Prisoner manufactured license plates were just one of many products produced at Stateville, which included a furniture factory, textile mill, and sheet-metal plant.
Portrait of Lieuan E. Conlee Achenbach, of Illinois, poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress.On verso: "Taken when she was about 20 years old; She was born in 1837."
Lieutenant McGowan of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, poses in uniform in front of a tent.On verso: "Hello Rex- How is everything? I'm OK and hope you can push that appointment thru for me before June 1- Lt. McGowan,…
Mrs. Lillian Mitchell sits down while appearing in Chicago where she is being held for questioning in the murder of Lillian Klemz last November. Mrs. Mitchell is the sweetheart of Mr. Charles A. Klemz, Village Trustee of Elmwood Park, and husband of…
Song subtitled "In Memoriem" expressing national mourning for Abraham Lincoln. "The words written and dedicated to Col. Theo. S. Case Qr. M. Genl. Of Mo."
Mixed chorus song memorializing Abraham Lincoln. "Song written and used especially for Bethany Presbyterian Church, (Wanamaker's) service on Lincoln's birthday in1916."
Instrumental Music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by images of Lincoln's birthplace, Lincoln's Memorial Hall, Lincoln's Tomb, and Emancipation Statue of Lincoln in Washington.
An aerial view shows a man standing in the street in front of McCormick House in Danville, Illinois. The photograph is labeled "Lincoln's Headquarters; Danville, Ill."
Illustrated four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Under the Willow." Lyrics depict national grief and mourning for Abraham Lincoln. Cover image depicts battle scenes on land and sea on either side of text and Lincoln's signature above image…
Four verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Under the Willow." Lyrics depict national grief and mourning for Abraham Lincoln. Cover image depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln in profile.
The print features a unique take on a portrait of Abraham Lincoln based off a Alexander Gardner taken in November 8, 1863. This print features handwritten text of the Gettysburg Address all "formed in one continuous line from center to…
Instrumental music. Cover depicts portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by images of flatboat, rail splitting and fishing materials, and Lincoln chopping wood. " 'Honest Old Abe' has split many a rail; He is up to his work, and he'll surely not…