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Meyer Adelman, a native of Poland, was a well known labor leader in the Midwest during the 1930s. On verso: "Waukegan, Ill., June 9--thirty-nine CIO unionists were jailed and fined on contempt of court charges in connection with the Fansteel…

Meyer Adelman, a native of Poland, was a well known labor leader in the Midwest during the 1930s. Oakley Mills, Adelman's assistant, was a former coal miner from Virginia. On verso: Waukegan, Ill., Mar. 9--Sit-Down Strikers Pay---Meyer Adelman and…

An aerial view shows the flooding in Metropolis during the 1937 Ohio River Flood.

An aerial view shows flooding in Metropolis during the 1937 Ohio River Flood.

The Methodist Episcopal church, built in Moweaqua in 1875, featured several stained glass windows and a bell tower. The building was destroyed in the spring of 1907.

A gentleman stands outside of the Methodist Church in Brocton.

Several people stand outside the Metamora House where Abraham Lincoln stayed at one time. His second floor room is marked on the photograph with an "x."

Nancy Ann Geoghegan poses for a portrait with her son, Merrill Geoghegan, and daughter, Jennie Geoghegan. On verso: "For Miss Grace McCubbin, Reedley, California. Mrs. N. A. Geoghegan aged 67 the 19 of next May. Merrill Geoghegan oldest son aged 23…

Merle Hampton Anderson of Pennsylvania, an 1893 graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, sits for a portrait.

Mercer Davis, David Davis III, and Alice S. Davis pose for a family photograph. They are the children of George P. Davis and the grandchildren of David Davis.

Menzer F. Doud poses for a portrait wearing a dark suit and white tie. On verso: "M. F. Doud - direct descendent of Henry Doude who came from England in 1639 and settled in New Guilford, Conn. Menzer's father was Collins Anson Doud, my grandfather."

Menzer F. Doud poses for a portrait next to a false staircase.

Abraham Lincoln is listed as a property owner in the Menard County, Illinois Assessor's Book for District 2 of 1839. This is one of two books in a brown clamshell box. The title on the cover reads "List Book Assessor's District No. 2, 1839."

Abraham Lincoln is listed as a property owner in the Menard County, Illinois Assessor's Book for District 1 of 1839. This is one of two assessor's books housed in a brown clamshell box. Title on the cover reads "List book Assessor's District No. 1…

Men work on the sand boil at 27th Street and Commercial Avenue in Cairo.

Several men gather around a tree at an unidentified location aiming their handguns at an off-camera target.

A farmer weighs a pig standing inside a metal holding pen.

Two men pose for a photograph in front of an Illinois rural Electric Company vehicle.On verso: "Winchester Special Ed-25th Anniversary"