in Alton in 1827, changed its name to Shurtleff College in 1836 to honor Dr. Brendon Shurtleff, of Boston.

Dr. John and Elizabeth Todd moved to Springfield, Illinois, in early 1827 after his appointment as Land Office Register. The home, located at 116 East Washington St., was the first two-story residence in Springfield.

Rudolph Ohrning, an accomplished commercial artist, was a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago. This painting, titled, "The Window," was purchased at the Scada Art Fair, May, 1964.

Men of Stephenson Post No. 30, Grand Army of the Republic, stand ready as a "Guard of Honor" at the Lincoln Monument in Springfield on the first Lincoln Centennial Day, February 12th, 1909.

A drawing that depicts the battle between striking Virden mine workers and replacement workers who were brought in from St. Louis. On verso: "The Virden Rot; Oct. 12, 1898; When the mine operators refused to recognize the United Mine Workers of…

The Illinois Institution for the Deaf and Dumb opened in 1846 in Jacksonville, housing children across the state who were hard-of-hearing. It was later renamed the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD), and is still in operation today.

The Jacksonville State Hospital Band forms up. Opening in 1851, the Jacksonville State Hospital became the state's first asylum for mentally ill and developmentally disabled patients. It was later renamed the Jacksonville Developmental Center, and…

The Illinois National Guard 4th Infantry Band forms up at Camp Lincoln, Springfield.

Members of the Machine Gun Platoon, 1st Infantry, Illinois National Guard, pose for a picture on horseback and with mules.

Portrait of an unknown officer seated in a chair. On verso: "Stephens."