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As told from a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master flees during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect.

As told through a slave's perspective, lyrics depict life on a plantation after the master fled during the Civil War. Written in stereotypical 19th century African American dialect, the cover image depicts border with song titles and eight vignettes…

Mixed-chorus song depicts slave recounting life on plantation in anticipation of freedom while his master flees from approching Union troops.

"Sung by Joseph Whitaker, Esq. of Christy's Minstrels" Lyrics depict soldier's dying message for his mother and his desire for her to comfort him.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus. Lyrics depict African American singer lamenting the death of his lover, Kitty Wells. Color cover image depicts two African American men.

Knute Rockne is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of college football, posting an impressive 105-12-5 record in 13 seasons as head coach at Notre Dame from 1918-1930. Rockne also played quarterback at Notre Dame from 1910-1913…

An exterior view of Koch's Mine in Breese, Illinois, shows several industrial buildings and sets of railroad tracks.

Koke's Mill on Spring Creek was located on the northwest side of what is now modern day Springfield. Spring creek, which extends south from the Sangamon River, and crosses Springfield's Koke Mill Rd on the west side of the city, is a likely location…

A young Korean girl poses with an unidentified couple.

Two South Korean officers stand in front of two American officers near a jeep during the Korean war.

Portrait of a soldier said to be the last man to leave Heartbreak Ridge. On verso: "30 July 53 about 1615."

Window displays of men's hats and brooms decorate the front ofKorporacya Handlowa Polskiego Orla. Korporacya Handlowa Polskiego Orla translates to "Commercial Corporation Polish Eagle".

A large window display of clothing decorates the entrance toKorporacya Handlowa Polskiego Orla No. 2.Korporacya Handlowa Polskiego Orla translates to "Commercial Corporation Polish eagle".

Otto J. Krampikowsky, a Chicagoan who served in World War I, and his wife, Frieda Bruebach, pose for a picture on their wedding day in 1906. Otto and Frieda had two children, Eleanor and Elvira, prior to their divorce in 1912.

A World War I German propaganda poster shows a man holding a sword in one hand and his wife and child in the other: "War Loan Help the Protectors of Your Happiness."

Kroger officials look over a bound publication during an advertising conference.

Lieutenant Governor John Chapman (2nd from left) joins Frank J. Gale, South Zone Manager, Kroger Peoria Division (far left); William F. Lincer, Vice President of Kroger, Peoria Division (2nd from right); and William Seeber, Manager of the Kroger in…

Kroger employees pose for a group photo wearing pirate costumes.